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 5
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.
Select and apply relevant geographical concepts
Engage in geographical inquiry using geographical information
Evaluate the effectiveness of a geographical inquiry
Select a range of relevant geographical tools
Create written texts to explain and account for the processes and interactions associated with Earth’s biomes that influence how biomes produce food
The global distribution and characteristics of Earth’s biomes with distinct climates and vegetation
Factors that contribute to variations in the productivity of Earth’s biomes
The value of biomes as a natural resource
Investigation of ONE biome, including the challenges of agricultural production of food, fibres or industrial materials
Human alterations to biomes to maximise food production
Environmental, social, economic and technological factors that influence the supply of and demand for food in Australia and Asia
Environmental impacts of food production
The nature and spatial patterns of food security
Factors that impact food security
Sustainable practices for improving global food security
Aboriginal Peoples’ Knowledges and collaborative practices that can inform sustainable and resilient food systems for the future