Learning Activities | Outcomes addressed |
The geographical processes relevant to the issue - Review atmospheric processes from 4G2
- Define air quality
- Explore geographical processes
| 5.5 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments 5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information |
The perceptions of different groups about the issue - Use the internet to research and examine the perceptions of different groups about air quality
- Develop a survey for Year 7 students to get their perceptions about air quality
- Deliver awareness talks about the issue for Year 7 students
| 5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information 5.6 analyses the impact of different perspectives on geographical issues at local, national and global scales 5.8 accounts for differences within and between Australian communities 5.3 selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information 5.5 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments 5.9 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship. |
The decision-making processes involved in addressing the issue - Decision-making at the 5 levels
- Individual decision making - learning about air pollutants in our immediate environment
- Internet Survey to explore who is making decisions at the other 4 levels: Local Government, State Government, Federal Government, Global Decision-making
| 5.9 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship. 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information |
The consequences of these processes - Evaluate the consequences of the decisions made above and try to demonstrate some positive and negative consequences.
| 5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information 5.8 accounts for differences within and between Australian communities 5.9 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship |
Implications for social justice and equity - Look a the social justice and equity implications of the consequences above
- Develop protest posters to support those disadvantaged
| 5.8 accounts for differences within and between Australian communities 5.9 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship. |
Fieldwork task - Taking part in air quality investigations
- Creating an Airwatch Action Group
| 5.1 identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information 5.4 demonstrates a sense of place about Australian environments 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information 5.3 selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information 5.5 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments 5.9 applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship. |
