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11–12Geography 11–12 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2024

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
GE-11-01

examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time

GE-11-02

explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-11-03

explains geographical opportunities and challenges, and varying perspectives and responses

GE-11-04

assesses responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-11-05

analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-11-06

identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-11-07

applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-11-08

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

GE-11-09

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-12-01

analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time

GE-12-02

analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-12-03

assesses geographical opportunities and challenges, and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management

GE-12-04

evaluates responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-12-05

synthesises and evaluates relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-12-06

justifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-12-07

selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-12-08

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse complex geographical data

GE-12-09

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms