Landscapes & Landforms of Springbrook

Landscapes and Landforms

Geomorphological processes that produce different landscapes and significant landforms. (AC9HG8K01)

Elaboration: Explaining how tectonics, volcanic folding, faulting, chemical weathering and physical weathering such as erosion, transportation and deposition shape places.

The location and distribution of Australia's distinctive landscapes and significant landforms. (AC9HG8K02)

Elaboration: Explaining the significance of a landform important to First Nations Australians.

The spiritual, aesthetic and cultural value of landscapes and landforms for people, including Country/Place of First Nations Australians. (AC9HG8K03)

Elaborations:  Discussing the meaning of stories that describe First Nations Australians' special connection to Country/Place.

Discussing the multilayered meanings (material, cultural and spiritual wellbeing) associated with landscapes and significant landforms for First Nations Australians.

Explaining the formation of a landform with reference to the special connections First Nations Australians have to Country/Place.

The interconnections between human activity and geomorphological processes, and ways of managing distinctive landscapes. (AC9HG8K04)

Elaborations:  Identifying the interconnections and effects of erosion and sedimentation produced by human activities on the quality of the environment; for example, the effects of overuse of tourist tracks in bushland.

Explaining the effects of river regulation including dams, channel straightening and drains on the quality of riverine environments.

Identifying the contribution of First Nations Australians to the use and management of distinctive landscapes.

The causes and impacts of a geomorphological hazard on people, places and environments, and the effects of responses. (AC9HG8K05)

Elaboration: Reflecting on the principles of prevention, mitigation and preparedness to explain how the harmful effects of a hazard can be reduced by the implementation of a management strategy.

Questioning and Researching using Geographical Methods

Develop questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge. (AC9HG8S01)

Collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate. (AC9HG8S02)

Elaboration: Identifying and respecting protocols for consultation with communities of First Nations Australians when organising primary research or fieldwork.

Interpreting and Analysing Geographical Data and Information

Interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships. (AC9HG8S03)

Concluding and Decision Making

Draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information (AC9HG8S04)

Identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts. (AC9HG8S05)

Communicating

Create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources. (AC9HG8S06)

Elaboration: Evaluating the effectiveness of a strategy in relation to environmental, economic and social factors. 

Science Understanding

Earth and Space Science

Investigate tectonic activity including the formation of geological features at divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries and describe the scientific evidence for the theory of plate tectonics. (AC9S8U03)

Elaborations:  Relating the extreme age and stability of a large part of the Australian continent to its plate tectonic history.

Researching First Nations Australians' cultural accounts that provide evidence of earthquakes and volcanoes.

Describe the key processes of the rock cycle, including the timescales over which they occur, and examine how the properties of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks reflect their formation and influence their use. (AC9S8U04)

Elaborations:  Comparing the observable properties of different types of rocks and identifying them using a provided dichotomous key.

Exploring the major processes of the rock cycle including weathering, erosion, deposition, melting, crystallisation, uplift, heat and pressure in the formation of different types of rocks.

Analysing the role of forces and heat energy in the formation of different types of rocks and comparing how quickly or slowly different processes can occur.

Explaining the uses of different types of rocks with reference to their properties and formation.

Exploring traditional Geological knowledges of First Nations Australians that are used in the selection of different rock types for different purpose.

Investigating how First Nations Australians have used quarrying to access rocks for use as or production of everyday objects such as grindstones, hammerstones, anvils and cutting tools.

Science as a Human Endeavour

Nature and Development of Science

Explain how new evidence or different perspectives can lead to changes in scientific knowledge. (AC9S8H01)

Science Inquiry

Questioning and Predicting

Develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships. (AC9S8I01)

Making Active Choices

Participate in physical activities that utilise community spaces and outdoor settings, and evaluate strategies to support increased use of these spaces. (AC9HP8M05)

Elaborations: Evaluating different strategies used to manage and protect environments where physical activities take place, such as bushwalking trails and surf beaches.

Investigating different approaches to custodial responsibility for Country/Place used by First Nations Australian communities to support the use of local settings and spaces for physical activity while protecting the environment. 

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways. (A_TSICP1)

First Nations Australians' ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing. (A_TSIC2)

The First Peoples of Australia belong to the world's oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures. (A_TSIC3)

Sustainability

All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth's systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival. (SS1)

Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments. (SS2)

Social, economic and political systems influence the sustainability of Earth's systems. (SS3)

Sustainably designed products, environments and services aim to minimise the impact on or restore the quality and diversity of environmental, social and economic systems. (SD1)

General Capabilities

Critical and Creative Thinking – Inquiring, Generating, Analysing, Reflecting.

Personal and Social Capabilities – Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness, Social management.

Intercultural Understanding – Reflect on the relationship between cultures and identities; Examine cultural perspectives and worldviews and explore the influence of cultures on interactions.

Ethical Understanding – Explore ethical concepts; Examine values, rights and responsibilities and ethical norms; Recognise influences on ethical behaviour and perspectives.