YEAR 10

HUMANITIES One Compulsory Choice

People and Places ONE UNIT

Description

In topic one, students examine how people have altered the natural environment of our planet and the impacts of this change on people and places. They examine changes to the land atmosphere and water. They consider the impacts of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They investigate coastal environments in more detail and investigate how human activities such as tourism and climate change are impacting these regions.

In topic two, student study the levels of wealth, health, poverty and education across the globe. They study differences in wellbeing both within countries, and across the globe, investigating the reasons for these inequalities. They learn how to interpret data and justify differences in wellbeing. The investigate the different factors that can influence the overall wellbeing of a person and develop analytical skills.

Skills

• Predict changes in the characteristics of places over time and identify the possible implications of change for the future

• Issues affecting the development of places and their impact on human wellbeing, drawing on a study from a developing country or region in Africa, South America or the Pacific Islands

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• Analyse and evaluate data, maps and other geographical information using digital and spatial technologies and Geographical Information Systems as appropriate, to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions that use geographical terminology.

Aims

This subject aims to ensure that students develop:

• A sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for places, people, cultures and environments throughout the world

• A deep geographical knowledge of their own locality, Australia, the Asia region and the world

Assessment

Assessment could include options such as:

• Fieldwork Report

• Short answer test

• Analysis of data

• Research Report

• Semester Exam.

Fieldwork

A study of a natural environment such as a coastal region, with a focus on how people are managing that environment and how the environment is changing. Areas around Mornington Peninsula, McCrae, Sommers, Jack’s Beach and Cape Schanck are visited.

Future Directions

This subject will be a good preparation for students interested in undertaking Geography.

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