Places are similar and different - Are we there yet?

Geographical inquiry questions

• How and why are places similar and different?
• How do people’s perceptions about places influence their views about the protection of places?

Syllabus outcomes

• Examines features and characteristics of place and environments GE2-1
• Describes the ways people, places and environments interact GE2-2
• Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments GE2-3
• Acquires and communicates geographical information and uses geographical tools for inquiry GE2-4

Cross curriculum priorities

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
• Sustainability

Activity 1 - Bush resource walk

Students investigate how Indigenous perspectives of the bush are similar and different to how the students might view the bush.

Activity 2 - Micro-climate comparison

Students use fieldwork equipment to investigate and compare the micro-climate of two different places at Brewongle.

Activity 3: Mapping and Investigation of Brewongle EEC

Students use geographical tools to investigate the similarities and differences between their own school and Brewongle.

Part A - Students use a map and compass to orientate themselves in the landscape and complete a navigation challenge.

Part B - Students undertake a field sketch of the landscape noting important features unique to Brewongle.

Please ensure students have completed the pre-excursion tasks in the worksheet (link below) before their excursion at Brewongle EEC.

• Worksheet