Programming
The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) geography K–10 syllabus page contains useful information to assist with programming Years 7-10 geography, including a guide to the syllabus, sample scope and sequences and sample units.
Geographical inquiry process
Use the inquiry process to support programming in geography.
Geography 7-10 teaching and learning frameworks
The following Stage 4 and 5 sample teaching and learning frameworks cover topics from the Geography K–10 Syllabus. Teachers may adapt these programs to suit the needs of individual students and their local school context.
| Stage | Syllabus focus | Syllabus content | Teaching framework |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4 | Landscapes and landforms | Landscapes and landforms |
Landscapes and landforms (DOCX 87KB) |
| S4 | Place and liveability | Influences and perceptions Access to services and facilities Environmental quality Community Enhancing liveability |
Place and liveability (DOCX 49KB) |
| S4 | Water in the world | Water resources The water cycle Australia?s water resources Water scarcity and water management The value of water Natural hazard |
Water in the world (DOCX 64KB) |
| S4 | Interconnections | Personal connections Technology Trade Production and consumption |
Interconnections (DOCX 84KB) |
| S5 | Sustainable biomes | Biomes Changing biomes Biomes produce food Challenges to food production Food security |
Sustainable biomes (DOCX 55KB) |
| S5 | Changing places | Causes and consequences of urbanisation Urban settlement patterns Internal migration International migration Australia?s urban future |
Changing places (DOCX 66KB) |
| S5 | Environmental change and management | Environments Environmental change Environmental management Investigative study |
Environmental change and management (DOCX 84KB) |
| S5 | Human wellbeing | Human wellbeing and development Spatial variations in human wellbeing Human wellbeing in Australia Improving human wellbeing |
Human wellbeing (DOCX 84 KB) |
To view the continuum of learning in Geography K-10, the K-10 Geography teaching framework for Early Stage 1-Stage 3 can be found on the Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 Geography programming page.
Geography 7-10 life skills
Sample learning and teaching sequence (DOCX 116.71KB)
The document provides teachers with ideas for teaching Geography Years 7-10 Life Skills. It is designed to be amended, adapted and used according to your school policies and priorities.
Geography program evaluation
Learning sequences
The following learning sequences have been developed to support teachers in integrating geographical tools, concepts and inquiry into teaching and learning activities.