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:
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=
www.abs.gov.au , MS Excel/ Numbers, geography Focus 2
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
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/
Federal
State
Local
Use MS Word or equivalent to create a flowchart type diagram
- 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
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=
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 5 Create a line graph using the Gulargambone rainfall statistics in your text book on pg 110
- 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
- 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
- 8 A definition table, 2 columns (1 heading= Word, 1 heading = Meaning), sorted alphabetically for the following terms:
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/
- 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