Victorian Curriculum / Learning Areas / The Humanities / Geography / Geographical Knowledge / Diversity and significance of places and environments

Similarities and differences in individuals’ and groups’ feelings and perceptions about places, and how they influence views about the protection of these places (VCGGK083)

The Blue Marble Sustainability Preview Unit

The Concept Of Sustainability · Pretesting and Familiarisation
Your students will learn about the concept of sustainability through the lens of environmental sustainability.

First Contact Community Preview Unit

Cultures of The First Peoples of Australia · Learning Opportunities
Your students will be immersed into the cultures and traditional lifestyles of the First Peoples of Australia.

Our Island Home Connections Preview Unit

Natural Vegetation · Learning Opportunities
Your students will identify main types of natural vegetation and consider what it would be like to live as an animal in that vegetation.
Neighbouring Countries: Developing Presentations · Learning Opportunities
Your students will work in groups to develop a slideshow about a neighbouring country to Australia.
Neighbouring Countries: Delivering Presentations · Learning Opportunities
Your students will deliver presentations about countries neighbouring Australia.
Our Island Home: Mapping an Island · Learning Opportunities
Your students will create a map and a model of their island.

Australia's Neighbours Question-Based Investigations Preview Unit

Assessment · Synthesis Phase
You will conduct a conference with each student to assess their understanding of the content they have learnt during their research.