Learning Outcomes
5.1   identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information
5.2   analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information
5.3   selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information    

Create a digital presentation (using whatever software you prefer) to capture the following information:

1. 1  On a blank map of NSW plot the towns of Maitland and Gulargambone .

• Draw a line calculating the distance between the two.
• Make sure to note the scale you are using on your map
• Include the latitude and longitude details for both towns

         Google Images

         http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&source=imghp&biw=1066&bih=516&q=blank+maps+nsw&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai= 

1. 2  A satellite image of Gulargambone.

• Annotate (critical commentary or explanatory notes) the key features in the surrounding area e.g rivers, lakes, mountains, highways
• Include name of map, shire, date of download

          http://www.bing.com/maps/?where1=Gulargambone+NSW&setmkt=en-AU&form=M00BAU&sty=h

1. 3  A population pyramid for Gulargambone

• What is the current population of this town?
  

• What % are males?
  

• What % are females?
  

          www.abs.gov.au , MS Excel/ Numbers, geography Focus 2

1. 4 A recent (2010) news article describing an activity causing change in the local community.

• In one paragraph (and your own words) discuss what this change is intended (or likely) to create and why. http://www.nnsw.com.au/gulargambone/lnews.htmllivepage.apple.com                            www.abc.gov.au/news 

1. 5  Create a line graph using the Gulargambone rainfall statistics in your text book on pg 110

           http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/line.html  for an example of how to construct a line graph

1. 6  Create a SWOT (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat) on the benefits of living in a place such as Maitland

        Strengths: characteristics of the town that gives it an advantage over others in the area.

       Weaknesses: are characteristics that place the town at a disadvantage relative to others.

       Opportunities: external chances to make it a more attractive place to live or work

      Threats: external elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the town.
        http://www.businessballs.com/swotanalysisfreetemplate.htm

1. 7  Embed a song that you think represents small communities in Australia like Maitland and Gulargambone.

• Using insert comment tool and a copy of the words explain why you think its reflective

             Feel free to use sites such as itunes etc, nothing illegal!!!!

1. 8  A definition table, 2 columns (1 heading= Word, 1 heading = Meaning), sorted alphabetically for the following terms:

Drought

Mechanization

Welfare Dependency

Hydrosphere

Atmosphere

Lithosphere

Temperate

Undulating

Forestry

Floodplain

Levee

State Emergency Services (SES)

National Trust

Primary sector

Secondary sector

Tertiary sector

http://www.geography-dictionary.org/

1. 9 Draw a diagram showing the 3 levels of government and provide 3 examples for each of services that they provide

Federal

State

Local

Use MS Word or equivalent to create a flowchart type diagram

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