Years 6–7 Exploring G20
Teaching and learning activities
Using G20 as a context for teaching and learning
The Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders Summit will be held in Brisbane, Queensland on 15 and 16 November 2014. At the summit, leaders of the world’s
most economically developed countries discuss and make decisions about important economic and financial issues. The 2014 G20 summit is based
on the themes of stronger economic growth and employment outcomes, and protecting the global economy from future shocks.
The G20 summit provides an opportunity to connect learning in Geography and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) to the concepts, issues
and contexts associated with this event.
The package of resources that teachers may access includes:
 Introducing G20 (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teaching-learning.html), which contains introductory information and activities
 Exploring G20 (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teaching-learning.html), which contains teaching and learning linked to curriculum areas
 Literacy and Numeracy G20 (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teaching-learning.html), which provides opportunities to embed literacy and numeracy
learning related to G20.
Exploring G20
The Exploring G20 Teaching and learning activities are available for a single year level or multiple year levels.
 Year 6 Teaching and learning activities (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teaching-learning.html)
 Year 7 Teaching and learning activities (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teaching-learning.html).
When planning for other year levels, refer to the P–7 Exploring G20 Teaching and learning overview (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/6-7-teachinglearning.html).
Years 6–7 Exploring G20
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Overview
Year 6
Year 7
In this set of teaching and learning activities students explore the countries of
the Asia region participating in the G20 summit. Students investigate differences
in the economic, demographic and social characteristics between G20 member
and guest countries. They develop their understanding of the significance of the
G20 summit as an event that connects people and places around the world.
In this set of teaching and learning activities students use digital resources to
develop an understanding of how access to services and facilities influence
people’s perception of the liveability of G20 member and guest countries.
Curriculum links
The Years 6–7 Exploring G20 Teaching and learning package provides opportunities for students to demonstrate the following curriculum content.
Australian Curriculum: Geography
Key inquiry questions:
 How do places, people and cultures differ across the world?
 What are Australia’s global connections between people and
places?
Key inquiry question:
How do people’s reliance on places and environments influence their
perception of them?
Year 6
Year 7
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding
The location of the major countries of the Asia region in relation to Australia and
the geographical diversity within the region (ACHGK031)
The factors that influence the decisions people make about where to live and
their perceptions of the liveability of places (ACHGK043)
Differences in the economic, demographic and social characteristics between
countries across the world (ACHGK032)
The influence of accessibility to services and facilities on the liveability of places
(ACHGK044)
Significant events that connect people and places throughout the world
(ACHGK034)
Geographical Inquiry and Skills
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Collect and record relevant geographical data and information, using ethical
protocols, from primary and secondary sources, for example, people, maps,
plans, photographs, satellite images, statistical sources and reports
(ACHGS041)
Collect, select and record relevant geographical data and information, using
ethical protocols, from appropriate primary and secondary sources
(ACHGS048)
Interpret geographical data and other information using digital and spatial
technologies as appropriate, and identify spatial distributions, patterns and
trends, and infer relationships to draw conclusions (ACHGS044)
Analyse geographical data and other information using qualitative and
quantitative methods, and digital and spatial technologies as appropriate, to
identify and propose explanations for spatial distributions, patterns and trends
and infer relationships (ACHGS051)
Present findings and ideas in a range of communication forms, for example,
written, oral, graphic, tabular, visual and maps, using geographical terminology
and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS045)
Present findings, arguments and ideas in a range of communication forms
selected to suit a particular audience and purpose; using geographical
terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS053)
Opportunities to embed the general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities in the classroom are identified using the following icons related to each
content description.
Literacy
Numeracy
ICT capability
Critical and creative thinking
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Personal and social capability
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia
Ethical behaviour
Intercultural understanding
Sustainability
Queensland curriculum: Studies of Society and Environment Essential Learnings
By the end of Year 7
Political and Economic Systems
Australia is connected to other nations through international agreements, the responsibilities of global citizenship, and share commitments to security and
environmental issues
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The following assessment ideas could be included in a folio of student work. Teachers will make decisions about the specific assessment techniques,
formats and categories to be used.
Assessment
Year 6
Year 7
Explain the characteristics (economic, demographic and social) of Australia and
a G20 country in the Asia region. Represent characteristics data in a table or on
a map using cartographic conventions.
Describe the interconnections between people and places in Australia and a
country in the Asia region, considering economic, demographic and social
characteristics. Identify how these interconnections change places and affect
people.
Identify and describe how the G20 Summit may influence the interconnections
between people and places. Present findings and ideas using geographical
terminology and graphic representations in a communication form, e.g. written,
spoken/signed and/or multimodal.
Describe the characteristics (economic, demographic and social) of a capital city
in a G20 country of your choice. Explain interconnections between people, place
and environment, and describe how people affect places and environments.
Develop a proposal that argues the liveability of the chosen capital city from
spatial patterns, trends and relationships.
Present findings and arguments using relevant geographical terminology and
graphic representations in a communication form, e.g. written, spoken/signed
and/or multimodal.
Students will:
 explain the characteristics of diverse places in different locations
 describe the interconnections between people and places
 identify factors that influence these interconnections
 describe how these interconnections change places and affect people
 represent data in a table or on a map using cartographic conventions of
border, source, scale, legend, title and north point
 present findings and ideas using geographical terminology in a
communication form.
Students will:
 describe the characteristics of a place
 explain interconnections between people, place and environment and describe
how they affect place and environment
 propose simple explanations for the liveability of the chosen capital city from
spatial patterns, trends and relationships
 present findings and arguments using geographical terminology and graphic
representations in a communication form.
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Teaching and learning
The following teaching and learning activities are described in a sequence that aims to develop student learning. However, teachers may select
activities and plan alternative sequences to suit their local setting.
Year 6 Teaching and learning activities
Focus question: How are the characteristics (economic, demographic and social) of a G20 country in the Asia region different from Australia?
Activity 1
Using the Interactive G20 map (Intermediate) (http://g20.qcaa.qld.edu.au), locate:
 the equator, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the continents in relation to Australia
 countries attending the G20 summit
 countries from the European Union attending the G20 summit
 G20 countries in the Asia region. Compare each location to Australia
 the leader representing each Asia region G20 country at the G20 Leaders Summit.
Activity 2
Choose a member country from the Asia region that is attending the G20 summit. Research and record (in a table or on a map) information about
Australia and the chosen country. Use information on the Interactive G20 map (Intermediate) (http://g20.qcaa.qld.edu.au) to compare the:
 economic characteristics, e.g. gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, major Australian imports and exports
 demographic and social characteristics, e.g. population, life expectancy at birth: men, life expectancy at birth: women.
Teacher note: If needed, identify and explain terms used to describe the characteristics of places such as population and life expectancy.
Activity 3
Using a digital application such as Gapminder (www.gapminder.org), examine and compare changes in economic, demographic and social
characteristics of a G20 country in the Asia region and Australia over time.
Interpret each set of data (indicator graphs) about:
 GDP per capita
 life expectancy (years)
 total energy use (per person).
Discuss the data and identify patterns and trends:
 How do GDP per capita, life expectancy and total energy use differ between Australia the G20 country? What are possible reasons for this?
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Activity 4
Using a digital application such as Gapminder (www.gapminder.org), explore the interconnections between people and places in Australia and a G20
country. Consider economic, demographic and social characteristics.
Interpret each set of data (indicator graphs) about:
 GDP per capita and life expectancy (years)
 GDP per capita and energy use (per person).
Discuss the data and identify patterns and trends:
 What is the interconnection between each country’s GDP per capita and life expectancy (years)?
 What is the interconnection between each country’s GDP per capita and energy use (per person)?
 What can you infer from the data about how the interconnections change the places and lives of people in Australia and people in the G20 country?
Focus question: What are Australia’s global connections as a participant of the G20 Leaders Summit?
Activity 5
Using the Primary virtual field trip (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/virtual-field-trips.html), explore the 2014 G20 host city, Brisbane.
Activity 6
Identify and describe the significance of the G20 Leaders Summit as an event that connects people and places around the world. Discuss:
 Why is the G20 Leaders Summit a significant event for people in Brisbane/Queensland/Australia? (View the What is the G20? (Dr Matthew Burke)
video (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/expert-videos.html) for information.)
 What significant issue/s or objectives will the leaders focus on when meeting in Brisbane (visit the 2014 G20 website (www.g20.org) for
information)?
 What effects will the G20 Leaders Summit have on Brisbane/Queensland/Australia?
 How will the G20 Leaders Summit connect Brisbane/Queensland/Australia to other countries around the world?
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Year 7 Teaching and learning activities
Focus question: How does access to services and facilities influence people’s perception of the liveability of a place?
Activity 1
Using the Interactive G20 map (Intermediate) (http://g20.qcaa.qld.edu.au), locate:
 the equator, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the continents in relation to Australia
 countries attending the G20 summit
 countries from the European Union attending the G20 summit.
Activity 2
Using the Economy and Society information on the Interactive G20 map (Intermediate) (http://g20.qcaa.qld.edu.au), identify and record in a table the
economic, demographic and social characteristics of Australia and a G20 member country of your choice.
Economic characteristics include:
 gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (US$)
 major Australian imports (A$m)
 major Australian exports (A$m).
Demographic and social characteristics include:
 life expectancy at birth: men; and women (years)
 CO2 emissions (million tonnes per capita)
 households with access to the internet (%).
Activity 3
Compare the similarities and differences between the characteristics of Australia and the chosen G20 member country.
Activity 4
Using spatial applications such as Google Earth (www.google.com/earth) and Queensland Globe (www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/queenslandglobe), research the availability and accessibility of a range of services and facilities in both:
 Brisbane (or another urban settlement in Queensland)
 a capital city of a G20 member country of your choice.
Services and facilities may include:
 transportation infrastructure, e.g. public transport, airports, roads, waterways
 education and health services, e.g. schools, museums, hospitals.
Record information in a table or on a map.
Activity 5
Compare the similarities and differences of availability and accessibility to services and facilities in Brisbane (or another urban settlement in
Queensland) and a capital city of a G20 country. Discuss:
 What transport, education and/or health services are available in each city?
 How accessible are these transport, education and/or health services?
 What factors would influence the decisions people make about choosing where to live and the perception of the liveability of each of the cities?
Activity 6
Using the Primary virtual field trip (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/virtual-field-trips.html), explore 2014 G20 host city Brisbane.
Activity 7
Explain and justify why Brisbane has been chosen as an ideal location to host the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit as a result of access to, and availability
of, a range of services and facilities. Discuss:
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 What services and facilities does Brisbane offer as a G20 host city?
 How does the work of the G20 affect Queensland and Australia?
 What are the potential benefits of hosting the G20 Leaders Summit?
Resources
Below is a list of resources to support the Exploring G20 Teaching and learning activities.
G20 Resources and links
 Interactive G20 map (http://g20.qcaa.qld.edu.au)
An interactive world map providing information (including resources) for teachers and students about the G20 countries.
 Primary G20 virtual field trip (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/virtual-field-trips.html)
An interactive field trip of the Brisbane G20 precinct.
 What is the G20? (Dr Matthew Burke) video (www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/expert-videos.html)
A short video of G20 expert Dr Matthew Burke introducing the G20 summit.
 G20 website (www.g20.org)
A website about the G20, its members, priorities, past summits, event schedule as well as the Queensland 20 (Q20) and the benefits it presents
Queensland’s business, community and government sectors from Australia’s G20 presidency in 2014.
Spatial online tools
 Google Earth (www.google.com/earth)
A spatial online tool, which provides up-to-date maps, imagery, and other spatial data.
 Queensland Globe (www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/mapping-data/queensland-globe)
A spatial online tool, developed by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, which provides up-to-date Queensland maps, imagery and
other spatial data.
 Gapminder (www.gapminder.org)
A digital application (including a tutorial about how to use it) showing global trends in data.
More information
For more information, please visit the QCAA website at www.qcaa.qld.edu.au.
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