In this lesson, students name the features of a map and locate information on a map. 

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Curriculum content descriptions

HT2-5

Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication


GE2-4

Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry


ACHASSI052

Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues


VCGGC074

Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and other sources


ACHASSI053

Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations


VCGGC075

Represent data and the location of places and their characteristics by constructing tables and simple graphs and maps of appropriate scale that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title and north point


ACHASSI054

Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions


VCGGC076

Interpret maps and other geographical data and information to develop identifications, descriptions, explanations and conclusions, using geographical terminology including simple grid references, compass direction and distance


ACHASSI057

Interpret data and information displayed in different formats, to identify and describe distributions and simple patterns


ACHASSI058

Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data


VCHHC067

Identify the origin and content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places and events


ACHASSI061

Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms


VCGGK079

Representation of Australia as states and territories, and Australia’s major natural and human characteristics


GE2-1

Examines features and characteristics of places and environments


ACHASSK066

The representation of Australia as states and territories and as Countries/Places of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples; and major places in Australia, both natural and human


VCGGK078

Location of Australia’s neighbouring countries and the diverse characteristics of their places


GE2-3

Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments


ACHASSK067

The location of Australia’s neighbouring countries and the diverse characteristics of their places


VCGGK081

Main climates of the world and the similarities and differences between the climates of different places


ACHASSK068

The main climate types of the world and the similarities and differences between the climates of different places


VCGGK084

Similarities and differences between places in terms of their type of settlement, demographic characteristics and the lives of the people who live there


ACHASSK069

The similarities and differences between places in terms of their type of settlement, demographic characteristics and the lives of the people who live there, and people’s perceptions of these places


VCCCG002

Identify how and why decisions are made democratically in communities


HT2-2

Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time


GE2-2

Describes the ways people, places and environments interact


ACHASSK070

The importance of making decisions democratically