This unit is based on the Year 2 Australian Curriculum HASS Inquiry Skills, Knowledge and Understandings. Students explore the 7 continents model and explore facts about each continent. They investigate the imaginary lines of the world including the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, as well as the Equator, Arctic and Antarctic Circles. Students investigate the differences between states and territories and explore their local state/ territory. They explore the five oceans of the world and the three oceans that surround Australia. Students discuss Indigenous borders and names of local places.
Pose questions about past and present objects, people, places and events
Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided
Explore a point of view
Draw simple conclusions based on discussions, observations and information displayed in pictures and texts and on maps
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
The way the world is represented in geographic divisions and the location of Australia in relation to these divisions
The idea that places are parts of Earth’s surface that have been named by people, and how places can be defined at a variety of scales
Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication
Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Describes features of places and the connections people have with places
Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols
Identify the content features of primary sources when describing the significance of people, places or events
Interpret data and information to draw conclusions and describe the direction and location of places, using terms such as north, south, opposite, near, far
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
Definition of places as parts of the Earth’s surface that have been given meaning by people, and how places can be defined at a variety of scales
In this unit students explore the following concepts;
Lesson 1
Continents of the World
Students will be introduced to their new unit and learn about the features of the world map.
Lesson 2
Seven Continents Model
In this lesson, students will investigate the seven continents of the world.
Lesson 3
Imaginary Lines of the World
Students will look at the imaginary lines on the world map, their name and facts.
Lesson 4
Australian States and Territories
In this lesson, students will investigate the states and territories that makeup Australia.
Lesson 5
Our Local State/Territory
Students will learn about the key features within their local state or territory.
Lesson 6
The 5 Oceans of the World
In this lessons, students will investigate the oceans surrounding Australia.
Lesson 7
Aboriginal Place Names in Australia
Students will learn about the Aboriginal name of their local place.
Lesson 8
My Local Place
In this lesson, students will create an information report about their local place.
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Immerse students in a rich exploration of personal and cultural identity with this thought-provoking presentation.
Through the use of the World Continents Puzzle, students will locate and name the continents, oceans, equator, North and South Poles.
This worksheet was designed to be used a an individual graphic organiser for students to record what they already know about a unit, what th...
Cut and paste of the seven continents – with boxes to insert labels.
Cut and paste of the seven continents – without boxes for labels.
Cut and paste of the seven continents – paste on top of labels already outlined on map.
Cut, sort and paste the continents facts to the correct continent.
Extension: Cut and paste imaginary line names onto world map
Intervention/ support: Cut and paste imaginary line names on top of labels already on map.
Cut out the states and territories names. Match them to their location on the map.
Extension: Write the name of each state and territory in the boxes.
Intervention: cut out the states and territory names. Match and paste them on top of their label on the map.
Reading comprehension tasks for the Australian Capital Territory.
This simple worksheet has been designed to assist students with demonstrating their knowledge of the location of the state/territory they li...
Learn all about the geography of New South Wales with this activity worksheet
Activity sheet teaches students the basic geography and facts of the Northern Territory.
Queensland activity sheet to teach students basic geography and facts.
Activity worksheet to teach students basic geography and facts about South Australia
activity sheet that teaches students about local geography snd facts about Tasmania
Activity sheet with facts and basic geography of Western Australia
Cut and Paste the names of the oceans below and paste them onto their correct location on the map of Australia. Write in the states.
Cut and Paste the names of the oceans below and paste them on top of the labels in their correct location on the map of Australia.
Write the Aboriginal name for your local place, write the name of the state/territory, illustrate your local place.
Task outline for My Place Year 2 Unit Lessons 9 and 10 Information Report.
