PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The natural feature of the environment
This includes the land itself, climate, natural resources and natural hazards
This includes the land itself, climate, natural resources and natural hazards
Activity 1
Go outside with a blank piece of paper and something to lean on.
Sit on the concrete in the bag area and sketch a drawing of what you think the view would look like if it were only physical characteristics.
Wonder about what date it might be back in that time and write it down somewhere on your drawing.
Extension: if you have time, look at the 10 natural wonders of the world
http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/visit/10-natural-wonders-australia-834214/
Go outside with a blank piece of paper and something to lean on.
Sit on the concrete in the bag area and sketch a drawing of what you think the view would look like if it were only physical characteristics.
Wonder about what date it might be back in that time and write it down somewhere on your drawing.
Extension: if you have time, look at the 10 natural wonders of the world
http://travel.cnn.com/sydney/visit/10-natural-wonders-australia-834214/
HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS
A feature of the environment that has been added by humans
This includes homes, buildings, roads, farms, parks, trains and bridhes
- can you think of anything else in the community that has been added by humans?
Activity 2
Now there are humans in the world and they had nothing! What do you think they would have needed to survive?
Hint: think about the different climates
(get a dictionary if you can't remember what it means.)
www.1900's.org.uk
www.aboriginalculture.com.au
This includes homes, buildings, roads, farms, parks, trains and bridhes
- can you think of anything else in the community that has been added by humans?
Activity 2
Now there are humans in the world and they had nothing! What do you think they would have needed to survive?
Hint: think about the different climates
(get a dictionary if you can't remember what it means.)
www.1900's.org.uk
www.aboriginalculture.com.au
CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS
A common behaviour or belief shared by people in the comminity
This includes celebrations, clothing, traditions, food, customs, clothing and traditions
Activity 3
Aboriginal culture is the oldest known living culture on Earth!
Using the examples included above, compare and contrast the traditional aboriginal culture to that of white Australians
www.forteachersforstudents.com.au
Extension: what are some traditions in your household that have been passed down?
This includes celebrations, clothing, traditions, food, customs, clothing and traditions
Activity 3
Aboriginal culture is the oldest known living culture on Earth!
Using the examples included above, compare and contrast the traditional aboriginal culture to that of white Australians
www.forteachersforstudents.com.au
Extension: what are some traditions in your household that have been passed down?