Year 10 Subjects – Geography
Level: Year 10
Prerequisites: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Course Summary:
Why do people live in poverty? What is development and how can countries develop? Are we managing Adelaide’s coastline effectively?
What environmental challenges is Kangaroo Island facing and what should the island prioritise?
In Year 10 Geography (one semester) we unpack these great questions facing the next generation of Geographers. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and hands-on experiences on Kangaroo Island to make better sense of these relevant issues and the world around them.
Course content:
Development Geography
- What is development and how do we measure it?
- What are the causes of global inequalities?
- What influences Afghanistan's level of development?
Coastal change and management
- What shapes our coastlines?
- What challenges are coastal environments facing?
- Are we managing Adelaide’s coastline effectively?
Kangaroo Island Geography Camp (3 days)
- How are human activities on Kangaroo Island impacting the environment?
- How effectively is the environment on Kangaroo Island being managed?
Assessments:
- Development in Afghanistan task
- Adelaide coastal management recommendations task
- Kangaroo Island environmental or planning issue report
- End of semester exam