Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 9 Geography
An investigation into the capacity of the world's environments to sustain human life and the interconnectedness of people through trade, tourism, and technology. Students analyze the impact of human alterations to the biosphere and evaluate strategies for a sustainable future.
Biomes and Food Security
Explores the distribution and characteristics of the world's biomes and the human alteration of these systems for food production.
Classification of global biomes based on climate and vegetation and the essential services they provide to humanity.
An analysis of how humans modify biomes to produce food and the resulting environmental consequences.
Investigating the factors that influence food security at local, national, and global scales.
Geographies of Interconnection
Examining how people, places, and environments are connected through trade, migration, and digital communication.
Mapping the flow of goods and services across the globe and the rise of multinational corporations.
Evaluating the economic, social, and environmental effects of tourism on different places.
Exploring how digital technology and social media have collapsed the distance between people and places.
Sustainable Environments
Focusing on the management of environmental resources and the strategies used to mitigate human impact.
Study of soil erosion, salinity, and desertification caused by human activity and methods for restoration.
Analysis of the competing demands for freshwater resources and strategies for sustainable water use.
Examining the environmental footprint of cities and the movement toward green urban planning.
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
Developing the technical skills required to collect, represent, and interpret geographical data.
Using GIS, satellite imagery, and advanced mapping techniques to visualize geographical patterns.
Practical application of geographical methods to investigate a local environmental or social issue.
Critical analysis of secondary sources, including maps, reports, and media articles.
Global Inequalities
Investigating the disparities in wealth, health, and education between different regions of the world.
Using indicators like HDI and GDP to map and explain global patterns of development.
Analyzing how historical events have shaped current spatial patterns of inequality.
Evaluating the effectiveness of different types of aid and community-led development projects.
Future Geographies
Predicting future trends in population, climate, and urbanisation and planning for a resilient world.
Exploring the concept of 'environmental refugees' and the future of human displacement.
Investigating how emerging technologies like renewable energy and AI can address environmental issues.
Reflecting on the role of citizens and governments in creating a sustainable and just future.