Geography
Concepts for developing understanding
The content in the geography sub-strand provides opportunities to develop students' understanding of place, space, environment and interconnection. Students develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between places within and outside Australia through a study of their environmental and human characteristics (place). They examine climate (environment) and the types of settlements (space) in Australia, the Country/Place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Australia's neighbouring countries (place). Students come to understand how people feel about and care for places (place, environment, interconnection). Students' mental maps further develop through learning about the representation of Australia and the location of Australia's neighbouring countries (place).
Inquiry Questions
- What are the main natural and human features of Australia?
- How and why are places similar and different?
- What would it be like to live in a neighbouring country?
(source: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au)
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Australian Capital Cities Fact Sheets
A set of 8 posters with facts about each Australian capital city.
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Neighbours of Australia Flags
Twelve flags from countries surrounding Australia.
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Ecosystem Poster Pack
Introduce your students to the different types of ecosystems with a set of printable Ecosystem posters.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Melbourne Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Melbourne.
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Map of New Zealand
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of New Zealand.
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Map of the Northern Territory Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Northern Territory.
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Black Map of the Australian Capital Territory - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian Capital Territory.
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Map of Papua New Guinea
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Papua New Guinea.
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Map of Indonesia
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Indonesia.
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Our Home, Australia Brochure - Template
Explore the six states and two territories of Australia with this informative brochure template.
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The Natural Environment of Africa - Inquiry Task
An inquiry task focusing on the natural environment of the grasslands of Africa.
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Our Place, Australia - Inquiry Task
An inquiry task focusing on the natural and human features of Australia.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Perth Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Perth.
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Deserts of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's deserts with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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European Ecosystem Project
Explore the natural environment of Europe with this engaging European Ecosystem project.
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Australia and Its Neighbours - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three mapping vocabulary cards for Geography.
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The Continent of Australia - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the continent of Australia with this informative printable mini-book.
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Characteristics of Communities - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Identify characteristics of the different types of communities (urban, rural, suburban) with a cut-and-paste sorting worksheet.
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Acknowledgement of Country Hello Poster
A bright and colourful illustrated Acknowledgement of Country Hello poster to display in your classroom.
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The Natural Environment of South America — Inquiry Task
An inquiry task focusing on the natural environment of the Amazon rainforest in South America.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Brisbane Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Brisbane.
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Mountain Ranges of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's mountain ranges with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Australian Habitats Word Wall - Write The Room Activity
Explore and write about Australian habitats with a printable Habitats Word Wall and Write the Room Activity pack.
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South American Flags
Decorate your travel-themed classroom with a set of fourteen flags from South America.
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Acknowledgement of Country Poster - Lower Years
A bright and colourful illustrated Acknowledgement of Country poster to display in your classroom.
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South American Flags Worksheets - BW
Fourteen black and white worksheets with flags from South America.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Darwin Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Darwin.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Hobart Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Hobart.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Adelaide Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Adelaide.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Capital City Fact Files (Complete Set)
8 beautifully designed and illustrated fact files explaining the natural and human features of Australia's capital cities.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Sydney Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Sydney.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Canberra Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Canberra.