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11–12Geography 11–12 Syllabus

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Life Skills for Stage 6

Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.

Geographical investigation
Acquiring geographical information
  • Identify a geographical issue in a place or environment

  • Develop one or more questions related to the geographical issue

  • Identify relevant geographical tools and skills to undertake the investigation

  • Plan steps for an investigation

  • Collect primary geographical data in the field

  • Gather geographical information from secondary sources

  • Record findings from fieldwork

Processing geographical information
  • Recognise the usefulness of data and information to answer a question about a geographical issue

  • Represent data and information in appropriate formats

  • Interpret data and information

  • Analyse findings and results

  • Draw conclusions about findings and/or results

  • Consider a range of perspectives

Applying and communicating geographical understanding
  • Identify challenges and/or opportunities presented by the geographical issue

  • Suggest possible actions and/or outcomes

  • Propose appropriate action or response

  • Use appropriate geographical terms and concepts to communicate information

  • Communicate findings and conclusions about a geographical issue, including proposed actions

  • Reflect on the findings of the investigation, what has been learnt, and the process and effectiveness of the inquiry

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