Challenge details
The challenge
Based on a hypothetical scenario, create a presentation that outlines the geographical features of the Gallipoli Peninsula, to inform the defence forces about the expected conditions on arrival.
The hypothetical scenario:
You are an environmental expert required to brief the commissioned officers of the defence forces prior to their deployment to Anzac Cove in April 1915. As a result of your investigations you provide details of the geographical features of the Gallipoli Peninsula for consideration.
Your report could include information about the following:
- terrain types
- bodies of water
- vegetation and fauna
- topography (including relief and gradient)
- weather and climate
- tides.
This geographical report could be presented as:
- an animated strategy board
- a slideshow with commentary
- an interactive map
- a video report
- a minecraft map.
NSW syllabus links
Stage 4 - geography
This challenge addresses geography outcomes and content from the BOSTES NSW K-10 Syllabus incorporating the Australian Curriculum.
Outcomes
- GE4-1 locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments
- GE4-2 describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments
- GE4-3 explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change
- GE4-4 examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues
- GE4-8 communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies.
Content
Geographical tools
The geographical tools listed below are addressed in this challenge:
Maps:
- sketch maps, relief maps, political maps, topographic maps, flowline maps, choropleth maps, isoline maps, précis maps, cartograms, synoptic charts
- maps to identify direction, scale and distance, area and grid references, latitude and longitude, altitude, area, contour lines, gradient, local relief border
- distinguish between different map projections
- locate features on a map using latitude and longitude, and grid and area references
- identify physical and cultural features on a map
- use the points of a compass to determine direction
- construct a sketch map
- read synoptic charts.
Spatial technologies:
- virtual maps, satellite images, global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS).
Visual representations:
- photographs, aerial photographs, illustrations, flow charts, annotated diagrams, multimedia, field sketches, cartoons, web tools.
Resources
Related resources
Website links to specific and general background information will support students and teachers to meet the challenge outcomes.
- Gallipoli – the First Day . An ABC 3D documentary site about WW1 Anzac landing at Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915.
- A Preliminary Archaeological Survey of the Anzac Gallipoli Battlefields of 1915
- Mineclass (support for teachers using Minecraft).
In addition, other links provide information about 21st century learning pedagogy and a selection of digital creation and presentation tools. Web links (.pdf 108KB)
Related literature
Details of a selection of stage appropriate literature that includes picture books, novels and non-fiction titles. These stories and poems may inspire, generate creative ideas and provide background information for your challenge. Related literature (.pdf 486KB)