Year: 10 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Jacob Hayes
Content: Year 10 Geography can be taken as an elective in Year 10. The course prepares students to undertake Geography at Stage 1.
Environmental Change and Management:
- Environmental functions and sustainability
- World views on sustainability
- In depth study – coast, river systems or land
Geographies of Human Wellbeing:
- Investigation into Global, National and Local differences in Human Wellbeing
- Spatial differences in Human Wellbeing
- Comparison of Human Wellbeing in Australia and Overseas
Assessment: Students are required to complete four to six assessment tasks. Tasks may include research tasks, comparative essays, oral presentations, investigative reports, data analysis, field studies and GIS tasks. Students will also sit an examination at the end of the Semester.
Additional Charges: A consumables / excursion fee may apply to this subject for camps in addition to the Clare High School Materials and Service Charges. Approximate cost: $200.