Australian Curriculum / Learning Areas / Humanities and Social Sciences / HASS / Knowledge and Understanding / Geography

The main climate types of the world and the similarities and differences between the climates of different places (ACHASSK068)

Our Island Home Connections Preview Unit

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.
Scientific Connections: Places and Climates · Learning Opportunities
Your students will use computers to lookup climate information about places around the world.
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.

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.