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Year 3 geography
In Year 3, learners investigate places in Australia and in neighbouring countries. They compare climates across Australia, locate Australia's near neighbours, and examine similarities and differences between places, including the diversity of First Nations Countries. They build map skills such as using grid references, legends and compass directions. In the Australian Curriculum v9.0 this learning sits within the HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) learning area.
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Geographical knowledge and understanding
- Climates of AustraliaFull lesson · 40 minLearners describe the main climate types in Australia (tropical, arid and temperate) and how climate affects how people live.
- Australia's neighboursFull lesson · 40 minLearners locate Australia's neighbouring countries in Asia and the Pacific and describe some of their features and connections with Australia.
- Diversity of First Nations CountriesTopic outlineLearners explore the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Countries and Places across Australia and how they differ in environment and language, using community-endorsed resources.
- Types of settlementsTopic outlineLearners compare cities, towns, rural areas and remote communities in Australia and describe the services each has.