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Lesson 2 - Features of places

Lesson 2 - Features of places

Learning intention

We are learning to describe natural and human features.

Success criteria

We can describe natural and human features in bushland.

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Activity 1

Sit spots | Field of Mars EEC (1:02min) | Video transcript | YouTube

How can we learn about the features of places?

The best way to learn about a place is to visit it.

A sit spot helps us to stop, look, listen and feel.

View the Sit spots video.
Go outside and do a sit spot.
What did you see, hear and feel?

Activity 2

Natural environments | Field of Mars EEC (1:14min) | Video transcript | YouTube

What are the features at Sugarloaf Hill?

Sugarloaf Hill in Lane Cove National Park is a beautiful bushland area with some built features.

View the Natural environments video.
Look at the natural and built features of each environment.
What was your favourite environment?
Complete the activity Environments in the Lane Cove National Park.

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