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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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 - Perth Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Perth.
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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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The Natural Environment of Africa PowerPoint
A 17 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation and animals of Africa.
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Blank Map of Queensland - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of Queensland.
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Blank Map of New South Wales - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of New South Wales.
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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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Australia's Neighbouring Countries - Poster Pack
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with a pack of detailed maps.
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Australia and Its Neighbours - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three mapping vocabulary cards for Geography.
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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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Weather vs. Climate – Teaching Slides and Guided Notes
Teach your students the difference between climate and weather with this set of teaching slides and accompanying guided notes.
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Our Home, Australia: Teaching Presentation
Familiarise your students with the six states and two territories of Australia with this informative teaching presentation.
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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 - Melbourne Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Melbourne.
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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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Blank Map of Victoria - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of Victoria.
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Blank Map of South Australia - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of South Australia.
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Map of Fiji
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Fiji.
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Weather vs. Climate – Interactive Activity
Strengthen student understanding of weather and climate with this interactive activity.
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Weather Word Wall Vocabulary
Use this teacher-created weather resource to teach weather vocabulary. Build a weather word wall with your students during your weather lessons.
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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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The Continent of Australia PowerPoint
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the geographical features of Australia.
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The Natural Environment of South America PowerPoint
A 17 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the climate, vegetation and animals of South America.
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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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Blank Map of Western Australia - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of Western Australia.
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Blank Map of Tasmania Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of Tasmania.
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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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States and Territories of Australia Posters
8 beautifully illustrated posters outlining key information about Australia's states and territories.
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The Continent of South America PowerPoint
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the geographical features of South America.
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Map of New Caledonia
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map ofNew Calendonia.