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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African Flags Worksheets - BW
Eight black and white worksheets with flags from Africa.
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African Flags
Eight flags from Africa.
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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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Weather vs. Climate – Task Cards
Differentiate between weather and climate by answering questions and responding to writing prompts and with this set of 24 task cards.
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NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search - Middle Primary
A NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search suitable for middle primary school students.
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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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Acknowledgement of Country Poster - Lower Years
A bright and colourful illustrated Acknowledgement of Country 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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South American Flags Worksheets - BW
Fourteen black and white worksheets with flags from South America.
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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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Five Australian Landmarks Posters
A set of 5 posters highlighting some of Australia's most famous Landmarks.
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Types of Settlements Posters
5 beautifully illustrated posters explaining the various types of settlements.
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Map of Vanuatu
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Vanuatu.
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Map of The Solomon Islands
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of The Solomon Islands.
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Map of Singapore
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Singapore.
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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 Timor-Leste
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Timor-Leste.
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NAIDOC Week 2021 Teaching Resource Pack
A NAIDOC Week 2021 teaching resource pack that contains activities, worksheets and information for your students.
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NAIDOC Week Land Rights Teaching Resource Pack
Wingaru Education has put together a timeline of Aboriginal land rights events. From the time of Cook’s intrusive exploration and the subsequent invasion by the First Fleet, land has been taken from Aboriginal People against their will. There are a number of ways to delve into this topic with your class.
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Our Place - Australia Unit Plan
This Humanities and Social Sciences unit addresses a range of concepts relating to the natural and human features of Australia.
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Human Features of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the human features of Australia and explore some Australian landmarks.
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The Natural Environment of South America
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the natural environment of the continent of South America.
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Great Southern Land
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the natural and human features of Australia.
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Where in the World?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise world geography.
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Our Place - Australia Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the natural and human features of Australia.
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A Natural Wonder - Our Great Barrier Reef
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the unique natural environment of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Rainforests of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify, describe and locate rainforests in Australia.
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Rivers of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify, describe and locate rivers in Australia.
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Australian States and Territories
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how Australia can be represented on a map as states and territories.
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The Continents of Africa and South America Unit Plan
This Geography unit addresses the topographical features and the natural environment of the continents of Africa and South America.
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Reflection of Learning
A 60 minute lesson in which students will reflect on what they have learned about the continents of Africa and South America.
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The Natural Environment of South America - Inquiry Task
A 60 minute lesson in which students will demonstrate their understanding of the natural environment of South America through an open-ended inquiry.