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 5
Geographical concepts are to be integrated throughout the course where appropriate.
Characteristics of places
Special significance and meaning of place for people
The effect of local and global geographical processes, such as urbanisation, migration and climate change, on places and communities
Significance of location and spatial distribution
Ways people organise and manage the spaces where they live
Priorities arising from competing uses of space for agricultural, urban, recreational and industrial purposes
Significance of the environment in human life
Important interrelationships between humans and the environment
Function and importance of the environment
Quality of the environment and significant environmental challenges
Approaches to environmental management
Importance of interconnection between people, places and environments
Consequences of migration for the location of origin and the destination
Economic, social and environmental factors influencing spatial variations in global human wellbeing
Interactions between geographical processes on different scales
How local alterations to environments can have global consequences
How changes on a global level can impact local environments
Management and protection of places and environments on local, regional, national and global scales
Short-term and long-term implications of change on environments
Importance of sustainability to support the wellbeing of people
Sustainable environmental management approaches for a long-term future
Changes to biomes to maximise food production
Environmental impacts of food production
Consequences of urbanisation
Protection of places and environments as a result of sustainable management practices