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A collection of Geographic Articles: fabulous resources for secondary

An organization through which teachers of geography in South Australia may express opinions on geographical and educational matters - some great resources here!

This module looks at the urban process, its consequences and responses, with a focus on the mega-city, Jakarta. Students explore the pressures of ever-increasing population on housing and living conditions, and contemporary responses including urban planning. Key focus questions How and why do people move between places seeking a more sustainable lifestyle?

This module explores the mighty Mekong River, its path through six countries, and the wealth it brings. It explores the effect that damming has on the Mekong. Students will participate in a role play simulating a meeting of the Mekong River Commission to discuss the impact of further dams on the Mekong river.

This module looks at the controversy surrounding the Three Gorges Dam and the impact it has had on the Chinese people and environment. Students investigate the use of infographics, maps and websites to convey information and opinion and design their own infographic to communicate their understanding of the human and environmental impacts of the Three Gorges Dam.

This module looks at country-specific data and interactive maps and graphs to achieve an appreciation for the diversity of the countries that make up 'Asia'. Students will use a variety of online data display software to investigate and present information about Asian countries. Key focus questions: Where is 'Asia' and what is it like?

Location guessing game where students can play alone or against each other on multiple computers (no need to share the same machine) collecting points for speed and accuracy. Ignore the ad and click either "Sign In" or "Visit" to play as a guest. 

"If you decide to visit somewhere you've never been before, how do you find your way? If you're in a car, the driver might use a GPS. You might use a smartphone app to give you directions. Perhaps you might go really 'old school' and use a printed map or street directory. But how did explorers navigate their way around the globe over 200 years ago?"

'The Australian Curriculum: Geography also enables students to study Asia as an important region of the world. Students can explore groups of countries, individual countries, or specific regions and locations within countries. In doing so, they develop knowledge and skills that help foster intercultural understanding as they come to appreciate the diversity that exists between and within the countries of Asia, and how this diversity influences the way people perceive and interact with places and environments.

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