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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The Topography of Africa
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the topographical features of the continent of Africa.
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Welcome to Africa!
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify some of the countries and major cities on the continent of Africa.
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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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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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Rainforests of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify, describe and locate rainforests in Australia.
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Deserts of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify, describe and locate deserts in Australia.
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Mountains of Australia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify, describe and locate mountains 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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The First Maps - Stories and Songlines
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the oral traditions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use to map landscapes.
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Australian Capital Cities and Regional Centres
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the geographical location of capital cities and regional centres around Australia.