Planning Sustainable Places · Term 3

Restructuring Rural Economies

Examining how rural economies adapt to changing global markets and local conditions.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how diversification into tourism or niche agriculture can revitalize rural economies.
  2. Evaluate the role of government subsidies in supporting struggling rural industries.
  3. Predict the impact of broadband internet access on rural economic development.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9GE3K11
Year: Year 12
Subject: Geography
Unit: Planning Sustainable Places
Period: Term 3

Suggested Methodologies

World Café

Rotating small-group conversations that build on each other

30–50 min

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Expert Panel

Students research and present as subject experts

30–50 min

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