Geology Upper Secondary Syllabus - Department of Education

GeologyLearning outcomesThe Geology learning outcomes identify the knowledge, skills, attitudes andvalues all students achieve or demonstrate at the end of Grade 12. Thelearning outcomes for Geology are listed below.Students can:1. demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts of geology2. design or use geological models to explain the interior and exterioractivities of the earth3. describe and explain the impact of geological events on the communityand the environment4. design and undertake investigations to solve geological problems inPapua New Guinea5. analyse, evaluate and interpret geological data and information6. communicate geological information in different ways7. demonstrate an understanding of traditional geological knowledge andpractices in their societies.Note: While all ideas and concepts in Geology are linked, the table belowindicates the connections that should be highlighted most.Learning outcomes mapped against unitsLearning outcomesUnits12.412.312.212.111.411.311.211.11. Demonstrate an understanding offundamental concepts of geology2. Design or use geological models to explainthe interior and exterior activities of the earth3. Describe and explain the impact ofgeological events on the community and theenvironmenť ̌ ̌ ̌ ̌ ̌̌ ̌ ̌ ̌̌ ̌ ̌ ̌4. Design and undertake investigations to solvegeological problems in Papua New Guineǎ̌5. Analyse, evaluate and interpret geologicaldata and information6. Communicate geological information indifferent wayš ̌ ̌ ̌ ̌̌ ̌ ̌ ̌ ̌ ̌7. Demonstrate an understanding of traditionalgeological knowledge and practices in theirsocietieš̌6