Wellington High School

Striving for Excellence in Education

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Stage 5 - Geography

Australian Geography

Maps

  • Use various types of maps and flow charts
  • Locate features using degrees and minutes of latitude and longitude
  • Calculate the area of a feature

Map lines showing elevation

  • Calculate the density of a feature
  • Construct a land use map
  • Measure bearings on a map
  • Calculate local relief
  • Identify the aspect of a slope
  • Construct a cross-section
  • Calculate the gradient of a slope
  • Construct a transect
  • Describe and explain relationships on a map
  • Distinguish between large-scale and small-scale maps
  • Read and interpret synoptic charts

Graphs and Statistics

  • Construct and interpret populations pyramids
  • Construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and composite line graphs
  • Recognise and account for change using statistical data

Fieldwork

  • Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data
  • Develop a research action plan

Photographs

  • Interpret satellite images
  • Collect and use digital images