Geography Assessment Presentation
Year 6 Geography Skills Te Marautanga o Aotearoa Exploring Our World
What is Geography?
The study of places and spaces How people interact with environments Physical and human features of Earth Understanding our world through maps and observations
Think and Share
What geographical features can you see from your classroom window? How do these features affect how people live in our area?
Physical Geography Features
Mountains and hills Rivers and lakes Coastlines and beaches Forests and plains Climate and weather patterns
Physical vs Human Geography
{"left":"Natural mountains, rivers, forests\nWeather and climate\nRock formations and soil\nPlants and animals","right":"Cities and towns built by people\nRoads and bridges\nFarms and parks\nSchools and shopping centers"}
Map Skills Challenge
Look at the map of New Zealand Find three physical features Find three human features Describe the location using compass directions
How Geography Affects Our Lives
Where we build our homes What jobs people have What food we can grow How we travel from place to place What activities we enjoy
Assessment Question
If you were planning to build a new town in New Zealand, what geographical features would you look for? Explain your reasoning using geographical terms.
Key Geography Skills Summary
Observing and describing places Reading and interpreting maps Understanding physical and human features Explaining how geography affects people Using geographical vocabulary correctly
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