LESSON: CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE: TASKS: RESOURCES/ICT: ASSESSMENT:

LINK:
1 The main Explore Explore: Africa and Europe in relation to Australia - Youtube Anecdotal notes:
characteristics Africa, Europe video Assessment page
Expected (e.g. climate, and Australia The aim of this lesson is for students to explore the land of Africa, Europe and - Atlases on
30-50 natural through Australia through various resources. - Google earth https://humaniti
mins vegetation, resources Students will view YouTube videos to gain perspective on Africa and Europe. - Laptops esyear4.weebly.c
landforms, provided - Skype om/assessment-
native MISSION 1: - World map documents.html
animals) of the Generate Look at our class map of the world, place a pin where Australia, Africa and Europe - Push pins
continents of inquiry are located.
Africa and questions MISSION 2:
Europe, and about Africa Discuss and brainstorm:
the location of and Europe - How can we travel to these countries?
their major - What would be different about these countries in relation to Australia?
countries in Contribute to - What would be the same?
relation to Skype in the MISSION 3:
Australia classroom Explore and Discover:
(ACHASSK087). discussion Using atlases and Google Earth.
Share one interesting fact with the class.
The MISSION 4:
importance of “I WONDER”
environments Ask the students what question they would ask someone who lives in Africa or
to animals and Europe. Guide the student’s questions to relate to the curriculum link and the class
people, and being Skyped).
different views Students will generate at least one inquiry question in which they would like to
on how they pose to someone living in Africa or Europe.
can be To end the lesson, the teacher would have pre-arranged a Skype session to
protected another classroom in Africa and/or Europe (this will deepen on multiple factors
(ACHASSK088) such as time difference and time allocation). Students will be engaged in the
discussion and will have the opportunity to ask their inquiry questions.
MISSION 5:
Skype the class and select students to ask questions.
 2 The main Research Inquiry Research Mission: - Laptops Anecdotal notes:
characteristics Africa, Europe - Website links Assessment page
Expected (e.g. climate, and Australia Introduction: Researching Africa and Europe in relation to Australia. for research on
50-60 natural using the - Atlases https://humaniti
mins vegetation, resources The aim of this lesson is for students be engaged and inquired into wanting to - Google earth esyear4.weebly.c
landforms, provided. learn about Africa, Europe and Australia. This lesson will introduce the students to - Venn diagram om/assessment-
native the research. activity sheet documents.html
animals) of the Compare and
continents of contrast the Students will rotate through stations, researching the countries, native animals,
Africa and characteristics location/landform, vegetation and climate. Students will use a Venn diagram to
Europe, and of Africa, present their research and comparisons.
the location of Europe and MISSION 1:
their major Australia. Research Africa’s/ Europe climate and landform in relation to Australia and create
countries in a Venn diagram (in small groups).
relation to STATION 1:
Australia Research Africa’s, Europe’s and Australia’s native animals.
(ACHASSK087). STATION 2:
Research Africa’s, Europe’s and Australia’s location and landforms.
STATION 3:
Research Africa’s, Europe’s and Australia’s vegetation.
STATION 4:
Research Africa’s, Europe’s and Australia’s climate.

Conclusion: “I WONDER”
Students will:
- Create one inquiry question in relation to this research.
- List one thing you have learnt after this research.
- List one thing you want to learn more about.
- List one similarity and difference for each country

3 The main Research and Research Lesson: - Padlet - Checklist:

characteristics gather Compare and Assessment page
Expected (e.g. climate, information Revision: “LETS BRAINSTORM” contrast on
50-60 natural about the Students will think back to the last task they completed and share some activity page https://humaniti
mins vegetation, characteristics information they learnt when they were researching. - Padlet esyear4.weebly.c
landforms, of all three - Some om/assessment-
native countries Introduction: Australian documents.html
animals) of the Put students in 4 rotation groups. plants
 continents of Compare Students are to use the website links provided on ‘Geography Year 4 Weebly’ ONLY (rememberin
Africa and information and collect appropriate information for the task. g ethical
Europe, and gathered on procedures
the location of the template Rotations: “YOU ARE GOING TO BE EXPLORERS” when
their major table. GROUP 1: collecting
countries in Students will use online links to research native animals that originate from plants)
relation to Australian, Africa and Europe. - All Online
Australia GROUP 2: links (can be
(ACHASSK087). Students will use Google earth and atlases to research and gather information found on
about the location and landforms in Australian, Africa and Europe. teacher
GROUP 3: resource
Students will use online links to research and gather information about the page)
vegetation in Australian, Africa and Europe.
GROUP 4:
Students will use online links to research and gather information about the climate
in Australian, Africa and Europe.

Conclusion: “LETS THINK DEEPER”

Students must share key information on the padlet provided on Weebly.

4 The main Students Create Lesson: Planning a documentary - Filming Rubric:

characteristics create a equipment Assessment page
Expected (e.g. climate, documentary DRAFT PLAN: - iMovie or on
60-120 natural to present the Students must draft what information they want in their documentary and who Green Screen https://humaniti
mins vegetation, information will be taking on the role of the speaker, recorder and team organiser. (More than by Do Ink esyear4.weebly.c
landforms, they have one student can take on a role). - iPads om/assessment-
native collected and - Draft documents.html
animals) of the display the DOCUMENTARY MAKING: template
continents of comparisons Students will be allocated time to create their documentary using either iMovie or - 5 x Green
Africa and they have Green Screen. sheets
Europe, and made. If using Green Screen, the teacher will need to set up stations with big green - YouTube
the location of backdrops for students to record in front of. It is best for each group to have their - Weebly
their major own backdrop. -
countries in
relation to Once created the documentary films can be uploaded to youtube and linked into
Australia the tab “ENJOY THE SHOW” on Weebly.
(ACHASSK087). This link can also be shared with parents through school applications such as
Seesaw.
5 The main Reflect on the “ENJOY THE SHOW” - Popcorn Rubric:
characteristics HaSS skills Students, teachers (parents and or special gusts i.e. specialist teachers/admin - Refection Assessment page
(e.g. climate, used to make staff/Principal) watch the documentaries. card on
natural the Special bean bags and popcorn can be provided as a reward. https://humaniti
vegetation, documentary. esyear4.weebly.c
landforms, Reflect on the making of the documentary: om/assessment-
native - Each student fills out a reflection card. documents.html
animals) of the
continents of
Africa and
Europe, and
the location of
their major
countries in
relation to
Australia
(ACHASSK087)