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Students use the case study of Dubbo to investigate how and why the government has invested in growing regional centres. In doing so, they explore and interpret Dubbo’s location and population trends. They use the case study of Dubbo to explain how the migration of people away from regional towns can cause social and economic decline and the effects of government investment in regional centres. Students also explore the geographical advantages…

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…

Students explore the cost of natural disasters in Australia at a national and state level. They represent data showing these costs and discuss reasons for differences and the predicted growth in costs over time. Students debate whether it is appropriate for the Australian Government to raise taxes to cover costs associated with natural disasters that only affect some areas of Australia and communicate their discussion in writing. This activity…

In this activity students learn that bank statements are a rich source of information and can be used as a money management tool. It teaches them the difference between credit and debit and that managing money involves keeping track of their income and spending.  This learning provides a foundation for students to understand how individuals and businesses manage their income and expenses through record keeping. 

Students access and use an interactive map of Brisbane to draw conclusions about the extent of historical flooding events, the likelihood of a place being flooded and the safest escape route in the event of a flood. They also identify other information provided to residents of Brisbane to improve their preparedness for floods and suggest other uses of the flood mapping information provided by the Queensland Government. This activity focuses on…

Through locating and watching a range of videos, students explore the social, economic, and environmental value of the Great Barrier Reef, the threats posed by human activity and the management strategies that have been implemented to protect the reef. They make a reasoned judgement on the reliability of the videos they used. This activity focuses on the geographical concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale…

Students explore how the Australian and state and territory governments have worked together to establish marine parks as a management tool for marine ecosystems. They consider the perspectives of tourists, conservationists, commercial fishermen and shipping companies on the creation of marine parks as a management tool. Students analyse the effectiveness of marine parks and propose other management strategies that could be used to protect…

Students explore tourism in the popular destination of Noosa, Queensland in relation to geographical attractions and seasonal patterns. They analyse the impact of the local council’s tourism levy on Noosa’s economy and reasons for some stakeholder opposition to the levy. Students also examine the social and environmental problems associated with increased tourism to the area. This activity focuses on the geographical concepts of place, space,…