7–10Geography 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Geography 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Geography K–10 Syllabus (2015).
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 4
Geographical inquiry skills content is to be integrated throughout the course where appropriate.
Identify an issue, problem or challenge
Formulate geographical questions
Plan an inquiry that identifies appropriate geographical methods and concepts
Collect, select and record relevant geographical data and information from a variety of sources, using ethical practices
Interpret geographical data and information, using geographical tools as appropriate
Evaluate reliability and potential bias of data
Represent data in preferred communication forms, such as plans, graphs, tables, sketches and diagrams
Represent different types of geographical information by constructing maps that conform to cartographic conventions, using geographical tools as appropriate
Identify spatial distributions, patterns and trends, and infer relationships to draw conclusions as appropriate
Take account of environmental, economic and social considerations, and predict the expected outcomes in a proposal
Explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of proposed actions
Reflect on learning and apply active citizenship to propose change in response to contemporary geographical issues
Communicate geographical understanding for a range of purposes, audiences and contexts
Present findings and ideas in a range of communication forms and technologies, using relevant geographical concepts and terminology