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Elaboration (1) ACHASSK067

describing the similarities and differences between their local place and places in neighbouring countries (for example, Indonesia, Pacific Island nations) in their natural and human characteristics

developing inquiring questions as they investigate (for example, ‘Why there?’ questions about location; ‘What might happen?’ questions about future consequences of natural processes or people’s actions in places; and ‘What ought to happen?’ questions …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI055

creating visual representations of a sequence of events or happenings (for example, the stages involved in making decisions in a familiar context, such as a planning a class activity, the sequence of seasonal changes in different climates)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK066

identifying and describing the major natural features of Australia (for example, rivers, deserts, rainforests, the Great Dividing Range, the Great Barrier Reef and islands of the Torres Strait) and describing them with annotations on a map

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK069

discussing why it is important to protect places that have special significance for people (for example, a wetland, a sacred site, a national park or a World Heritage site)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI053

collecting information in the field (for example, taking photographs, making sketches, taking water measurements or collecting natural objects to support the investigation of ecological health, settlement or demographic details of a place)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK064

generating a list of local, state and national symbols and emblems (for example, club emblems, school logos, flags, floral emblems, the Commonwealth Coat of Arms) and discussing their origins, use and significance

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI054

creating tables or picture and column graphs to show patterns in data collected from observations or other sources (for example, to show similarities and differences between places; the results of class votes on issues or decisions, participation in community …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI056

identifying statements of fact and statements of opinion in class discussions

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI057

interpret data to identify patterns of change over time using graphic organisers (for example, a Venn diagram using data collected from different times and groups to compare Australia Day celebrations over time; a scattergram of cemetery headstone information …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI058

drawing conclusions about their community’s heritage based on an evaluation of information provided by the local council (for example, the development of its multicultural profile; its significant events and how people have participated in them and contributed …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK068

identifying the hot, temperate and polar zones of the world and the difference between climate and weather

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK065

exploring through secondary sources significant events of cultures or countries around the world, including national days, and discussing whether they are celebrations or commemorations

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK071

identifying familiar rules, how rules protect the rights of others, what their responsibilities are to others, and the consequences when rules are not followed

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK072

exploring how they could participate in a school or community project (for example, raising money for a relevant aid project such as sponsorship of a sports team; working to protect a bird habitat)

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK063

comparing photographs from the past and present of a specific location to identify the change or continuity (similarities and differences over time) associated with people, events/developments, places or ecosystems

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI061

arguing a point of view on a civics and citizenship issue relevant to their lives (for example, the consequences of breaking school rules, the value of contributing in their community, the need to preserve an endangered species) and making effective use …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK062

listening to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Elders, grandparents and older community members tell stories associated with the local language groups and the land they belong to

Elaboration (1) ACHASSI060

reflecting on anticipated effects of actions designed to protect and improve places that people perceive as important (for example, places of environmental value, cultural value or historic significance)

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