Programming for geographical inquiry K–10

In this section you will follow the inquiry design process to complete the deliverable. When completed, send it to your principal or supervisor for verification.

A set of geography teaching and learning frameworks has been prepared to assist teachers in programming for geography.


You may also refer to the Stage 2 Earth’s Environment: Protection of environments sample geographical inquiry.

To create your inquiry, it is recommended you use Program builder. However, you may use a school based programming proforma, or save and type over a teaching and learning framework.

Access a Program builder template:

The inquiry design process Select focus area and content heading Select syllabus outcomes, content and key inquiry questions Decide on a case study and write geographical question List geographical concepts, skills and tools Consider assessment strategies to embed in the learning and plan assessment of prior knowledge, skills and understanding Plan teaching and learning strategies for each stage of the inquiry process: Acquire, Process, Communicate. Adjust content, process, product or learning environment Adjust content, process, product or learning environment Plan evaluation strategies and reflection on learning process

Text version, The inquiry design process