Social Science Faculty
Stage 4 Year 8

1. Course Outline

1. Managing Global Environments ( 24 weeks )
   1. A review of the world's different environments and why they are there
   2. Why we need to protect and conserve world environments
   3. Overview of some of the issues facing environments
   4. Two case studies - issues in different parts of the world
2. Global Citizenship ( 16 weeks )
   1. What it is to be a citizen of this planet
   2. How people are linked together by migration, tourism, trade and aid
   3. How and why people all over the world do not have the same opportunities to obtain all the things they need
   4. How individuals and groups can fix this problem

2. Outcomes

1. Identifies and gathers geographical information
2. Organise and interpret geographical information
3. Use a range of written, oral and graphical forms to communicate geographical information
4. Demonstrates a sense of place about environments outside Australia
5. Describe the geographical processes that form and change environments
6. Identify and discuss different points of view about geographical issues
7. Describe the links between different people and their environments
8. Explain how all the things you learn in geography help to make you an active and informed citizen
9. Describe differences in life opportunities throughout the world in terms of social, cultural, economic and physical environments

3. Assessment

1. Homework exercises
2. Assignments
3. Class exercises and tests
4. Fieldwork studies
5. Formal examinations
6. Group work

4. Helpful advice

• Year 8 is an important year so do not waste your time and that of other students by being disruptive or lazy
• Plan and research all tasks early and utilise all known resources at home, school and in the community
• Always hand assessment tasks in on time.
• Set yourself a high work standard. All work handed in for marking should be the best that you can do.
• Communicate with your teacher and seek guidance if required. Remember the teacher is always there to help you.
• Effectively utilise your diaries at all times by bringing them to class every lesson.
• Be positive and productive in everything that you do.
• Enjoy the school year by participating in the many school activities offered at Inverell High School and in particular the Social Sciences Department