Geography / Year 10 / Geographical Inquiry and Skills / Reflecting and responding

Curriculum content descriptions

Reflect on and evaluate findings of an inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic, political and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal (ACHGS080)

Elaborations
  • reflecting on the role of personal values and attitudes in influencing their responses to situations including goals (for example, environmental protection)
  • explaining how the application of geographical concepts and methods has contributed to deep understanding of the causes of and solutions to issues related to environmental change, human wellbeing or development
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • Personal and social capability Personal and social capability
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Environmental management,  Communities,  Cooperation,  Conversations,  Decision making

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