Level: Stage 1
Duration: Semester
Prerequisite: None required, however it is recommended a C grade pass in Year 10 Humanities
Additional Cost: None
Further Enquiries:
- Please contact Humanities coordinator Ms Maggie McLean
- Phone: 8647 3300
Who Is This Course For?
Students will negotiate with their teacher a course of study that allows them to examine the world and environment through Geography and Tourism lens. The focus will be on sustainability and the way we interact and use our environment. Students can explore a range of topics from locally based issues or broader global issues. Possible topics include; megacities, remote and urban places, hazards, tourism and natural environments, creating sustainable tourism, international travel and tourism.
What Will I Learn?
- Analytical and interpretative skills
- Data analysis
- Research and investigation skills
- Key concepts in sustainability
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be based on the negotiated topics but may include formats such as:
- Sources Analysis
- Group Projects
- Investigation
- Skills and Application tasks