LANDSCAPES & NATIONAL IDENTITY YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY- MR SCHULTZ

LANDSCAPES & NATIONAL IDENTITY YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY- MR SCHULTZ

RECAP- WHAT ARE LANDSCAPES? The visible features of an area, including: natural elements of landforms (such as mountains, valleys, coastlines) water bodies (such as rivers, lakes, seas and oceans) living elements of land cover (including vegetation and wildlife) human elements (including different forms of land use and structures) changeable elements (such as weather conditions). Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,

BUILDING A NATIONAL IDENTITY We are not born with a national identity A country s history helps develop national identity Our awareness and understanding of national identity are shaped by images of our biophysical and built environments Media helps shape national identity Art helps shape national identity National identity includes values and is often expressed in our behaviour Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,

LANDSCAPES & NATIONAL IDENTITY Landscapes play a powerful role in the creation of national identities. People connect with an image of a landscape. This has an impact on how they see themselves as a national community. Landscapes also build a sense of belonging that helps define people s attitudes and perspectives. Pearson, 2014 Landscapes have a lot of meaning to people Backdrop of our day-to-day lives Link people to nature Link past and present Some landscapes symbolise a nation, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,

Image: Left- Georgan Bay National Park, Canada by Willy Waterton, Parks Canada; Right- https://lukeaustin.wordpress.com/tag/canadianrockies/

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Images: Right- 120 Church St Buffalo, NY, 14202 Reservations: 716-845-5100 Adam's Mark 2013, Buffalo NY Hotel; Left- http://www.boomsbeat.com/articles/31/20140109/37-amazingphotos-that-capture-the-beauty-of-the-grand-canyon.htm

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Images: Left-http://splendidevoyage.com/2013/07/20/new-discoveries-along-thegolden-path/; Right- http://itsthequestionthatdrivesus.net/tag/religion/

Image: Frederick McCubbin, Down on his luck 1889, oil on canvas, 145.0 x 183.3 x 14.0 cm (framed) State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth Purchased, 1896

Image: Copyright Phil Hollett Photography

Image: Copyright Paul Oliver, Brighton Beach Boxes

AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES AND NATIONAL IDENTITY: FROM THE BUSH TO THE BEACH When European settlers first arrived in Australia, they encountered an environment very different from Europe. Vast expanse of country Outback forests and farmland- became known as the bush Uniquely Australian Evokes tales of the struggle for survival Stories of drovers, outback women, bushrangers and even lost children By 1900, the landscape of the bush had become the symbol of the new nation, even though most people lived in towns and cities Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,

AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES AND NATIONAL IDENTITY: FROM THE BUSH TO THE BEACH More recently, the beach has become a symbolic landscape. Most Australians live near the coast Beach culture has become a major aspect of Australian lifestyle Character attributes of bush heroes transferred to lifesavers patrolling surf beaches We are still a young nation and our national identity is still a work in progress Becoming more urban and multicultural New layers to our identity are being added Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,

ACTIVITY Select an Australian landscape and design an annotated visual display of a landscape that in your opinion characterises Australia s national identity. Your display must include: The location of the landscape The name of the landscape or area (if applicable) What the landscape looks like The key features of the landscape Your understanding or idea of what Australian national identity is A list of reason why you chose this landscape to characterise Australia s national identity Possible options: Uluru Sydney harbour The Great Barrier Reef MCG Bondi Beach Etc. Content adapted from: Pearson Australia (2014) Geography 8 Student book, chapter 2.2 Landscapes and National Identity,