Australian Government responses to natural disasters overseas
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Introduction
Students identify how and where the Australian Government has provided support for other countries following natural disasters. They also investigate the social, economic, and environmental effects of Cyclone Winston on Fiji and the Australian Government’s response to assist in Fiji’s recovery and reconstruction.
This activity focuses on the geographical concepts of place, space, environment and interconnections.
Achievement standard
By the end of Year 7, students describe how the characteristics of places are perceived and valued differently by people. They describe the importance of environments to people. They describe the features of a distribution. They explain the interconnections between people and places and environments, and describe how these interconnections change places or environments. Students describe a response or strategy to address a geographical phenomenon or challenge.
Students develop questions about a geographical phenomenon or challenge. They collect, organise and represent relevant data and information, using primary research methods and secondary research materials. They identify similarities and differences, and describe patterns in data and information. They draw conclusions about the impact of the geographical phenomenon or challenge on people, places and environments. They develop a strategy for action. Students use geographical knowledge, concepts, terms and relevant findings from sources to create descriptions, explanations and responses.
Content descriptions
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding
The causes and impacts of an atmospheric or hydrological hazard, and responses from communities and governments. (AC9HG7K04)
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
Interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships. (AC9HG7S03)
Draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information. (AC9HG7S04)
Student learning resources
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World map
Tropical Cyclone Winston and the Australian Government response
Australian Government responses to natural disasters overseas
Australia’s response to help Fiji recover from Tropical Cyclone Winston
Suggested activity sequence
This sequence is intended as a framework to be modified and adapted by teachers to suit the needs of a class group. If you assign this activity to a class, your students will be assigned all student resources on their 'My learning' page. You can also hand-pick the resources students are assigned by selecting individual resources when you add a work item to a class in 'My classes'.
- Give students a copy of a blank world map.
- Students complete the worksheet. They will need to refer to the fact file and Australia’s response to help Fiji recover from Tropical Cyclone Winston – Infographic.
- Discuss with students the priorities they identified for assistance to be given by DART to Fiji and the reasons for their decisions.
