Geography is the study of places, people and environments, and their interrelationships, and integrates knowledge from the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. It develops students’ sense of curiosity about the places, environments and cultures that make up our world, enabling them to be more attuned to its diversity and complexity. Geography promotes understanding of the role of natural systems and human activity in shaping the world and how they may vary from place to place.
Stage 4 and 5 Geography is compulsory for all students. Students can choose to continue their Geographic studies in Stage 6.
In Stage 4 (Years 7 and 8), students study Landscapes and Landforms, Interconnections, Liveability of places and Water in the world.
In Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10), students study Sustainable biomes, Changing places, Human wellbeing and Environmental change and management.
In Stage 6 (Years 10 (Accelerated), 11 and 12), students study Earth’s natural systems, Human- environment interactions, Geographical Investigation, People, patterns and processes, Global Sustainability, Rural and urban places and Ecosystems and global biodiversity.