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 Continent of South America PowerPoint
A 20 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to the geographical features of South America.
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Cartoon Map of Australia
Explore the continent of Australia with a map showing each capital city and some of the most famous landmarks.
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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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Rainforests of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's rainforests with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Weather vs. Climate – Teaching Slides and Guided Notes
Teach your students the difference between climate and weather with this set of teaching slides and accompanying guided notes.
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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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Our Home, Australia: Teaching Presentation
Familiarise your students with the six states and two territories of Australia with this informative teaching presentation.
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Map of Australia - Labelling Activity
Discover and label Australia's states, capital cities and key landmarks on this blank map.
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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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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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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Darwin Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Darwin.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Capital City Fact Files (Complete Set)
8 beautifully designed and illustrated fact files explaining the natural and human features of Australia's capital cities.
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Natural and Human Features of Australia - Brisbane Fact File
A beautifully designed and illustrated fact file explaining the natural and human features of Brisbane.
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Human Features of Australia PowerPoint
A 22 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when studying the human features of Australia.
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Deserts of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's deserts with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Rivers of Australia - Teaching Presentation
Explore Australia's complex system of rivers with this 14-slide editable teaching presentation.
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Blank Map of South Australia - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of South Australia.
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Blank Map of Queensland - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of Queensland.
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Map of New Zealand
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of New Zealand.
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Map of the Northern Territory Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Northern Territory.
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Blank Map of New South Wales - Template
Record and represent data about the location of significant places with this printable blank map of the Australian state of New South Wales.
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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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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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Neighbours of Australia Flags
Twelve flags from countries surrounding Australia.
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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 New Caledonia
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map ofNew Calendonia.
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Map of Fiji
Familiarise your students with Australia’s neighbouring countries with this detailed map of Fiji.
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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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Australia and Its Neighbours - Geography Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three mapping vocabulary cards for Geography.
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South American Flags
Decorate your travel-themed classroom with a set of fourteen flags from South America.
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Weather vs. Climate – Interactive Activity
Strengthen student understanding of weather and climate with this interactive activity.