What you need to know about doing this subject! GENERAL GEOGRAPHY What you need to know about doing this subject!

Why do the subject? It is inspiring to care for the environment and contribute to the sustainability of the earth It provides the basis for many exciting, adventurous opportunities in a future career What we know about and do with our environment matters now and in the future Geographers are amongst the best placed people in the world to deal with global challenges like global warming, the spread of disease, adverse weather events and the finding of future energy resources.

Geography enables students to: Gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the natural and social systems of our environment and be well prepared to take up a range of jobs in exciting and lucrative industries both in Australia and internationally. Be involved in a range of practical, hands on projects, to learn about how Geography can help people develop sustainable solutions to problems in their local area.

Geography skills employers want: Collecting, analyzing and synthesizing information Research, creative thinking and organizational skills Communicating ideas, issues and arguments using written and/or oral and multimodal forms Problem solving and decision making skills Ability to effectively use databases, spatial software applications and a range of graphic representations using spatial technologies

General Geography – the course What kinds of things will I learn about in this course? You will learn about the world in which you live. We will take a trip down to the beach and learn about the impact of Perth’s growing population on our precious coastal environments. We will also discover what makes Perth such a great place to live. We will investigate a number of development issues and how these are impacting upon people and places, and we will get out into our local area and do some practical Geocaching in our local area What kinds of skills do the successful students in the course have? Successful students have good short answer, extended answer and data analysis skills. They are prepared to commit time each day to keep up to date with their course work and to revise their work.

Course combinations  Will this course require me to miss other classes? In Year 11 and Year 12 you will go on an excursion each semester as part of your inquiry research. What other courses go well with this course? This course combines well with General Outdoor Education, General Physical Education Studies and General Integrated Science.

Assessment What kinds of assessment will I do? There are many opportunities to succeed in Geography. The four types of assessment include geographical inquiry, fieldwork/practical skills, short and extended responses and examinations.

Most enjoyable aspects Students enjoy the excursions immensely. ‘It is really rewarding to combine one’s practical experience with theoretical knowledge.’

Careers using Geography