Geography (GEO01‑02)
Core elements

The pupils shall be able to explore, investigate and be actively creative, starting with their local environment, in developing their geographical understanding. They shall also be able to use information from different types of sources, and critically assess the reliability and relevancy of such sources.

The pupils shall be able to understand the connections between nature and society as the basis for people’s livelihoods and living conditions. Based on their own lifeworld, the pupils shall develop an understanding of geographical diversity and variation, and identify similarities and differences between different geographical levels.

The pupils shall be able to assess the background for, consequences of and alternative actions for sustainability. They shall also be able to discuss the tensions between the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainability and to assess sustainability on different geographical levels.