Creating a sustainable urban environment through transport services
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Introduction
Students work in groups to consider the negative social, economic and environmental effects that can arise from over reliance on private car use in a city. They identify the social, economic and environmental benefits and problems that might arise from the implementation of the strategies outlined in the ACT government’s Integrated Transport Strategy: ‘Moving Canberra 2019-2045’. Students decide on the relative merits of each strategy in relation to liveability and sustainability and share their decisions with the class.
This activity focuses on the geographical concepts of place, space and sustainability.
Achievement standard
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
Content descriptions
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding
Strategies to manage the sustainability of Australia’s changing urban places. (AC9HG8K09)
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
Interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships. (AC9HG8S03)
Draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information. (AC9HG8S04)
Identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts. (AC9HG8S05)
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Transport services and sustainable urban environments
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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.
- As a class, read the explainer.
Alternatively, students can read the explainer individually or in pairs. If they need support, encourage them to use the reading for meaning strategy. - Use a grouping strategy to organise the class into groups of 3 or 4.
- Groups complete the activities on the worksheet.
- Groups present their decisions to the class.