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Aim

The aim of Geography in Years K–10 is to stimulate students’ interest in and engagement with the world. Through geographical inquiry they develop an understanding of the interactions between people, places and environments across a range of scales in order to become informed, responsible and active citizens.

Objectives

Knowledge and understanding

Students:

  • develop knowledge and understanding of the features and characteristics of places and environments across a range of scales
  • develop knowledge and understanding of interactions between people, places and environments.

Skills

Students:

  • apply geographical tools for geographical inquiry
  • develop skills to acquire, process and communicate geographical information.

Values and attitudes

Students value and appreciate:

  • Geography as a study of interactions between people, places and environments
  • the dynamic nature of the world
  • the varying perspectives of people on geographical issues
  • the importance of sustainability and intercultural understanding
  • the role of being informed, responsible and active citizens.
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