Year 8 Geography · Australian Curriculum v9
Create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources
Content descriptor
Create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources.
- Code
- AC9HG8S06
- Year level
- Year 8
- Subject
- Geography
- Strand
- Skills
- Sub-strand
- Communicating
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Learning intention
We are learning to create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources.
Cloze sentence
Create , explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources.
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- AC9HG8K05The causes and impacts of a geomorphological hazard on people, places and environments, and the effects of responses
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9HG8S06?
AC9HG8S06 is a content descriptor in the Year 8 Geography curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Skills strand). It asks students to create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources.
What year level is AC9HG8S06?
AC9HG8S06 sits in the Year 8 Geography curriculum.
How can I create resources for AC9HG8S06?
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