HSIE Geography / Religion Year 7 - Landscapes and Landforms & Stewardship: A Way of Life: Home

Watch this short video explaining stewardship (duration 2 min 46 sec)

For a little inspiration, click the image below to view National Geographic's beautiful slideshow of 10 of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world

Tips for Creating an Awesome Picture Book
for your Assessment!

• A picture book's structure is tight - this means you have to make a complete story make sense, with character and plot development, within the allocated 400-500 words
  
  
• Illustrations can span across two open pages, or on a single page, and help tell the story visually
   
• A 'blurb' is a short summary of the story, written on the back cover of the book. It should be short and engaging, and encourage the reader to pick up the book and read it!
   
• 'Page-turn' technique is a term explaining a break or division in the story to build suspense, surprise or fun. An example of this may a page of text that reads "The small boy climbed to the top of the mountain and saw....", with the remainder of the sentence written on the following page.
   
• The basic framework of a picture book involves 3 steps:
  1. Set-up the story (the beginning) - establish your central character, setting and story projection
  2. Arc / critical point (complication) - a problem or crucial change in the story occurs
  3. Resolution (ending) - problem is solved / rectified, character has developed from beginning to end
   
• Think about the language you are using, and who you are writing the book for. Language should be simple and straightforward, and be able to be understood and comprehended by a 5 year old.

 Geographic Inquiry 

Geographic inquiry involves the ability to collect, process and communicate geographical information. Geographic questions may ask Where is it located? Why is it there? What is the significance of the location? What is this place like? With what is it associated? What are the consequences of its location and associations? 

Outcomes being assessed for this assessment:

• GE4-1 - locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments
• GE4-7 / RE Skill - acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry
• GE4-8/ RE Skill - communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies
• Strand C RE - explores and identifies ways by which people may be stewards of creation

Writing a Picture Book 

An article outlining 7 tips on picture book writing

Visual Literacy in Picture Books

These great picture books (and more) are available in the Library. See staff if you need help!