Geography / Year 9 / Geographical Inquiry and Skills / Collecting, recording, evaluating and representing

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How much food does Australia produce, and what does this mean for food security in Australia? Watch this clip to find out about the factors that influence food production and crop yields, and also about the role that science and technology play. How will future population growth affect global food production and security?

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This video outlines the different types of photographs commonly used in geography including ground, oblique air, aerial and satellite. Animations support understanding of the different types of photographs commonly used in geography. Examples of each type of photograph are provided along with hints and tips associated with ...

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The video explains how the lines of longitude are used to measure time zones around the world. It explains that the Earth rotates about 15 degrees per hour and each line of longitude represents an hour difference counting east or west from the Prime Meridian. The video contains worked examples explaining how to count forward ...

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This video outlines the features associated with population profiles (also commonly referred to as population pyramids). It outlines how to interpret a population pyramid based on its shape and make inferences about a city or country's population changes across a set period.

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This video outlines some common graphs used in geography including scatter graphs, cumulative bar graphs, divergence bar charts and ternary graphs. It outlines how each type of graph is read and interpreted in detail with appropriate statistical examples demonstrating the purpose and use of each graph type.

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This video outlines the common types of maps used in the geography classroom and the key features associated with each type of map including border, orientation, legend, title, scale and source. It details the characteristics associated with physical maps, topographic maps, political maps, synoptic charts, choropleth maps, ...

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This resource provides an overview of common geographical field instruments. It details some common field instruments used in geographical fieldwork, beginning with instruments used to record and observe weather such as thermometers and barometers. The video includes a detailed description of the purpose of topographic ...

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This video outlines how to construct a cross-section using a topographic map and grid paper. The difference between cross-sections and transects is outlined. The video demonstrates a completed cross-section and an example of a transect to provide an understanding of the key differences and similarities between each graph.

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Field sketches are a simple and useful fieldwork skill that can be applied to all environments and a variety of geographical inquiries. This video outlines the process of conducting a field sketch to observe key geographical features and human activity in an environment of study.

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This work sample demonstrates evidence of student learning in relation to aspects of the achievement standards for Year 9 Geography. The primary purpose for the work sample is to demonstrate the standard, so the focus is on what is evident in the sample not how it was created. The sample is an authentic representation ...