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Unit 5
The Central National Area
Mapping the National Capital
Activity
Setting the scene
The National Capital's central national area contains symbols and structures of the nation's culture, history and aspirations.
The geometric centre of Walter Burley Griffin's original design, it provides the focus for the Seat of Government, cultural institutions and the recreation areas of the capital. It is often the location for events, memorials, protests, parades and the workings of democracy, all of which add meaning to the National Capital and are a source of pride for Australians.
Use the MAPPING THE NATIONAL CAPITAL map to complete the following activity.
What to do
Locate cultural institutions and commemorative areas on the National Capital map using geographical tools.
You will need
- The National Capital map
- pencil
- ruler
- protractor
Follow the coordinates to locate the exact position of each site.
1. Parliament House to Old Parliament House |
36° |
800m |
2. Old Parliament House to Questacon |
19° |
450m |
3. Questacon to the National Library |
322° |
280m |
4. The National Library to Commonwealth Place |
98° |
440m |
5. Commonwealth Place to the High Court |
150° |
220m |
6. The High Court to the National Gallery |
150° |
160m |
7. The National Gallery to the National Carillon |
70° |
540m |
8. The National Carillon to the National Capital Exhibition |
312° |
1360m |
Locate the Captain Cook Memorial Jet.
a. Parliament House to the Captain Cook Memorial Jet |
15° |
b. The National Carillon to the Captain Cook Memorial Jet |
304° |
c. City Hill to the Captain Cook Memorial Jet |
176° |
Be creative
Once you have found the location of a site or structure, create an icon that represents its role and purpose.
Locate and label the three distinct areas of Lake Burley Griffin: Central Basin,
West Basin and East Basin.
MAPPING THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
