Geography - Places are Similar and Different
Supports the Geography teaching framework - features of Australia
Program feedback
"Gave students a practical and real world experience relating to our Geography unit."
Key syllabus outcomes
- examines features and characteristics of places and environments (GE2-1)
- describes the ways people, places and environments interact (GE2-2)
- examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments (GE2-3)
- acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry (GE2-4)
Key inquiry questions
- How and why are places similar and different?
- How do people's perceptions about places influence their views about the protection of places?
Inquiry questions
- How is Royal National Park similar to your school and how is it different?
- What are people's perceptions of Royal National Park?
- How do different perceptions influence the protection of Royal National Park?
Learning activities
Students:
- explore natural features in the Royal National Park
- identify features on a bush walk
- draw a field sketch
- describe and measure weather and compare to climate data
- create ephemeral art using natural materials or produce a scratch art
- survey and explore peoples' feelings and attitudes toward the site
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