Year 10 Geography

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Year 10 Geography

This course first investigates the threats to our vast ocean resources, and the impact of hazards such as conflict and climate change on human wellbeing. A field trip to a coastal location allows students to put theory into practice. Digital mapping and graphic skills are developed in each unit of work. The main focus of Geography is the physical world and the diversity of human interaction with the environment.

Pathways

This subject provides a foundation for further studies of Geography in Year 11 and Year 12. The skills developed may also have application to other (Humanities/ Science/Arts/Technology) subjects.

Assessment

The results from each of the assessments are combined to provide a subject score which is translated to an overall subject result (A-E) each semester.

Structure

Unit 1: Environmental Change and Management: Ocean in Motion

Oceans and coastal systems
The human-induced changes that challenge the sustainability of coastal environments
Coastal management strategies
Field study on a South East Queensland coastal location

Assessment: Investigation - Field report

Unit 2: Wellbeing

Spatial variation in human wellbeing and development on national and global scales
Causes (conflict, climate, migration etc.) and consequences of variation to wellbeing and development
Responses by national and International government to variation in wellbeing and development

Assessment: Examination - Combination response