Aims of the WebQuest:
The idea of this WebQuest is for students to engage in activities related to Australia: You're Standing in It HSIE unit of work for stage 2. The WebQuest is designed to be completed over the course of a term whilst students are engaging in other classroom activities for the unit.
See: Stage 2 HSIE Units of Work
A marking rubric is available on the evaluation page.
See: Stage 2 HSIE Units of Work
A marking rubric is available on the evaluation page.
Outcomes and Indicators:
Indicators have been chosen specifically to align with the tasks given and have been modified accordingly.
ENS2.5
Describes places in the local area and other parts of Australia and explains their significance.
ENS2.6
Describes people’s interactions with environments and identifies responsible ways of interacting with environments.
ENS2.5
Describes places in the local area and other parts of Australia and explains their significance.
- locates and names the capital city of Australia and of each State/Territory
- locates and maps cities, states and territories
- recognises Aboriginal place names for places in Australia
- gathers information about Aboriginal names for geographical features
- demonstrates an aesthetic awareness of environments, both natural and built
ENS2.6
Describes people’s interactions with environments and identifies responsible ways of interacting with environments.
- recognises that Aboriginal peoples have a special relationship with the land and sea