In Topic 1, students explain geographical processes that have shaped the identity of remote, rural and urban places in Australia. They recognise the spatial patterns of these places and the implications for people. Students investigate a specific geographical challenge in their local area by conducting fieldwork, using the geographic inquiry model.
Students understand the factors that contribute to liveability and sustainability in their local area and the impacts for people and environments. They propose action to manage the identified challenge to improve the sustainability and liveability of the local place. Through their fieldwork investigation students apply a geographical perspective to understand the challenges to sustainability and liveability for their local area.
Geography 2019 v1.1 General Senior Syllabus p26
Key Questions
What defines a place as ‘rural’, ‘remote’ or ‘urban’?
What factors affect the identity of Australian places?
How have Australian places changed?
How have the population distribution and location of settlements in Australia changed?
What physical, social and economic factors affect settlement patterns in Australia?
What challenges do people face living in rural, remote or urban areas?
What are some of the key challenges where you live, and how might you manage these challenges?