COURSE STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SL and HL<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nil<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nil<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geography is a dynamic and real-world-focused subject that examines the interactions between individuals, societies, and the physical environment across both time and space. It identifies trends and patterns in these relationships and investigates the processes driving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the IB Diploma Programme, Geography stands out as a subject that bridges the gap between the sciences and humanities. It offers a balanced exploration of both physical and human geography, covering a wide range of contemporary global issues. Topics include resource use, climate change, population growth, freshwater resources, geophysical hazards, food and health, power and networks, human development and diversity, and global risks and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fieldwork is a vital component of the course, offering hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. Students undertake a group fieldwork investigation at the Minnamurra Rainforest and River system for their Internal Assessment, applying statistical, graphical, and mapping techniques to test hypotheses and analyse results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Geography\u2019s interdisciplinary nature provides flexibility and relevance for diverse career pathways. It equips students with the analytical, research, and communication skills needed to engage meaningfully with global challenges; skills highly regarded by universities and employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Course Description COURSE STRUCTURE SL and HL Prerequisites: Nil Exclusions: Nil Geography is a dynamic and real-world-focused subject that examines the interactions between individuals, societies, and the physical environment across both time and space. It identifies trends and patterns in these relationships and investigates the processes driving them. In the IB Diploma Programme, Geography stands […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"parent":3403,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3452","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3452"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3846,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3452\/revisions\/3846"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newington.nsw.edu.au\/academic-guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Group 3:<\/strong><\/span><\/td> Geography Standard Level<\/strong><\/span><\/td> Geography Higher Level<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr> Components<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td><\/tr> Part 1: Core theme<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> \n \n
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Part 2: Optional theme \u2013 two optional themes are required for SL and three for HL<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> \n \n
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Part 3: Global Interactions<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> \n \n
Fieldwork<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> \n \n
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Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Group 3:<\/strong><\/span><\/td> Geography Standard Level<\/strong><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> Geography Higher Level<\/strong><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td><\/tr> Type of Assessment<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Format of assessment<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Time (hours)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Weighting of final grade (%)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Format of assessment<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Time (hours)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td> Weighting of final grade (%)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr> External<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> 75<\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> 5.5<\/span><\/td> 80<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Paper 1<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> Short answer and two extended responses<\/span><\/td> 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/td> 35<\/span><\/span><\/td> Short answer and three extended responses<\/span><\/span><\/td> 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/td> 35<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr> Paper 2<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> Short answer and one extended response <\/span><\/td> 1.15<\/span><\/td> 40<\/span><\/td> Short answer and one extended response<\/span><\/td> 2<\/span><\/td> 25<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Paper 3<\/b><\/em><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> Choice of three questions, with two essays per question<\/span><\/td> 1<\/span><\/td> 20<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Internal<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> 20<\/span><\/td> 25<\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> 20<\/span><\/td> 20<\/span><\/td><\/tr> Written report<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td> Written report based on fieldwork (2,500 words maximum)<\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> <\/span><\/td> Written report based on fieldwork (2,500 words maximum)<\/span><\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"