Geography

Geography (S1)

In Stage One Geography, students develop an understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people, places, and environments. Students study the complexity of our world, the diversity of its environments, and the challenges and associated opportunities facing Australia and the world.

Subject Type: Elective

Length: 1 Semester

SACE Credits: 10 credits

Automatic Entry Criteria: C in one semester of 10 Humanities or a 10 Humanities elective

Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/geography

 

Topic Overview

Topics in the past have included the following:

  • Natural hazards
  • Urban Places
  • Local Issues

Assessment Overview

  • AT1: Geographical Skills and Applications
  • AT2: Fieldwork

Geography (S2)

In Stage One Geography, students develop an understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people, places, and environments. Students study the complexity of our world, the diversity of its environments, and the challenges and associated opportunities facing Australia and the world.

Subject Type: Elective

Length: 1 Semester

SACE Credits: 10 credits

Automatic Entry Criteria: C in one semester of 10 Humanities or a 10 Humanities elective

Contact Person: Emma Bettison (emma.bettison@stcolumba.sa.edu.au)

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/geography

 

Topic Overview

Topics in the past have included the following:

  • Biological and human-induced hazards.
  • Megacities
  • Global Issues

Assessment Overview

  • AT1: Geographical Skills and Applications
  • AT2: Fieldwork