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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Worksheet

Western Sydney Airport and liveablity

In the table below, describe the impacts (positive and negative) that the development of Western Sydney Airport will…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Worksheet
 

Information

Badgerys Creek role cards

Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group. Residents of Badgerys…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Information
 

Worksheet

Improving the liveability of Campbelltown

Background The Australian and NSW governments, together with 8 local governments are working together to transform…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Worksheet
 

Worksheet

Campbelltown role cards

Print one copy and cut into individual cards and distribute one card to each group.   Elderly residents…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Worksheet
 

Investigation

Floods and the role of the armed forces

Background Following the 2010–2011 and 2013 Queensland floods, the Australian Government organised a national…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Investigation
 

Information

Australian Government responses to natural disasters overseas

Source A: Disaster assistance response teams When natural disasters occur overseas, the Australian Government may send…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Information
 

Template

World map

Source: https://www.freeusandworldmaps.com/html/World_Projections/WorldPrint.html

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Template
 

Worksheet

Tropical Cyclone Winston and the Australian Government response

Refer to Australian Government responses to natural disasters – Fact file. You will also need a world map. Part 1:…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Worksheet
 

Worksheet

Tax in your community

Go to the Tax in your community interactive. Part 1: Responsibilities of the three levels of government All 3…

  • Geography
  • Year 7
  • Worksheet
 

Explainer

Government investment in regional centre growth

Population concentration and out-migration Australia’s population of 25 million is mainly concentrated in the state…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • Explainer
 

Explainer

Transport services and sustainable urban environments

The increasing population of an urban area places greater demand on roads for use of private cars and public transport…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • Explainer
 

Worksheet

Transport services and sustainable urban environments

Refer to Transport services and sustainable urban environments – Explainer. Complete this activity in groups. Draw a…

  • Geography
  • Year 8
  • Worksheet