Activity 2.6: compare three locations
Introduction
In this activity, students research and compare three different locations: two different types of Australian living environments and a third environment located in the Asia region. Students present their findings about their chosen areas as a poster display, a wiki or a multimedia presentation using the online tool Open Explorer Builder.
Resources
- Open Explorer Builder: a presentation tool
- Mapping tools can be used to support this activity. For example, students may be able to compare street views and identify types of buildings and the levels of urban density. Tools include:
- Websites for research in the Asian region, such as:
- Visual thinking tools: graphic organiser templates, such as the Web map, Y-chart and Fishbone diagram, are available at http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/1840.html
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Activity stepsShow details
- Have students research and compare three different locations: two different types of Australian living environments and a third environment located in the Asia region.
- Focusing questions to aid student research could include:
- How do people move around in this location?
- Do they use a public transportation system?
- What is the population and the population density?
- What types of buildings are there in this location?
- How are they made?
- Are these buildings made in a way that reflects weather and environmental factors?
- What forms of education and training are available to people in this location?
- How are health services delivered in this location?
- How do people obtain potable (drinkable) water?
- What system of sanitation is used in this location?
- Have students present their findings about their chosen areas of research as a poster display, a wiki or a multimedia presentation using the online tool Open Explorer Builder.
- As a whole class, discuss students' research.
- Focusing questions could include:
- Why do people live where they live?
- Why might they feel connected to their part of the world?
- How might these factors about connection change a person's perception of the liveability of a place?