This Asian Geography presentation has been created to support Lesson 5 of the Australia’s Connections unit. It allows the teacher to walk students through visual examples and explanations.
It is part of a larger unit that allows students to learn about Australia’s connections with the world, and compare and contrast cultures while researching the countries of Asia.
The geographical diversity and location of places in the Asia region, and its location in relation to Australia
Significant individuals, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation, the Constitution and democratic system of government
Key figures, events and ideas that led to Australia’s Federation and Constitution
The geographical diversity of the Asia region and the location of its major countries in relation to Australia
The world’s cultural diversity, including that of its indigenous peoples
Differences in the economic, demographic and social characteristics of countries across the world
The significance of key figures and events that led to Australia’s Federation, including British and American influences on Australia’s system of law and government
Describe perspectives and identify ideas, beliefs and values of people and groups in the past
Sequence significant events and lifetimes of people in chronological order to create a narrative to explain the developments in Australia’s colonial past and the causes and effects of Federation on its people
Location of the major countries of the Asian region in relation to Australia and the geographical diversity within the region
Factors that influence people’s awareness and opinion of places
Differences in the demographic, economic, social and cultural characteristics of countries across the world
Identify and describe locations and describe and explain spatial distributions and patterns
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments
Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
Compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry