Year 9 Geography
Overview
In this subject, you’ll learn about how human life is shaped by the land on which we live. You’ll learn to become a global citizen and, in doing so, gain an appreciation for the interconnectedness of human society.
As a geographer, you’ll answer three big questions:
- how is the world connected?
- how do humans shape our environment?
- how do we feed 8 billion people?
In the process of investigating these questions, we will analyse how rice is grown in Australia and Bali, experience the journey of a pair of jeans, and learn all about what happens to our stuff when we throw it away.
What do you do?
In Geography you will:
- plan and carry out field studies and fieldwork
- read a range of maps
- analyse diagrams, photos, graphs and tables
- participate in online lessons with your teacher and other students
- complete quizzes and forum posts.
What skills do you develop?
In Geography you will develop a range of skills, including:
- predicting changes over time and identifying implications for the future
- analysing patterns and interconnections between places
- collecting relevant geographical data and information
- selecting and presenting information and data in different forms
- using relevant geographical terminology
- how to travel effectively and efficiently.
Requirements
Internet is needed to access this course. Work will be completed and submitted online weekly.
Things you can do now
Go to the VCAA website for more information about this subject.