Standard 8.3.3.5.8 asks you to:
Understand that …
The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations on the earth’s surface influence human systems (cultural, economic and political systems).
Show your understanding by:
Describing the locations of human populations and the cultural characteristics of Australia/ Oceania.
The Big Questions:
- What are the major human/ cultural characteristics of Australia/ Oceania?
- Where do the majority of human populations live in Australia/ Oceania?
- In what ways do the physical characteristics of Australia/Oceania impact where the majority of the people live? And, how they live their lives?
- How have the human populations adapted to and changed the landscape of Australia/Oceania over time?
In order to do this, you need to be able to:
- Describe the cultural characteristics of AU/ Oceania.
- Describe where human populations live in Australia/ Oceania.
- Connecting the Physical and Human Elements:
- Describe how the physical and environmental features/ characteristics of Australia/Oceania have affected human activity and settlement. (8.3.2.6.8 )
- Give examples of how the human populations have adapted to (and changed) the physical and environmental features/characteristics of Australia/Oceania over time.(8.3.2.6.8 )
Activity: You Are the Expert
1. You will be placed in teams of 5 with your classmates.
2. Each one of you will be assigned one of the following presentations to view. YOU WILL EACH BECOME THE EXPERT ON YOUR ASSIGNED AREA OF AUSTRALIA.
- The Aborigines
- The Europeans and Their Impact
- Settlement Patterns
- Australia's Economy
- Australia's Political Features
* Learn all you can about the assigned area of Australia because you will be teaching your classmates about what you have learned.
3. Take notes on this Cornell Notes sheet: Human/Cultural Characteristics of Australia Cornell Notes
4. Meet once again with your team and you will each share the information in which you became an expert. You will ALL take notes on the Cornell Note sheet as you are each sharing your expertise.
5. Turn in your Cornell Note sheet.
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