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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
    

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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