Where is Circular Quay and how do you get there?

Factors that shape places: Circular Quay

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Geography: Year 5 and Year 6
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Factors that change environments: Circular Quay
Sydney Harbour and Circular Quay
What is Circular Quay and how is it used?

Where is Circular Quay and how do you get there?

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Where is Circular Quay and how do you get there?

 Students use Sources 2 to 4 and Google Maps in the download resource to locate Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the nearest train stations and bus stops.

Students plot the train stations and bus stops on the map in Source 4. They also write a description for tourists of the location of Circular Quay to accompany the map. Students include information on public transport services to Circular Quay.

Aerial views of Sydney; Biennale exhibition; Anti-GST rally; Federation Day march, Sydney, 1999-2002 / photographed by Karl Sharp
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