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Curriculum content descriptions

sustainable use and management of renewable and non-renewable resources, including the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians have for Country/Place (AC9HS4K06)

Elaborations
  • exploring how some resources are used and managed in sustainable and non-sustainable ways; for example, auditing use of renewable and non-renewable resources in the classroom, investigating recycling and waste disposal of non-renewable resources in the school and by local government, reducing waste through “nude food” lunch boxes and using recycled toilet paper, examining how renewable resources such as timber are managed
  • investigating how First Nations Australians adapted ways using knowledge and practices linked to the sustainable use of resources and environments (for example, rotational use and harvesting of resources; mutton-bird harvesting in Tasmania; the use of fire; the use of vegetation endemic in the local area for food, shelter, medicine, tools and weapons; and the collection of bush food from semi-arid rangelands), and how this knowledge can be taught through stories and songs, reflecting their inherent, custodial responsibilities
General capabilities
  • Ethical understanding Ethical understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Sustainable development,  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,  Attitudes,  Environmental management,  Land custodianship,  Environmental stewardship

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War on Waste: Season 3

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We all know recycling is a great way to reduce waste going into landfills, but there can be other benefits too. This digibook resource explores various video clips from the War on Waste series season 3 including microplastics, food waste and fast fashion. Each topic has a series of discussion questions for students.

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Old Bernie's Pond

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In this interactive, students work to clean up an unhealthy pond. They learn how it has become polluted and invaded by introduced species and restore the pond by choosing actions such as planting native species and removing sources of pollution. Students earn points to get a printable certificate.

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Construct a catchment - teacher resource kit

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This activity kit encourages students to investigate dams and reservoirs in their local areas, and create their own model. Activities are guided by the design thinking process, and scaffold students to work in teams to investigate their local catchment, the habitats, landforms and people that would be impacted by damming ...

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School water use audit (Year 4)

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In this activity, students identify the water use areas in the school and the water use items found in those areas. On the ‘Water walk’, students also identify any leaking water use items. They assess how water savings can be made in each of these areas.

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Story of a river

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In this activity, students use a story of a fictional river to explore the impacts of various land uses on the ecological health of a river. This demonstration can be used to introduce science or geography concepts related to your local catchment e.g. land uses, water cycle, human impacts and contaminants or waste in river ...

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Recycle: How do visual and theatre arts convey issues about the environment?

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In this lesson students will explore the concepts behind the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” slogan. They will examine the process of recycling and perform a commercial with a backdrop made of recycled materials.

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War on Waste: Season 1

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We all know recycling is a great way to reduce waste going into landfills, but there can be other benefits too. This digibook resource explores various video clips from the War on Waste series season 1 including plastic bags, plastic in the oceans, coffee cups and recycling clothing. Each topic has a series of discussion ...

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Civics in Pictures

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This site lists picture books that can be used as a springboard for discussion and activities about topics such as sustainable living, more effective learning spaces, media literacy, and positive action towards inclusion. The site hosts teaching suggestions and activity sheets for each picture book.

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Indigenous bags and textiles

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Have you ever wondered why your bags are made from certain materials? There are many factors involved, including usage and availability of material. In this video, learn what the Kun-maj (small fishing bag) is made of and how it is made. Why is it strung together rather than woven? How is it different from Yvonne Koolmatrie’s ...

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Sustainable transport – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

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This sustainable transport learning resource will guide students through an extended school based investigation. Students will develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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Waste and materials – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

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This resource guides students through an extended school-based or local investigation focussed on waste and materials using the five-step sustainability action process. The resource supports the investigation of a real-world issue or problem. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate ...

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Thermal comfort – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

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This thermal comfort learning resource will guide students through an extended school based investigation. Students will develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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Kitchen gardens – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

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This resource guides students through an extended school-based or local investigation focussed on kitchen gardens using the five-step sustainability action process. The resource supports the investigation of a real-world issue or problem. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and ...

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Biodiversity – sustainability action process (Years 3–6)

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This biodiversity learning resource guides students through an extended school based investigation. Students develop and implement a chosen sustainability action and then evaluate and reflect on their success and their learning.

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Creating a food garden: vision

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This learning activity is part of a sequence of 5 individual learning activities focused on creating a food garden. The order of these learning activities are: vision, site assessment, installing a no dig garden bed, planting and harvesting. OUTCOMES For children to: • appreciate what they would like to achieve from creating ...

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Indigenous watercrafts

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Did you know that many different types of watercrafts were used by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? Watercrafts varied in design, size and materials. Learn about two specific examples: the Ningher and the nawi. Why do you think the people from lutruwita and the Eora nation had such different watercrafts? ...

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Walking on Aboriginal land

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Benjamin Church works for the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Watch as Ben welcomes visitors through the Welcome to Country ceremony. Why do people place leaves in the fire? What does that signify? As Ben takes his visitors through the Royal Botanic Gardens, he explains the importance of land to Aboriginal people.

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Through our eyes: series 1

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This series of 18 short videos provides insights into the land management practices and social, spiritual and cultural knowledge of the Ngemba, Kamilaroi and Euahlayi Aboriginal language groups in north-western NSW. The videos are presented by the Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders and cover a range of topics including ...

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World heritage: Kakadu information display

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Look at descriptions of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. Help a park ranger to sort facts and pictures for an information display. Use a model structure, sample text and images to build a description for visitors. Include sections on the park's location, wildlife and cultural importance.

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Indigenous Science: shell middens and fish traps

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This is an article about Aboriginal shell middens along the Queensland coast and the information they provide about Aboriginal food collection practices. Written by Kudjala/Kalkadoon Elder from Queensland Letitia Murgha and intended mainly for teachers, it describes how shell middens were created over thousands of years ...

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