Showcasing Learning

Lesson Information

• Year level: 7
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Class size: 11 students
• Unit: Exploring Our Places
• Lesson number: 10 of 10
• Lesson title: Presenting Our Learning
• Learning Area: Humanities and Social Sciences (Geography)
• Curriculum alignment: Australian Curriculum Version 9 (AC v9)

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Create a multimodal presentation (poster or slideshow) that effectively demonstrates their understanding of how places have changed over time.
2. Present their findings confidently and clearly to a small audience, using appropriate geographical terminology.
3. Reflect on the information gathered and communicate key ideas about changes in places, integrating visual and textual elements.

Australian Curriculum Content Descriptions:

• Geography Year 7 – ACHGK038: Identify and describe the influences of people on the characteristics of places, including changes over time.
• Geography Year 7 – ACHGS043: Present findings using appropriate geographical representations and communication technologies.
• Geography Year 7 – ACHGS044: Reflect on the value of geographical knowledge and how it can be applied for sustainability.

These objectives focus on students applying knowledge and developing communication skills through the creation and presentation of visual and oral texts, consistent with Australian Curriculum standards for Year 7 Geography【6:AC9HG7S06.md】【8:AC9HG7S02.md】.

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Lesson Outline

Time	Activity	Description	Resources	Curriculum Links
0-5 mins	Introduction and Review	Brief recap of the unit "Exploring Our Places" and learning outcomes. Explain the task: create a poster or slideshow presenting findings on how places have changed and prepare to present to the class.	Whiteboard, projector, sample presentations, student notes from previous lessons	ACHGK038 - understanding place change
5-20 mins	Task: Create Presentation	Students work individually or in pairs to create a poster or slideshow. They organise their key findings, visuals (photos, maps, drawings), and descriptions. Teacher supports with prompts on geographical terms and presentation structure. Encourage multimodality (images, text, maps, graphs).	Paper, markers, computers/tablets with slideshow software, digital images, research notes	ACHGS043 - presenting findings using communication technologies
20-30 mins	Presentation and Feedback	Each student/pair presents their poster or slideshow (about 2 minutes each). Peers listen actively and provide positive, constructive feedback. Teacher prompts reflection on what was learned about changes in places and the importance of geographical knowledge.	Classroom space arranged for presentations, feedback forms or verbal feedback prompts	ACHGS044 - reflecting on geographical knowledge and communication

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Teaching Strategies

• Scaffolding: Provide sentence starters and a simple rubric for presentations to support language development and confidence. For example:
  • "This place has changed because…"
  • "One important change is…"
  • "I used this map/image to show..."
• Use of Technology: Encourage use of digital tools for slideshow creation (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides) to develop ICT capabilities alongside Geography knowledge.
• Peer Learning: Facilitate supportive peer feedback focusing on content and presentation skills.
• Time Management: Teachers monitor and guide pacing, ensuring all students have adequate time for preparation and presentation.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through observation of student engagement and presentation skills during the lesson.
• Teacher observation checklist to assess:
  • Clarity of explanation about place change
  • Appropriate use of geographical terms
  • Effective use of visuals and multimodal elements
  • Confidence and clarity in presentation
• Peer feedback provides additional insight on communication effectiveness.
• Optionally collect or photograph completed posters/slideshows as a record of learning.

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Differentiation

• Support: Provide templates or graphic organisers for students needing assistance in organising content.
• Extension: Encourage advanced students to integrate additional data, such as maps showing demographics or environmental changes.
• Language: Provide glossary of key geographical terms related to places and change.

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Resources Required

• Student research notes and materials from previous lessons on places and changes.
• Art supplies (for poster-making).
• Computers/tablets with slideshow software.
• Digital or printed images/maps related to studied places.
• Presentation rubric and sentence starters.
• Classroom space organised for presentations.

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Curriculum Links Summary

• ACHGK038: Describe influences of people on places and changes over time.
• ACHGS043: Present findings using geographical communication technologies.
• ACHGS044: Reflect on geographical knowledge value and sustainability.

This lesson provides a culminating experience for the unit "Exploring Our Places," demonstrating alignment with Australian Curriculum v9 completing students' abilities to communicate geographic understandings effectively in multimodal formats, building critical thinking and ICT capabilities appropriate for Year 7 students aged about 12-13 years【6:AC9HG7S06.md】【8:AC9HG7S02.md】.

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