GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY. LEVEL 5 (YEARS 7&8)

AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM __Essential skills (National Curriculum)__


 * collect geographical information from electronic and print media
 * evaluate and present geographical information using a range of froms
 * be able to use map conventions (BOLTSS)
 * be able to gather, organise and process geographical information from fieldwork
 * be able to present information using a range of communication skills
 * use appropriate geographical language

__Essential Knowledge__


 * be able to demonstarate knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of the regions of Australia and those surrounding it
 * explain how the interaction of physical processes and human activities create variations within the regions
 * be able to explain the contrasts between Australia and the smaller regions surrounding it
 * describe differences in culture, living conditions and outlook in these regions
 * conduct inquiry based
 * be able to propose ways of ensuring the sustainability of resources
 * learning with a view to understanding environmental issues

//TOPIC//

Depth Study 1 -

Overview -

Depth Study 2 -

Depth Study 3 -

Depth Study 4 -

__LITERACY STRATEGIES (some suggestions)__


 * Reciprocal learning
 * Independent reading
 * Guided reading
 * Word walls/banks

__NAPLAN SKILLS__


 * __ENGLISH__


 * __MATHS__

__ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING TASKS - TASK TYPES

CRITERIA__