11–12Geography 11–12 Syllabus
The new Geography 11–12 Syllabus (2022) is to be implemented from 2024.
2024, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Geography Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) for Year 12
2024, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2025
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 11
Natural change compared to human-induced change
Evidence of climate change in the contemporary world
Evidence for the causes of climate change over time
Land cover change at a global scale, including deforestation, desertification, melting glaciers and retreating ice sheets
The extent and rate of change in ONE form of land cover
Including:- how changes in land use can interrupt natural systems and contribute to the land cover change
- the impacts of the land cover change at a range of scales, including climate change
Students undertake ONE of the following studies to develop an understanding of natural and human elements, how they interact, and the implications of the interactions for people and the environment.
Study 1: A geographic region (this may fall within a state or country or encompass a small group of neighbouring countries)
Study 2: A contemporary hazard (ONE natural hazard OR ecological hazard)
Study 3: Climate change.
The spatial dimensions and nature of a chosen geographic region, which may be of local or regional scale
Unique characteristics of the natural environment, including physical processes and natural cycles influencing the nature of the region
Human–environment interactions and evidence of change
Including:- change due to international integration
- change in relation to climate
Challenges, opportunities and responses
Including:- changes to natural processes, systems and/or environments
- impacts of change on people and communities
- management to minimise negative impacts
- varying perspectives
The effectiveness of people and organisations in managing ONE challenge at a selected place, within the region
The spatial distribution and nature of the contemporary hazard
Characteristics of the natural environment, including the physical processes and cycles influencing the nature and occurrence of the hazard
Human–environment interactions and evidence of change
Including:- the contribution of human activities to hazard events
- change in relation to climate
Challenges, opportunities and responses
Including:- changes to natural processes, systems and/or environments
- impacts on people and communities
- management at a range of scales
- varying perspectives
The effectiveness of people and organisations in managing ONE contemporary hazard event at a selected place
Spatial and temporal characteristics of climate change at a global scale
Environmental and human impacts of climate change at a range of scales
Including:- impacts on natural processes, systems and/or environments
- impacts on people and communities
Challenges, opportunities and responses
Including:- varying perspectives
- mitigation in relation to the rate and magnitude of change
- minimising risk through adaptation, resilience and innovation
- local, national and global action
The effectiveness of people and organisations in managing ONE climate change challenge at a selected place