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Geography 11–12 (2022)

Senior Secondary (11–12) · Published 2022

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Outcomes

Year 11Year 11
GE-11-01Earth’s natural systems

examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time

GE-11-02Earth’s natural systems

explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-11-05Earth’s natural systems

analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-11-06Earth’s natural systems

identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-11-07Earth’s natural systems

applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-11-08Earth’s natural systems

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

GE-11-09Earth’s natural systems

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-11-01People, patterns and processes

examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time

GE-11-02People, patterns and processes

explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-11-03People, patterns and processes

explains geographical opportunities and challenges, and varying perspectives and responses

GE-11-04People, patterns and processes

assesses responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-11-05People, patterns and processes

analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-11-06People, patterns and processes

identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-11-07People, patterns and processes

applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-11-08People, patterns and processes

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

GE-11-09People, patterns and processes

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-11-01Human–environment interactions

examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time

GE-11-03Human–environment interactions

explains geographical opportunities and challenges, and varying perspectives and responses

GE-11-04Human–environment interactions

assesses responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-11-05Human–environment interactions

analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-11-06Human–environment interactions

identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-11-07Human–environment interactions

applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-11-08Human–environment interactions

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

GE-11-09Human–environment interactions

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-11-01Geographical investigation

examines places, environments and natural and human phenomena, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions and changes over time

GE-11-02Geographical investigation

explains geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-11-05Geographical investigation

analyses and synthesises relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-11-06Geographical investigation

identifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-11-07Geographical investigation

applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-11-08Geographical investigation

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

GE-11-09Geographical investigation

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-LS-01Global sustainability

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-03Global sustainability

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Global sustainability

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-06Global sustainability

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Global sustainability

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Global sustainability

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-10Global sustainability

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Global sustainability

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Global sustainability

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Rural and urban places

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Rural and urban places

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Rural and urban places

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Rural and urban places

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-06Rural and urban places

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Rural and urban places

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Rural and urban places

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Rural and urban places

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Rural and urban places

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Rural and urban places

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Rural and urban places

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Ecosystems and global biodiversity

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Ecosystems and global biodiversity

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-06Ecosystems and global biodiversity

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Ecosystems and global biodiversity

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Ecosystems and global biodiversity

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Ecosystems and global biodiversity

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Ecosystems and global biodiversity

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Ecosystems and global biodiversity

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Ecosystems and global biodiversity

communicates geographical information

Year 12Year 12
GE-12-01Global sustainability

analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time

GE-12-02Global sustainability

analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-12-03Global sustainability

assesses geographical opportunities and challenges, and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management

GE-12-04Global sustainability

evaluates responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-12-05Global sustainability

synthesises and evaluates relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-12-07Global sustainability

selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-12-08Global sustainability

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse complex geographical data

GE-12-09Global sustainability

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-12-01Rural and urban places

analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time

GE-12-02Rural and urban places

analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-12-03Rural and urban places

assesses geographical opportunities and challenges, and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management

GE-12-04Rural and urban places

evaluates responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-12-05Rural and urban places

synthesises and evaluates relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-12-06Rural and urban places

justifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-12-07Rural and urban places

selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-12-08Rural and urban places

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse complex geographical data

GE-12-09Rural and urban places

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-12-01Ecosystems and global biodiversity

analyses rural and urban places, ecosystems, global biodiversity and economic activity, for their characteristics, spatial patterns, interactions, and nature and extent of change over time

GE-12-02Ecosystems and global biodiversity

analyses geographical processes and influences, at a range of scales, that form and transform places and environments

GE-12-03Ecosystems and global biodiversity

assesses geographical opportunities and challenges, and the role of varying perspectives and responses in their management

GE-12-04Ecosystems and global biodiversity

evaluates responses and management strategies, at a range of scales, for sustainability

GE-12-05Ecosystems and global biodiversity

synthesises and evaluates relevant geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-12-06Ecosystems and global biodiversity

justifies geographical methods used in geographical inquiry and their relevance in the contemporary world

GE-12-07Ecosystems and global biodiversity

selects and applies geographical inquiry skills and tools, including spatial technologies, fieldwork, and ethical practices, to investigate places and environments

GE-12-08Ecosystems and global biodiversity

applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse complex geographical data

GE-12-09Ecosystems and global biodiversity

communicates and applies geographical understanding, using geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and tools, in appropriate forms

GE-LS-01Earth’s natural systems

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Earth’s natural systems

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Earth’s natural systems

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Earth’s natural systems

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Earth’s natural systems

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-08Earth’s natural systems

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-10Earth’s natural systems

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Earth’s natural systems

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Earth’s natural systems

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01People, patterns and processes

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02People, patterns and processes

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03People, patterns and processes

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04People, patterns and processes

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-08People, patterns and processes

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09People, patterns and processes

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10People, patterns and processes

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11People, patterns and processes

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12People, patterns and processes

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Human–environment interactions

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Human–environment interactions

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Human–environment interactions

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Human–environment interactions

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Human–environment interactions

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-06Human–environment interactions

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-08Human–environment interactions

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Human–environment interactions

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Human–environment interactions

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Human–environment interactions

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Human–environment interactions

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Geographical investigation

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Geographical investigation

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-08Geographical investigation

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Geographical investigation

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Geographical investigation

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Geographical investigation

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Geographical investigation

communicates geographical information

Life SkillsYears 11–12
GE-LS-01Earth’s natural systems

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Earth’s natural systems

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Earth’s natural systems

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Earth’s natural systems

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Earth’s natural systems

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-08Earth’s natural systems

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-10Earth’s natural systems

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Earth’s natural systems

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Earth’s natural systems

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01People, patterns and processes

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02People, patterns and processes

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03People, patterns and processes

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04People, patterns and processes

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-08People, patterns and processes

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09People, patterns and processes

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10People, patterns and processes

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11People, patterns and processes

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12People, patterns and processes

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Human–environment interactions

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Human–environment interactions

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Human–environment interactions

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Human–environment interactions

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Human–environment interactions

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-06Human–environment interactions

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-08Human–environment interactions

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Human–environment interactions

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Human–environment interactions

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Human–environment interactions

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Human–environment interactions

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Geographical investigation

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Geographical investigation

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-08Geographical investigation

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Geographical investigation

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Geographical investigation

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Geographical investigation

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Geographical investigation

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Global sustainability

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-03Global sustainability

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Global sustainability

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-06Global sustainability

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Global sustainability

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Global sustainability

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-10Global sustainability

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Global sustainability

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Global sustainability

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Rural and urban places

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Rural and urban places

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Rural and urban places

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Rural and urban places

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-06Rural and urban places

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Rural and urban places

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Rural and urban places

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Rural and urban places

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Rural and urban places

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Rural and urban places

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Rural and urban places

communicates geographical information

GE-LS-01Ecosystems and global biodiversity

identifies features and characteristics of places and environments

GE-LS-02Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores interactions and spatial characteristics in places and/or environments

GE-LS-03Ecosystems and global biodiversity

describes how places and environments change

GE-LS-04Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores the interactions between people’s activities and physical environments

GE-LS-05Ecosystems and global biodiversity

explores geographical processes that form and transform places and environments

GE-LS-06Ecosystems and global biodiversity

describes geographical opportunities and challenges and the perspectives of people and organisations

GE-LS-07Ecosystems and global biodiversity

participates in sustainable management practices for places and environments

GE-LS-08Ecosystems and global biodiversity

uses geographical information from a variety of sources

GE-LS-09Ecosystems and global biodiversity

identifies the importance of geographical methods used in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-10Ecosystems and global biodiversity

uses geographical skills and/or tools to participate in geographical inquiry

GE-LS-11Ecosystems and global biodiversity

collects and uses geographical data and information

GE-LS-12Ecosystems and global biodiversity

communicates geographical information

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