An inquiry-based assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of the natural and human features of Australia.
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Our Place - Australia Inquiry Task
60 mins
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Suitable for years:
3
Curriculum
ACHASSI052
Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues
ACHASSI055
Sequence information about people's lives and events
ACHASSI054
Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI053
Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
ACHASSI058
Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data
ACHASSI061
Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms
ACHASSK066
The representation of Australia as states and territories and as Countries/Places of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; and major places in Australia, both natural and human
ACHASSI075
Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI074
Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
ACHASSK085
Stories of the First Fleet, including reasons for the journey, who travelled to Australia, and their experiences following arrival
GE2-2
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
GE2-4
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
HT2-3
Describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects
HT2-5
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
VCGGK079
Representation of Australia as states and territories, and Australia’s major natural and human characteristics
VCGGK079
Representation of Australia as states and territories, and Australia’s major natural and human characteristics
AC9HS3K03
The representation of contemporary Australia as states and territories, and as the Countries/Places of First Nations Australians prior to colonisation, and the locations of Australia’s neighbouring regions and countries
AC9HS3S01
Develop questions to guide investigations about people, events, places and issues
AC9HS3S02
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
AC9HS3S05
Draw conclusions based on analysis of information
AC9HS3S07
Present descriptions and explanations, using ideas in sources and relevant subject-specific terms
AC9HS4K02
The causes of the establishment of the first British colony in Australia in 1788
AC9HS4K03
The experiences of individuals and groups, including military and civilian officials, and convicts involved in the establishment of the first British colony
AC9HS4S02
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
AC9HS4S07
Present descriptions and explanations using ideas from sources and relevant subject-specific terms
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