Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 10 Geography
Students investigate the management of environmental risks and the causes and consequences of global inequalities. This course develops spatial reasoning and critical thinking through the study of human wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
Environmental Change and Management
An investigation into the nature of environmental change and the strategies used to manage coastal or terrestrial landscapes.
Exploring how natural processes and human activities alter the physical environment over time.
Examining the pressures on coastal zones and the effectiveness of hard and soft engineering solutions.
Evaluating the role of Indigenous knowledge and modern technology in preserving biodiversity.
Geographies of Human Wellbeing
A comparative study of global development indicators and the factors that influence quality of life.
Analyzing different quantitative and qualitative measures used to define and rank human wellbeing.
Investigating why significant gaps in wealth and health exist between and within nations.
Focusing on the impact of gender equality on the overall development of a region.
Geographies of Interconnections
Exploring how people, through their choices and movements, are connected to places throughout the world.
Mapping the flow of goods and services and the impact of global supply chains.
Analyzing the social, economic, and environmental effects of international tourism on host communities.
Examining how the internet and social media have altered our perception of distance and place.
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
Developing the tools and methods used by geographers to gather and analyze spatial data.
Practical application of data collection methods in a local environment.
Using Geographic Information Systems to overlay data and identify patterns.
Learning to present complex spatial information to diverse audiences through maps and reports.
Urbanization and the Future of Cities
A study of the growth of mega cities and the challenges of creating sustainable urban environments.
Investigating the drivers of rural to urban migration in developing nations.
Exploring innovative solutions for transport, housing, and waste in modern cities.
Analyzing the concept of localized urban living and its impact on social cohesion.
Global Food Security
Examining the geographic challenges of feeding a growing global population sustainably.
How different climatic zones dictate the types of food that can be produced.
Investigating the paradox of global hunger existing alongside massive food waste.
Evaluating technological innovations like vertical farming and lab grown meat.