ORARAHIGH SCHOOL

STAGE 4 GEOGRAPHY – YEAR 7 COURSE

Course Outline and Assessment Schedule 2016

Geography is the study of how humans interact with the natural environment.

Geography is a rich and complex discipline involving two key dimensions:

  • The spatial dimension – where things are and why they are there
  • The ecological dimension – how humans interact with environments

The study of Geography builds on students’ prior learning and experience to enable them to explain patterns, evaluate consequences and contribute to the management of physical, social, cultural and built environments.

The study of Geography enables students to critically assess the ideas and opinions of others and to form and express their own ideas and arguments. Through the study of civics and citizenship, students develop knowledge of the decision-making processes that exist at a variety of scales, which informs them of ways they can participate as responsible and informed members of society.

(Board of Studies, Geography Years 7-10 Syllabus, p. 8)

  • Students in the Stage 4, year 7 course study the Nature of Geographic Inquiry and Global Environments and the Role of Citizenship
  • Geographical skills and field work are essential requirements of geographical research

COURSE OUTLINE
Topic / Completion Dates
Landscapes and Landforms / Semester 1 - Term 2 Week 10
Place and Liveability / Semester 2 - Term 4 Week 10
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2016
TASK / COMPONENT / OUTCOMES / WEIGHT / DUE
1 / Common Skills Test / Geographic Skills / 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10 / 25% / Term 2 Week 2
2 / Individual Research / World Heritage Sites / 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10 / 25% / Term 3 Week 4
3 / Final Year 7 Examination / All topics and skills / 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10 / 25% / Term 3 Weeks 9/ 10
4 / Individual
Class work / Bookwork, tests, worksheets, field work / All outcomes / 25% / Ongoing 2016

Diligence: Complete tasks to the best of your ability. Plagiarism will result in a zero mark and the task must be redone.

Organisation: Hand in all work on time. Late submissions will be penalised with a ZERO. You must provide a letter from your parent/guardian providing a valid reason for late tasks. Parents will be contacted for late/non-completion of tasks.

We look forward to working with you in Geography during 2016.

HSIE FACULTY