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:
1
Learning Goal
Define key geographical terms and
processes to be explored in the unit.
Success Criteria
I know I can do this when I:
State key geographical terms and identify their meaning.
2
List and explain the water cycle process.
I know I can do this when I:
Identify the purpose of topographic
maps, interpret a variety of topographic
maps and explain the features
State what information a topographic map is displaying.
represented.
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
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different from current use.
4
Explain ways in which humans manage I know I can do this when I:
river systems.
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.
6
Apply field study skills of annotated
diagrams, maps, field drawings,
observations and notes.
State key environmental impacts and issues regarding the
Mary River Catchment.
I know I can do this when I:
Neatly and accurately draw and label diagrams.
Make notes on key observable characteristics.
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.
8
Analyse and evaluate the impact
consumer products have on water
resources.
Complete sketches and mud maps.
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.
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.