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