Year 7 students begin their study of Geography through the ‘Geography Toolkit’ Unit, which enables them to develop an understanding of key geographical concepts like space, place and change. Students learn mapping skills such as grid referencing and topography, and analyse geographical images. This ‘toolkit’ gives students a foundation for future study of Planet Earth and our place within it.
The second area of study is ‘Place and Liveability’. Students investigate the factors that determine liveability and why people decide to live where they do. They assess the liveability of Melbourne before completing fieldwork to evaluate the liveability of their own local area.
The final unit of study, ’Water in the World’, has students examine the role water on Earth. Topics include: water as an essential, renewable resource; the management of water resources both here in Australia and abroad; and what the future may hold for our water resources.
Students also participate in an environmental camp in late Term 3. During this experience, students perform an in-depth investigation into the environmental issues surrounding one of six different ecosystems found in Victoria — rivers, coasts, mountains, islands, peninsulas and forests.
