Year 12 Geography 3AB
Overview
Geography is a WACE subject that can be used for tertiary entrance. The subject covers a wide range of topics with an emphasis on the interrelationships between the natural and human environments and the resultant spatial patterns and processes over time. Students develop a range of skills that help them understand the physical world, interpret the past, scrutinise the present and explore sustainable strategies for the future care of places. They are able to understand recent and future developments, such as urban planning, climate change, environments at risk, sustainable development practices and the unequal distribution of resources throughout the world.
These understandings and skills are transferable and applicable to the world of work and everyday life and offer a framework for a systematic understanding of our environment and society, both now and in the future. The course assist students to make informed decisions about where and how they live, work and recreate, travel and seek opportunities. By the nature of the issues explored, the course inspires students to question their own values, rights and responsibilities in caring for the environment and living in a civil society
Topics
3A focuses on the Geography of Planning Cities
3B the focus shifts to the Study of Climate Change.
Field-work and Practical Exercises are an integral and unique part of the Geography Course at John XXIII College.
Assessments
Geographical Inquiry: 30% | Fieldwork & Practical Exercises: 20% | Short Extended Responses, including In-class essays: 20 % | Examinations: 30%
Reporting
A grade will be assigned following the completion of the course unit.
A Excellent achievement
B High achievement
C Satisfactory achievement
D Limited achievement
E Inadequate achievement
Each grade is based on the student's overall performance for the course unit as judged by reference to a set of pre-determined standards. These standards are defined by grade descriptions.
Student Expectations/Homework
Students will be expected to complete approximately 3 hours of homework each week. This time should be spent consolidating material covered in class as well as any assigned tasks.
