Teaching Resource
History of the Worst Floods in Australia
An informative table about the worst floods in Australia’s history and an activity task for students to use when demonstrating their understanding of the impact of floods in Australia.
Use this teaching resource in the classroom when learning about the impact of floods and natural disasters.
Students use information from a table about the history of the worst floods in Australia to plot major flooding events on a map of Australia.
This resource includes:
- 2 x pages of information about the history of the worst floods in Australia
- 1 x outline of a map of Australia
- 1 x answer sheet.
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NSW Curriculum alignment
- GE3-1
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
- GE3-4
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
- ST2-10ES-S
Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
- ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
- ST2-10ES-S
Investigates regular changes caused by interactions between the Earth and the Sun, and changes to the Earth's surface
- ST3-10ES-S
Explains regular events in the solar system and geological events on the Earth's surface
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- VCGGK095
Impacts of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- VCSSU062
Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity
- VCSSU062
Earth's surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity
- VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth's surface
- VCSSU079
Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACSSU075
Earth's surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity.
- ACSSU096
Sudden geological changes and extreme weather events can affect Earth's surface
- ACHASSK114
The impact of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond
- ACHASSI100
Interpret data and information displayed in a range of formats to identify, describe and compare distributions, patterns and trends, and to infer relationships
- ACHASSI096
Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
- ACHASSI123
Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary sources and secondary sources

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