Geography 2013

Very interesting site

There are more than 300,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, 73,000 of them in the Zaatari camp. Photographs showing significant growth over a short time period.

Create Maps using the latest statistics within broad areas - eg Agriculture & Rural Development, Aid Effectiveness, Economic Policy & External Debt, Education, Energy & Mining, Environment, Financial Sector, Gender, Health, Infrastructure, Labor & Social Protection, Poverty, Private Sector, Public Sector, Science & Technology, Urban Development

Create your own GeoGuessr challenge by choosing five locations on Google Street View.

GeoGuessr is a geography game which takes you on a journey around the world and challenges your ability to recognize your surroundings.

Call for dialogue on Indigenous water policy Peter Yu, Chair of NAILSMA, has supported calls for the NT Government to reinstate the Strategic Indigenous Reserve (SIR) water policy ensuring a foundation for an equitable approach to Indigenous participation in the current and developing economies of the Territory and across northern Australia.

North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance - useful information is under "Programs". Might be worth contacting them directly if you are after specific information or referral to community elders. 

Cultural Diversity of World Indigenous Peoples "Take the path to justice. Join Caritas Australia and Walk As One in solidarity with Indigenous communities to achieve a more just world." There are 370 million Indigenous Peoples in the world today, spread across over 90 countries around the world, and make up 5% of the world's population.

Rainforest Explorer contains a wealth of activities and resources about the Wet Tropics rainforests and their plants and animals. The library is packed with resources including rainforest videos, wildlife photos and activity sheets. The many different activities are designed for use by both students and teachers.

Wet Tropics Management Authority

A tropical low developed over the eastern Coral Sea and reached cyclone intensity during the early hours of 18 March and proceeded on a general westerly course towards the Queensland coast. Larry rapidly intensified in the following 48 hours reaching hurricane-force intensity at 1200 UTC 18 March and peaking at 56 m/s (110 knots) at 1200 UTC 19 March as it marched steadily westwards towards the coast.

Before Cyclone Yasi hit, what were people living in its path asked to do? After Yasi hit, people woke to the destruction. What types of damage did they find in the morning? Listen to the reporter explain how houses can be strengthened to survive cyclones. What three things can be done?

Students describe the flora, fauna and features of natural places using examples from a country in Asia and from Australia

The environment is now a crucial global issue, especially in the context of global warming. This unit explores the issue of water in India. It looks at the causes and effects of water problems, and examines the strategies that communities and governments are developing to meet these challenges. Opportunities are provided, where possible, for students to become actively involved in regional community projects.

This unit explores the connections - economically and socially - between Australia and its good neighbours, the countries of Asia. Students will research production processes and discuss simple economic terminology, in the context of trade between Australia and Asia.

This module looks at how wellbeing is measured and the status of wellbeing in India and Bhutan. Students will gain insight into the complexity of determining wellbeing indices and the role they play when measuring economic development. Key focus questions 1.What is meant by the term 'wellbeing' and how do we measure it? 2.How can we use wellbeing indicators to measure wellbeing in Mumbai, India? 3.What is the Gross National Happiness Index of Bhutan and how is it assessed?

This module looks at the development of South Korea as an industrial giant. Students will gain insight into South Korea's move towards sustainable development. The module provides the opportunity for students to display their knowledge and understanding by creating an online presentation looking at the impact of economic development on the natural environment of South Korea. Key focus questions 1.Why is South Korea an industrial giant? 2.What has been the impact of industrialisation on South Korea? 3.How is South Korea addressing the issue of sustainable development?

This module looks at the development of Shanghai as one of China's largest economic hubs. Students will gain insight into the factors that aid and hinder economic development using Shanghai as a context. The module provides the opportunity for students to focus on the issue of the city's housing dilemma.

This module examines the rapid urbanisation, development and redevelopment that is occurring in many parts of China. Students will gain insights into the impact on rural migrants having to adjust to life in big cities and the displacement of many city dwellers due to rapid building development. Students will focus on people and some of the issues people face through conducting a mock interview and presenting possible solutions to accommodation shortages. Key focus questions 1.What are the affects of rapid urbanisation on people in China and how has the distribution of the population changed in recent times? 2.What impact does rapid urbanisation have on rural and city dwellers? 3.How could ghost cities solve the problem of the shortage of affordable accommodation in China?