Oxford Geography Stages 4 & 5 for NSW

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Geography made engaging for the NSW Syllabus (2024)

Oxford Geography Stages 4 & 5 is a comprehensive, structured, and fully syllabus‑aligned Junior Geography series for NSW schools. Designed to simplify course planning and lesson delivery, the series combines a student book built on key learning design principles with an extensive suite of digital resources to increase student engagement and deliver stronger learning outcomes.

The student book features an intuitive layout, clear explanations, and purposeful ‘Next Steps’ activities that scaffold skills from Years 7–10. This ensures every student can progress confidently, regardless of their starting point.

Complementing the textbook, Oxford Digital provides a rich library of classroom‑ready materials that support teachers with planning, marking, and reporting. Intelligent tools such as Finch, the AI student support assistant, guide students through coursework, helping strengthen comprehension and improve learning outcomes across mixed‑ability classrooms.

Why choose Oxford?

Pedagogy & learning design

Content has been comprehensively revised to ensure full alignment with syllabus objectives and developed in accordance with established principles of learning design.
Market-leading digital support

A sophisticated, market-leading platform offering an extensive suite of digital features and a robust resource library, complete with advanced tools for monitoring and tracking student progress.
Designed for success

Oxford Geography supports mixed-ability classrooms with a scaffolded approach that builds core Geography skills. Designed to develop understanding through contextual learning, it combines theory with a dedicated skills toolkit, setting students up for success under the new NSW syllabus.

Need help planning for the new Geography 7-10 NSW Syllabus? Oxford has you covered!

Oxford’s Geography 7–10 Syllabus Implementation Guide offers clear, practical support to help teachers confidently translate syllabus requirements into effective classroom practice.

Inside, you’ll find:

A clear breakdown of the key syllabus changes
Insight into how content is evolving across Years 7–10
A side‑by‑side comparison highlighting what’s been added and removed at each stage

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Mark Easton is OUP ANZ’s lead Geography author. Mark has taught Geography, History and English for more than 20 years, and during the past 15 years has been a contributing author to many Geography and Humanities titles, as well as atlases. In 2010 he joined Oxford as a Geography consultant.

Drew Collins is an experienced Secondary Geography teacher and is currently the Director of Operations and Experiential Learning at Newcastle Grammar. In 2024, he received an Outstanding Professional Service Award for his contribution to the Geography Teachers' Association NSW & ACT.

Richard Crighton is Head of Geography at Knox Grammar School and has over 20 years of Geography teaching experience. He has completed his master’s degree in Education Leadership.

Until 2024, Kerry McEwan was the Head Teacher for HSIE at Barrenjoey High School, and brings with her over 30 years of geography teaching experience. Kerry has a master’s degree in education and now focuses on developing and leading fieldwork adventures for aspiring young geographers.