Year 9 Geography students explore the concepts of ‘Biomes and Food Security’ and ‘Geographies of Interconnection’. They investigate the characteristics of the world’s biomes, how they are used and altered to produce food and fibre, and the environmental and social challenges of sustainable production. They then examine how people, places and environments are connected through trade, technology, and cultural exchange, and how these connections shape our world. Throughout the semester, students develop their skills in questioning, researching, analysing data, and communicating findings to propose informed responses to real-world geographical challenges.
Structure
Discover the world’s major biomes and what makes each unique.
Investigate how we use and change these environments to grow food and fibre.
Explore the factors, environmental, economic, and technological, that shape food production.
Unpack global challenges like water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change.
Examine innovations and sustainable solutions to feed a growing population
Investigation - Data report
Explore the many ways people, places, goods, and ideas are linked across the globe.
See how technology, transport, and communication connect Australia to the world.
Trace the impacts of trade, tourism, and migration on communities and environments.
Weigh up the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for creating fair, sustainable global connections.
Examination - Combination response
Mr Josh Long
jlong@mfac.edu.au
