AC9HG8S06 Year 8 Humanities and Social Sciences

Content descriptor create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources

Elaborations

• • Elaboration creating a description that connects the audience to the topic, using geographical concepts and providing accurate information; for example, alleviating the impact of a geological hazard such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides and avalanches, or eradicating slums in cities
• • Elaboration constructing an explanation, using research findings to support ideas, such as the causes and effects of a geographical phenomenon or challenge, and reinforcing knowledge and understanding of the interconnections between people, places and the environment
• • Elaboration developing a response, using representations of data and information to support actions and conclusions, such as a map showing the location of iconic landforms or a flow map showing the international movement of refugees