Geography Year 7 2015
GEOGRAPHY YEAR 7 2015
UNIT: Water Resources and Management
UNIT OVERVIEW: Water Resources and Management examines the use, misuse and sustainable use of water as it moves through the water cycle. The quantity and variability of water resources is examined along with case studies of water catchments in China and Australia. Field and mapping skills are developed through focussed studies on catchment areas and interpreting topographic maps.
ASSESSMENT: TASK A: Response to Stimulus – Short response test interpreting and using topographic maps and recognising their features.
TASK B: Field Study Report – Collecting water catchment data and observations at 3 sites along the Mary River and using that study to create a report which analyses human impact in the river catchment in comparison to the Murray Darling Catchment.
UNIT DETAILS:
No: / Learning Goal / Success Criteria1 / Define key geographical terms and processes to be explored in the unit. / I know I can do this when I:
State key geographical terms and identify their meaning.
List and explain the water cycle process.
2 / Identify the purpose of topographic maps, interpret a variety of topographic maps and explain the features represented. / I know I can do this when I:
State what information a topographic map is displaying.
List key ideas and discuss information and its meaning provided by different topographic maps.
Distinguish the differences between topographic map features.
Match topographic map features to environmental features and landforms.
3 / Summarise how water is used in an urban environment and identify ways water can be used in a more sustainable way. / I know I can do this when I:
Highlight key human uses of water around the home and in river systems.
Describe ways water can be saved and list how this is different from current use.
4 / Explain ways in which humans manage river systems. / I know I can do this when I:
Provide examples of human use of water in river systems
Link cause and effect of human use to environmental and health issues.
Identify results of human use of river systems.
5 / Identify human impacts and use of the Mary River Catchment. / I know I can do this when I:
List a range of ways humans use water resources within the Mary River Catchment.
State key environmental impacts and issues regarding the Mary River Catchment.
6 / Apply field study skills of annotated diagrams, maps, field drawings, observations and notes. / I know I can do this when I:
Neatly and accurately draw and label diagrams.
Make notes on key observable characteristics.
Complete sketches and mud maps.
7 / Analyse data to determine the extent of human use of the Mary River Catchment.
Compare the Mary River Catchment to the Murray Darling Catchment.
Evaluate observations and data to determine the health of the Mary River Catchment at different sites. / I know I can do this when I:
Provide evidence of human use and impacts on the Mary River Catchment.
List similarities and differences between the Mary River and Murray River Catchments.
Use data, observations and records to make a judgment regarding the environmental health of the Mary River.
8 / Analyse and evaluate the impact consumer products have on water resources. / I know I can do this when I:
Conduct research to locate information regarding water use in the production of consumer goods.
Include and describe data on water thirsty products.
Make judgments with supportive evidence as to the impact of water use in the production of some consumer products.