Exploring Our Local Area
Social Education · 5th Year · My Own Place · 2.º Período

Exploring Our Local Area

Students conduct a geographical and social survey of their local area, identifying its key features, boundaries, and demographic makeup. They develop a sense of belonging and spatial awareness.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLCA Social Education, Module 2, Unit 1, LO 1LCA Social Education, Module 2, Unit 1, LO 2

About This Topic

Students conduct a geographical and social survey of their local area, identifying its key features, boundaries, and demographic makeup. They develop a sense of belonging and spatial awareness.

Key Questions

  1. What are the defining physical and social features of our local area?
  2. How has the population of our area changed over time?
  3. What makes our community unique?

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