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Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms selected to suit a particular audience and purpose; using geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS053)

Elaborations
  • presenting a report, supported by graphic representations, to communicate a reasoned argument (for example, to propose actions to ensure future water security)
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Numeracy Numeracy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
  • ICT capability Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capability
ScOT terms

Oral presentations,  Creating texts,  Evidence,  Data representation,  Word meanings,  Geographic location

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