Teacher's Information

This website is designed to support teaching and learning of the topic Humans Shape Places, a sub-heading/dot point of the main topic Factors that shape places.

Student Outcomes :

› describes the diverse features and characteristics of places and environments GE3-1

› explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments GE3-2

› compares and contrasts influences on the management of places and environments GE3-3

› acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry GE3-4

Key Inquiry Questions:

· How do people and environments influence one another?

· How do people influence places and the management of spaces within them?

Content focus

Students investigate how people change the natural environment using a case study of Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets Precinct. Students also examine ways people influence the characteristics of places, including the management of spaces, through an investigation of current plans for Blackwattle Bay, and through a follow-up design competition.

Content includes

Humans Shape Places

Students:

· investigate how people influence places, for example: (ACHGK029)

- description of who organises and manages places eg local and state governments

- identification of ways people influence places and contribute to sustainability eg roads and services, building development applications, local sustainability initiatives F ST

- examination of a local planning issue; the different views about it and a possible action in response to it.