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Geography K–10 Syllabus (2015)

Syllabuses identify the knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes students are expected to develop at each stage. They detail the outcomes and content that describe what students are expected to know and do, and include cross-curriculum priorities, general capabilities and other important learning for all students.

Read the full Geography K–­10 course description.

Read the version log for Geography K–10 syllabus and assessment changes.

New syllabuses implemented from 2027

New syllabuses to be implemented from 2027:

2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabuses

School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.

Detailed implementation information, including key features and resources, is available on the HSIE Syllabus development page.

Syllabus elements

DOWNLOAD PDFGeography K–10 Syllabus (2015) PDF

DOWNLOAD WordGeography K–10 Syllabus (2015) Word

Assessment support and advice

Course performance descriptors

 

Common grade scale

 

Advice on assessment

 

Awarding grades

 

Support materials

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