Geography

Use examples of tax and government services to explore natural disasters, urbanisation, land use and management, and more. Practical lesson plans with relevant examples to bring learning to life for students. 

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Western Sydney airport and liveability

Students investigate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the Western Sydney airport development on the…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Improving the liveability of Campbelltown

Students examine the Billabong Parklands Project as an example of all 3 levels of government working together to…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Floods in Queensland and the role of the armed forces in flood recovery

Students investigate flooding in Queensland to identify the causes and effects of flooding and how the community…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Australian Government responses to natural disasters overseas

Students identify how and where the Australian Government has provided support for other countries following natural…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Natural disasters and the role of tax spending

Students engage in an interactive to learn about the responsibilities of different levels of government in Australia in…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Government investment in regional centre growth

Students use the case study of Dubbo to investigate how and why the government has invested in growing regional centres…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Creating a sustainable urban environment through transport services

Students work in groups to consider the negative social, economic and environmental effects that can arise from over…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Why and how do we protect the Great Barrier Reef?

Through locating and watching a range of videos, students explore the social, economic, and environmental value of the…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Noosa tourism levy

Students explore tourism in the popular destination of Noosa, Queensland in relation to geographical attractions and…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Byron Shire voluntary visitor fund

Students consider the perspectives of different stakeholders on the Byron Shire voluntary visitor fund. They also…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Strategies for sustainable tourism

Students learn about different strategies that governments have used to manage the effects of tourism. They also learn…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity
 

Sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef

Students examine the impact of agricultural run-off on the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. They consider the…

  • Geography
  • Year 9
  • AC v8.4
  • activity