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Elaboration ACHGS071

explaining how the application of geographical concepts and methods has contributed to deep understanding of the causes of and solutions to issues related to biomes, food production and security, interconnections or spatial change

Elaboration ACHGK070

discussing the concept of sustainability in relation to environmental functions

Elaboration ACHGK074

discussing the influence of people’s world views on programs for the management of the environmental change being investigated

Elaboration ACHGK075

explaining how communities and governments attempt to balance environmental, economic and social criteria in decisions on environmental programs, and the extent to which there can be trade-offs between them

Elaboration ACHGS072

developing questions of geographical significance about an area of focus in the geographical knowledge and understanding strand (for example, questions related to the causes of environmental change or the extent of variation in global wellbeing)

Elaboration ACHGS073

gathering relevant data from a range of primary sources (for example, from observation and annotated field sketches, conducting surveys, interviews and experiments, or taking photographs) about human-induced environmental changes

Elaboration ACHGS074

developing a table to show the responses to environmental change in a particular environment

Elaboration ACHGS076

analysing environmental change (for example, the clearance of vegetation or a plan for a vegetation corridor) using topographic maps and satellite images

Elaboration ACHGS077

synthesising information from several sources through using as organisers at least two of the concepts of place, space, environment, interconnection, sustainability, scale and change

Elaboration ACHGS078

outlining how geographical information systems (GIS) are used in environmental management or in analysing spatial patterns of human wellbeing

Elaboration ACHGS080

reflecting on the role of personal values and attitudes in influencing their responses to situations including goals (for example, environmental protection)

Elaboration ACHCK093

listing some of the international agreements Australia has ratified and identifying examples of how each one might shape government policies and laws (for example, the protection of World Heritage areas)

Elaboration ACHEK050

identifying indicators of economic performance such as economic growth rates, unemployment trends, inflation rates, sustainability indexes

Elaboration ACAVAM127

developing technical proficiency in the resolution of designed, fabricated and constructed artworks, using safe and sustainable practices

Elaboration ACAVAR131

analysing the role of visual arts as a means of challenging prevailing issues of traditional and contemporary relevance, for example, the availability of resources for future generations

Elaboration ACTDEP007

using and playing with everyday materials in new ways or re-using discarded materials, for example using discarded materials to design, make and model a constructed environment

Elaboration ACTDEP008

developing criteria for success with teacher guidance including consideration of impact on environment

Elaboration ACTDEK023

identifying the properties of materials for the design and construction of a sustainable household item, for example a product for storing harvested water

Elaboration ACTDEP037

developing technical production skills and safe working practices with independence to produce quality solutions designed for sustainability

Elaboration ACTDEP038

developing criteria for success to evaluate the success of designed solutions in terms of aesthetics, functionality and sustainability

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