VCE Units 1 & 2 - Geography
VCE Units 1 & 2 - Geography
Overview
VCE Geography enables students to examine natural and human phenomena, how and why they change, their interconnections and the patterns they form across the Earth’s surface. In doing so, they develop a better understanding of their own place in the world and of those in other parts of the world. These skills deepen understanding of places, environments, and human interactions.
Unit 1 – Hazards and Disasters
Students examine the processes involved with hazards and hazard events, considering their causes and impacts, human responses to hazard events and the interconnections between human activities and natural phenomena, including the impact of climate change.
Areas of Study
- Characteristics of Hazards – In this area of study students examine hazards and hazard events and analyse the impacts of hazard events.
- Responses to Hazards and Disasters – In this area of study students explore the nature and effectiveness of specific responses while considering natural and human factors influencing the nature of responses, as well as issues and challenges that arise from responses.
Unit 2 – Tourism: Issues and Challenges
Students investigate the characteristics of tourism: where it has developed, its various forms, how it has changed and continues to change and its impact on people, places and environments, issues and challenges of ethical tourism.
Areas of Study
- Characteristics of Tourism – In this area of study students examine the characteristics of tourism, the location and distribution of different types of tourism and tourist destinations, and the factors affecting different types of tourism.
- Impact of Tourism: Issues and Challenges – In this area of study students explore the environmental, economic, social, and cultural impacts of different types of tourism, and the issues and challenges that these create for people and the environment.
Forms of Assessment
- Fieldwork Report
- Analysis of Geographic Data
- Research Report
- Examination
Prerequisites and Corequisites
It is an advantage to have completed Year 10 Geography.