Exploration can result in positive and negative consequences
Different types of explorations, eg. land, ocean, space, ideas, with examples of what was explored, and where and when it took place
Exploration can result in positive and negative consequences
The impact of exploration
Researchers inquire into people, issues and events by seeking answers to their questions.
Pose and develop questions to guide an inquiry about people, events and/or issues:
- Before, during and after an inquiry to frame and guide the stages.
- By developing different types of questions for different purposes.
- To guide the identification and location of useful sources for an investigation or project, eg. Is this source useful?, What resources do we need to conduct this project?
Locate and collect relevant information from primary sources (including surveys) and secondary sources including the use of search engines and simple search functions.
Organise and represent information and data in a range of formats.
Sequence information about people and/or events using annotated timelines and/or flowcharts showing the stages of a process.
Examine multiple perspectives on actions, events and issues in the past and present.
Acknowledge the ideas of others by providing a list of sources.
Spacial thinking and mapping skills help people understand the world around them at different scales
Use intermediate cardinal compass points (i.e., NE, NW, SE, SW) to provide direction
Use latitude and longitude to locate something on a map or globe
Use absolute distance to measure distance on a map
Identify and analyze different features on thematic maps
Exploration can result in positive and negative consequences
Factors that motivate people to explore
Considering different perspectives before, during and after an exploration can deepen understanding and lead to better decision making
There are often three primary motivations for exploration: knowledge-seeking, wealth and power.
Exploration can lead to new technology and innovation
Advancements in technology and innovation that have resulted form or led to exploration
