Introduction
In this lesson, students will be tasked with identifying the geographical processes that have shaped Lithgow's identity. Students must discuss the physical and human processes that shaped the town. This lesson will explore how the physical and human processes have been interconnected in the way they shaped Lithgow.
Task
Students must identify processes that shaped Lithgow, using both the source booklet as well as independent internet research. once students have listed the significant processes, students will respond to two inquiry questions in the form of a written response.
Access this site and investigate what it discusses of the history of Lithgow.
https://lithgow-tourism.com/history.htm
Access this site and investigate the physical geography of Lithgow.
https://en-au.topographic-map.com/map-k1cq57/Lithgow/?center=-33.71063%….
Process
| Using figures 2, 3, 4, 5,6 and 7, list the natural processes that shaped Lithgow's identity |
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| Using figures 8, 9, 10, and 11 list the human processes that shape Lithgow's identity |
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Inquiry question 1: How did the coal industry, Lithgow's industrial history, and the Zigzag railway historically shape the economy of Lithgow? |
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Inquiry question 2: How have Zigzag railway, Lithgow's landscape, and other factors influenced the popularity of Lithgow as a tourist destination? |
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Using figures 14 and 15, compare and contrast the Physical and human processes that have shaped Lithgow in comparison to those that have shaped Campbelltown. Use the content knowledge and resources provided on the Campbelltown case study to answer this question. |
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Evaluation
| Correct, Complete, Detailed | Correct, Complete | Mostly correct, Complete | Somewhat correct, Mostly Complete | Mostly Incomplete, Mostly Incorrect |
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All information is correct.
All parts are complete.
Details have been incorporated. The student provides a detailed response, addressing the interconnection between the coal deposits, the Zigzag railway, and the industrial economy of Lithgow The student provides a detailed response discussing how the natural landscape of the Blue Mountains, as well as the retiring of the Zigzag railway, discussing its transformation into a tourist experience, shaped the identity of Lithgow Use the final question on the comparison between Lithgow and Campbelltown as a formative assessment. The comparison will allow the teacher to evaluate which students understand and can identify the processes that shape different settlements. |
All information is correct.
All parts are complete. The student makes sound connections on the interconnection between the coal deposits, the Zigzag railway, and the industrial economy of Lithgow. The student shows an understanding of how the Blue Mountain landscape as well as the Zigzag Railway have shaped the tourism of Lithgow |
Most information is correct.
All parts are complete The student references the interconnection between the coal deposits, the Zigzag railway, and the industrial economy of Lithgow. The student makes reference to how the Blue Mountain landscape as well as the Zigzag Railway have shaped the tourism of Lithgow |
The information is somewhat correct.
Most Parts are complete The student fails to make reference to the interconnection between the coal deposits, the Zigzag railway, and the industrial economy of Lithgow The student fails to make reference to how the Blue Mountain landscape as well as the Zigzag Railway have shaped the tourism of Lithgow |
Information is mostly incorrect.
Most parts are incomplete The student has not attempted to answer inquiry question 1 The student has not attempted to answer inquiry question 2 |
Conclusion
This lesson will provide students with the chance to research and discuss how the mountains as well as the ore and coal deposits have shaped Lithgow. The students will also explore Lithgow's industrial industry and how this molded Lithgow's economy and identity. Student's should also understand the emergence of the tourist economy of Lithgow with the scenic view of the mountains and the conversion of the Zigzag railway from coal transport, to tourist attraction, has led Lithgow to develop as a successful tourist hotspot.