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Geography

Year 7 Geography Head Teacher: W. Smith
Term 1
Topics / Theme Description: Investigating the World

Assessment

Skills test

Approx. due date

Week 2 Term 2

Term 1
Topics / Theme Description: World Heritage

Assessment

Research Assignment

Approx. due date

Week 1 Term 2

Term 2
Topics / Theme Description:Coral Reefs

Assessment

Research Assignment

End of Course Exam

Approx. due date

Week 6  Term 2

Week 8 Term 2


Equipment required for Geography

A 4 book, blue, black and red pen, rulers, USB, glue, scissors and highlighters.

Equipment may vary slightly for individual classes.

How Can Parents help?

Geography is a subject which deals with contemporary issues. Therefore, having discussions with students around current issues in world politics, environments and social trends can help with background knowledge.

Year 8 Geography Head Teacher: W. Smith
Term 1
Topics / Theme Description: Global Geographical Issues

Assessment

Newspaper Assignment

Approx. due date

Week 4 Term 1

Term 1
Topics / Theme Description: Threatened Species

Assessment

Research Assignment

End of Course Exam

Approx. due date

Week 8 Term 2

Week 8 Term 2



Equipment required for Geography

A 4 book, blue, black and red pen, rulers, USB, glue, scissors and highlighters.

Equipment may vary slightly for individual classes.

How Can Parents help?

Geography is a subject which deals with contemporary issues. Therefore, having discussions with students around current issues in world politics, environments and social trends can help with background knowledge.

This is a 10 week course.

Year 9 Geography Head Teacher: W. Smith
Term 1
Topics / Theme Description: Investigating Australia’s Physical Environment

Assessment

Research Assignment

Approx. due date

Week 3 Term 1

Term 1/2
Topics / Theme Description: Natural Hazards

Assessment

Research Assignment

Skills Test

Approx. due date

Week 2 Term 2

Week 3 Term 2

Term 2
Topics / Theme Description:Changing Australian Communities

Assessment

End of Course Exam

Approx. due date

Week 8 Term 2


Equipment required for Geography

A 4 book, blue, black and red pen, rulers, USB, glue, scissors and highlighters.

Equipment may vary slightly for individual classes.

How Can Parents help?

Geography is a subject which deals with contemporary issues. Therefore, having discussions with students around current issues in world politics, environments and social trends can help with background knowledge.