Introduction into the unit and exploring what a special place is and looking at special places around the school.

Curriculum content descriptions
ACHASSI001

Pose questions about past and present objects, people, places and events

ACHASSI002

Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided

ACHASSI003

Sort and record information and data, including location, in tables and on plans and labelled maps

ACHASSI004

Sequence familiar objects and events

ACHASSI005

Explore a point of view

ACHASSI006

Compare objects from the past with those from the present and consider how places have changed over time

ACHASSI007

Interpret data and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

ACHASSI008

Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps

ACHASSI009

Reflect on learning to propose how to care for places and sites that are important or significant

ACHASSI010

Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location

ACHASSK014

The representation of the location of places and their features on simple maps and models

ACHASSK015

The places people live in and belong to, their familiar features and why they are important to people

ACHASSK017

The reasons why some places are special to people, and how they can be looked after

VCGGC060

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

VCGGC061

Represent data and the location of places and their features by constructing tables, plans and labelled maps

VCGGC062

Interpret data and information to draw conclusions and describe the direction and location of places, using terms such as north, south, opposite, near, far

VCGGK063

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

VCGGK069

Reasons why some places are special and some places are important to people and how they can be looked after

VCHHC054

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

HTe-2

Demonstrates developing skills of historical inquiry and communication

GEe-1

Identifies places and develops an understanding of the importance of places to people

GEe-2

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools

Linked Resources & Activities
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    Wonder Cloud

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  • FREE! Resource Year: P F 1 2 +5

    KWL - Poster

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  • Resource Year: F 1 2 3

    Wonder Wall

    The Wonder Wall display header has been developed to be used as a word wall display to introduce vocabulary associated with various units of...

  • Presentation Year: F

    How Do We Care For Special Places - Presentation

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  • Resource Year: F 1 2 3 +3

    WALT, WILF & TIB - HASS

    HASS, WALT, WILF & TIB - HASS

  • Resource Year: F 1 2 3 +3

    Word Wall - HASS

    Word Wall - HASS

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