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WS01 - Landscapes and landforms

Humanities and Social Sciences, Geography, Year 8

By the end of Year 8, students explain how the interactions of people and environmental processes impact on the characteristics of places. They explain how the characteristics of places are perceived and valued differently by people. They describe the effects of human activity or hazards on environments. They explain the features of a distribution and identify implications. They explain the interconnections between people and places and environments. They explain how these interconnections change places or environments. Students explain responses or strategies to address a geographical phenomenon or challenge, referring to environmental, economic or social factors. 

 

Students develop relevant questions about a geographical phenomenon or challenge. They collect, organise and represent relevant and reliable data and information, using primary research methods and secondary research materials. They interpret and analyse data and information to explain patterns and trends and infer relationships. They draw reasoned conclusions about the impact of the geographical phenomenon or challenge. They decide on appropriate strategies for action and explain potential impacts. Students use geographical knowledge, methods, concepts, terms and reference findings from sources to create descriptions, explanations and responses. 

Knowledge and understanding | Landscapes and landforms

AC9HG8K01

geomorphological processes that produce different landscapes and significant landforms

Knowledge and understanding | Landscapes and landforms

AC9HG8K02

the location and distribution of Australia’s distinctive landscapes and significant landforms

Knowledge and understanding | Landscapes and landforms

AC9HG8K04

the interconnections between human activity and geomorphological processes, and ways of managing distinctive landscapes

Knowledge and understanding | Landscapes and landforms

AC9HG8K05

the causes and impacts of a geomorphological hazard on people, places and environments, and the effects of responses

Skills | Questioning and researching using geographical methods

AC9HG8S02

collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate

Skills | Interpreting and analysing geographical data and information

AC9HG8S03

interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships

Skills | Concluding and decision-making

AC9HG8S05

identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts

Skills | Communicating

AC9HG8S06

create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources

Annotations

 

1. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

2. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. 

 

3. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

4. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.  

 

5. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. 

6. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. 

 

7. Explains connections between people, the natural environment of Castle Hill and the surrounding city. See also 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

8. Represents data and information in a map that shows the location of Castle Hill in relation to other suburbs and land values by suburb.  

 

9. Examines the relationships between the variables presented (location of Castle Hill in relation to other suburbs), identifying reasons for differences in land values by suburb. 

 

10. Interprets data and information related to land values to explain a pattern. 

11. Explains a proposal to improve bicycle and pedestrian access in Castle Hill in relation to economic and environmental factors.  

 

12. Uses subject-specific language such as economic costs and environment. See also 13.

 

13. Uses subject-specific language such as economic costs and environment. See also 12.

 

 

14. Uses subject-specific knowledge such as road safety, economic factors and environmental impact to present an explanation. 

15. Identifies strategies to address a geographical challenge and identifies impacts, supported by examples and reasons.