Stage 1 geography
Location
Kamay Botany Bay EEC
Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell
Outcomes
GE1 1 describes features of places and the connections people have with places
GE1 2 identifies ways in which people interact with and care for places
GE1 3 communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry
Key Inquiry Questions:
- What are the features of, and activities in, places?
- How can we care for places?
- How can spaces within a place be used for different purposes?
Students will:
- work in small groups students will take the map and locate the treasure (stone with an Aboriginal symbol). They will draw the symbol on their map
- investigate the features of the bushland and consider how we can care for these places. They will complete a variety of sensory and hands on activities.
- investigate the shore line of Botany Bay and consider how it was used by Aboriginal people in the past and how it is used today
- work in small groups using natural materials to construct a pictorial map of the bushland and/or bay features. They will explain the features and suggest actions for caring for this place
Learning across the curriculum content:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
- Sustainability
- Literacy
- Numeracy
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