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Geography

2009 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Geography were conducted in 2010.

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Course Summary

Geography is the study of physical and cultural environments from a spatial perspective. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to observe and describe places on the surface of the Earth, and from a spatial perspective analyse and provide explanations on human and physical phenomena and their complex interactions. They develop a range of skills that help them to understand the physical world, interpret the past, scrutinise the present and explore sustainable strategies for the future care of places.

Syllabus

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  Course syllabus refinements summary
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Assessment and Other Support Materials

Guide to Grades

Resource Lists
(38 Kb) (44 Kb)  Combined resource lists New 20/04/12
(20 Kb)  (54 Kb)  Introduction New 20/04/12
(23 Kb)  (84 Kb)  Print materials New 20/04/12
(18 Kb)  (60 Kb)  Web based resources New 20/04/12

Examination Materials


 

Recent Publications

WACE Manual 2010-11

WACE Manual 2012

Last Updated:30/ 04/ 2012 10:18