Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 7 Geography
This course explores the dynamic nature of the world through the lenses of water resources and place livability. Students investigate how people perceive and interact with environments, the management of vital resources, and the factors that influence where and how we live.
Water as a Renewable Resource
An investigation into the hydrologic cycle and the various ways water is valued as a resource for life and industry.
Examining the movement of water through the atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere at various scales.
Analyzing the causes of water shortages and the strategies used to manage limited supply in different regions.
Studying the impact of extreme weather events on communities and the environment.
The Concept of Place and Livability
Students evaluate what makes a place a good place to live and how livability is measured and perceived.
Exploring the quantitative and qualitative indicators used to rank the world's most livable cities.
Investigating how natural and built environments impact the health and happiness of residents.
Looking at the human elements of livability, including safety, inclusion, and cultural facilities.
Mapping the World: Skills and Tools
Developing the foundational cartographic and spatial analysis skills required for geographic inquiry.
Mastering the use of BOLTS (Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale) and grid references.
Using modern technology like Google Earth and Geographic Information Systems to analyze spatial patterns.
Collecting primary data and representing it through sketches, graphs, and thematic maps.
People and Places: Settlement Patterns
Analyzing why people live where they do and how population distribution changes over time.
Exploring the physical and human drivers that lead to the establishment of towns and cities.
Examining the global trend of people moving from rural areas to large urban centers.
Investigating the movement of people within Australia and across international borders.
Environmental Interaction and Sustainability
Investigating how humans modify the environment and the importance of sustainable management.
Case studies on how agriculture, mining, and urban sprawl change the face of the Earth.
Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' ways of caring for Country.
Exploring strategies to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future.
Regional Study: Asia and Australia
A comparative study of the geographical characteristics of Australia and a selected country in Asia.
An overview of the physical variety within the Asian region, from Himalayas to tropical islands.
Investigating the connections between Australia and Asia through trade, tourism, and education.
Comparing how cities in Australia and Asia manage growth and environmental pressure.