Geography 2013

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?

This module looks at the connections between Australian companies and organisations and countries in the Asia region. Students will explore why Australia trades and connects with Asia and what skills Australians require to work effectively with their counterparts. Key focus questions 1. How does Australia connect with the countries of Asia? 2. What are some of the skills required to effectively work with and in the countries of Asia? 3. How can we use Asia skills to create a country-specific briefing for a hypothetical business?

This module explores how the people of one region have adapted to seasonal floods. Students use a collection of photographs and limited resources to imagine how it would be to live in such conditions by writing a day-in-the-life diary. Key focus questions 1.How have people adapted to life on a floating village that experiences great seasonal changes? 2.How can communities adapt to seasonal flooding to take advantage of both wet and dry seasons? 3.What would it be like to live in an area where every year it goes from dry to flooding?

This module looks at housing and shopping in Indonesia through the eyes of a young Indonesian boy, Devon. Students will gain insight into the diversity of life in Indonesia through Devon's story. The module provides the opportunity for students to learn about aspects of life in Indonesia and to make comparisons with their daily life in Australia. Key focus questions 1.In what ways are families similar in Australia and Indonesia? 2.Where do people live in Indonesia and where do they shop? 3.What are the similarities and differences between life in Indonesia and Australia?

This module looks at the countries found in the Asia region and explores a range of places in China, Japan, India and Indonesia that are special to the people who live there. Students explore maps of the Asia region, identifying key countries, including Australia. They examine significant places for the people of China, Japan, India and Indonesia, exploring their similarities and differences and how they are cared for. Key focus questions What are some of the countries found in the Asia region? What are some special places in China, Japan, India and Indonesia and what do they look like? Why are some places important and how are they cared for?

'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.

Access via CNA Portal

An alternative search engine to Google designed for education. It organises information into a concept map and resources.

Here you will find all the weblinks included in the Primary Geography Handbook. They are organised into subsections as they appear in the book.

Updated Presentation Tool - an upgrade of good old PowerPoint

Search by key words under various Learning Areas for tv clips.

Mick Law's site - has links to many free interactive resources

Where do you think you are? The world family name mapping website uses many new and up to date sources to tell you where in the world people with your family name are found. Additionally, we provide lots of interesting facts and figures about the people who share your family name.

Prep Pictorial Maps - My special places