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 describe and explain geographical processes relating to landscapes and landforms
Location and features of a variety of landscapes and landforms
Geomorphic processes of tectonic activity, weathering, erosion and deposition that create and shape landscapes and landforms
Human impacts that modify landscapes and landforms
Environmental, economic, recreational and cultural value of landscapes and landforms
Protection of landscapes and landforms on various scales
Knowledges and Practices used by Aboriginal Peoples to manage and care for Country
Nature of geomorphic hazards
Investigation of ONE geomorphic hazard that has occurred this century, including impacts, responses and management