The Geography of Canberra

This week we are looking at Canberra's geography. We will be asking questions such as:

1. What is our weather like in Canberra?
2. When was Canberra settled?
3. Why was Canberra settled?
4. Who are the Indigenous peoples of the Canberra region?
5. What is the urban geography of Canberra? Does our urban geography work well? Or not so well?
6. Where do people live in Canberra? Why do they live in these areas?

Individually or in groups choose one or more of the topics above to research (or discuss an alternative topic with Ms Humphries). Throughout the lesson create a document/ poster/ information sheet/ blog about one of these topics. Next lesson you will presenting  what you have found to the rest of the class.

And, just for fun..

Imagine that out-of-town friends or family members who have never been to Canberra are coming to visit for a day and a half (36 hours). What would you want to make sure you showed them? Make a list of destinations – interesting sites, fun activities, good restaurants and shops, etc. Use this 36 Hour in Sydney to guide you (and also look at other 36 hour suggestions in other cities). 

Extra suggestions: 

- Use Google maps to map this journey

- Create a timeline of this 36 hours. Use Dipity or Timetoast to make a timeline. In each event, use hyperlinks to link to the  place/event you suggest  (Tell Ms. Humphries the URL of your timeline and it can be linked to this blog!)

ENJOY!