Victorian Curriculum / Learning Areas / The Humanities / Geography / Geographical Concepts and Skills / Data and information
Interpret maps and other geographical data and information to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using geographical terminology including simple grid references, compass direction and distance (VCGGC076)
Our Island Home Connections Preview Unit |
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Scientific Connections: Climate Zones
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn about the main climate zones of Earth and how the sun's heat affects the temperature of different places on Earth. |
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Scientific Connections: Places and Climates
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will use computers to lookup climate information about places around the world. |
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Our Island Home: Selecting a Location
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will consider what a good leader does as they select a location for their artificial island. |
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Our Island Home: Mapping an Island
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will create a map and a model of their island. |
Age of Exploration Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit |
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Assessment
· Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research. |
The Blue Marble Sustainability Preview Unit |
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Measuring Our Footprint While Flying Around
· Learning Opportunities
Your students will consider the rights of children to protest for change. |