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 analyse the movement of people and the importance of managing the world’s population
Economic, social, environmental and political factors that influence international migration on a global scale
Economic and social consequences of international migration on a global scale
Characteristics and trends of international migration to Australia
Reasons for international migration to Australia
Impacts on Australia of international migration
Factors that influence internal migration within Australia and within another selected country
Causes and consequences of urbanisation
Differences in the spatial distribution of urban settlements in Australia and a selected country
Opportunities and challenges of living in a variety of urban, rural and remote settlements
Diverse strategies for the effective management of sustainable urban places
Investigation of the management of population change in ONE Australian city, including environmental, social and economic viewpoints
Urban planning strategies that cater for diverse experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Knowledges of caring for Country and Place