This lesson explores the special places within Australia and in their community.

Curriculum content descriptions
VCGGC060

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

HT1-4

Demonstrates skills of historical inquiry and communication

GE1-3

Communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry

ACHASSI019

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

VCGGC061

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

ACHASSI020

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

ACHASSI022

Explore a point of view

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

ACHASSI024

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

ACHASSI025

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

ACHASSI026

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

VCGGK068

Natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location and how they change

GE1-1

Describes features of places and the connections people have with places

GE1-2

Identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places

ACHASSK031

The natural, managed and constructed features of places, their location, how they change and how they can be cared for

VCGGK067

Weather and seasons and the ways in which different cultural groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, describe them

ACHASSK032

The weather and seasons of places and the ways in which different cultural groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, describe them

VCGGK070

Activities in the local place and reasons for their location, and the influence of purpose, distance and accessibility on the frequency with which people visit places

ACHASSK033

Activities in the local place and reasons for their location

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