Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories Apply geographical concepts to synthesise and cultures information from various sources and draw conclusions based on the analysis of and Explore the connections of Aboriginal people information, taking into account alternative and Torres Strait Islander people to places in points of view the local area Identify how geographical information systems Asia and with Asia Australia’s engagement (GIS) might be used to analyse geographical Identify the patterns in international trade and make predictions between Australia and North-East Asia. Communicating Sustainability Present findings, arguments and explanations in Assess the sustainability of future use of a range of appropriate communication forms, places of popular recreational use in Australia. selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and as appropriate Reflecting and responding Reflect on and evaluate the findings of the inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal Geographical understandings The unit provides opportunities for students to develop geographical understandings that are particularly focused on the following concepts. Place Space Environment Scale Interconnection Sustainability Change ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Explanations of the geographical concepts with examples are provided in the QSA year level plans at: > Curriculum > Planning templates and exemplars > Year level plans and in the Appendix.
Apply geographical concepts to synthesise information from various sources and draw conclusions based on the analysis of and information, taking into account alternative points of view Identify how geographical information systems (GIS) might be used to analyse geographical and make predictions Communicating Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms, selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose; using relevant geographical terminology, and as appropriate Reflecting and responding Reflect on and evaluate the findings of the inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic and social considerations; and explain the predicted outcomes and consequences of their proposal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures Explore the connections of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people to places in the local area Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia Identify the patterns in international trade between Australia and North-East Asia. Sustainability Assess the sustainability of future use of places of popular recreational use in Australia. Geographical understandings The unit provides opportunities for students to develop geographical understandings that are particularly focused on the following concepts. ☒ Place ☒ Space ☒ Environment ☒ Scale ☒ Interconnection ☒ Sustainability ☒ Change Explanations of the geographical concepts with examples are provided in the QSA year level plans at: > Curriculum > Planning templates and exemplars > Year level plans and in the Appendix.
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