The World Map was created with the intention of being a fun interpretation that shows where each of the continents of the planet lie and allows teachers to direct learning.
How places can be spatially represented in geographical divisions from local to regional to state/territory, and how people and places are interconnected across those scales
The similarities and differences between places in Australia and neighbouring countries in terms of their natural, managed and constructed features
The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia and on another continent
The influence of people, including First Nations Australians and people in other countries, on the characteristics of a place
The way the world is represented in geographic divisions and the location of Australia in relation to these divisions
The location of Australia’s neighbouring countries and the diverse characteristics of their places
The main characteristics of the continents of Africa and South America and the location of their major countries in relation to Australia
The influence of people on the environmental characteristics of places in Europe and North America and the location of their major countries in relation to Australia
Representation of the location of places and their features on maps and models, including a globe, and the location of the major geographical divisions of the world in relation to Australia
Location of Australia’s neighbouring countries and the diverse characteristics of their places
Location of major countries of Africa and South America in relation to Australia and their major characteristics including the types of vegetation and native animals in at least two countries for both continents
Location of the major countries of Europe and North America, in relation to Australia and their major characteristics including the influence of people on the environmental characteristics of places in at least two countries from both continents
Describes features of places and the connections people have with places
Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Examines features and characteristics of places and environments
Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
Compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments
Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry