Senior Geography
- 1. Geography
- 2. Why?Geography is a life-long interest, stimulating a natural curiosity about how and why the world’s people and their environments are so varied.
- 3. Year 11Topic 1BIOPHYSICAL INTERACTIONSthe nature and functioning of the four components: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere
- 4. Topic 2GLOBAL CHALLENGESThe focus of this study is a geographical investigation of the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental challenges which are occurring at the global scale.
- 5. Topic 3SENIOR GEOGRAPHY PROJECT The focus of this study is the nature of geographical inquiry and its application to a practical research project
- 6. Year 12 Topic 1ECOSYSTEMS AT RISK The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of the functioning of ecosystems at risk, their management and protection.
- 7. Topic 2Urban PlacesThe focus of this study is a geographical investigation of world cities, mega cities and the urban dynamics of large cities and urban localities.
- 8. Topic 3PEOPLE & ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of economic activity integrating the local and global context.
- 9. FieldworkGeography involves practical activities in both the local area and on overnight excursions.