Continents of the World

Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry

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

Collect and record relevant geographical data and information from the field and secondary sources, using ethical protocols

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

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

Explore a point of view

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

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

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

Describes features of places and the connections people have with places

The way the world is represented in geographic divisions and the location of Australia in relation to these divisions

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

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