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

The impact of bushfires or floods on environments and communities, and how people can respond (ACHASSK114)

Think Global Act Local Sustainability Preview Unit

Extreme Weather And Disasters: Preparing Presentation · Learning Opportunities
Your students will learn about extreme weather and disasters in Australia as they prepare a presentation about how to plan for a natural disaster.
Extreme Weather And Disasters: Delivering Presentation · Learning Opportunities
Your students will deliver a presentation about how to plan for a disaster.
Travel Expo: Conducting Our Research · Learning Opportunities
Your students will choose a country and allocate research responsibilities for the Travel Expo.
Future Action · Future Action and Independent Inquiry
Your students will consider what they would do to prepare for, and what they would do if a natural disaster occurred where they live.

Natural Disasters 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.