7–10Geography 7–10 Syllabus
The new Geography 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching 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.
Content
Stage 4
Content in Thinking and working geographically outlines how geographical concepts, inquiry skills and tools are to be integrated with the content in this focus area.
Use relevant geographical concepts
Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
Use relevant geographical tools
Create written texts to explain and make arguments about the liveability of places
Environmental, social, economic and political factors that affect the liveability of places
Diverse experiences and different perceptions of the liveability of places
Methods used to measure, assess or rank liveability
Influences of social, cultural and community connections on liveability
Access to services and facilities that influence the liveability of places
Physical and human influences that impact environmental quality and the liveability of places
Roles and actions of community groups in enhancing liveability
Planning strategies used to enhance the liveability of a place for groups of people
Benefits of caring for Country to enhance liveability for Aboriginal Peoples