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Exploring Our Environments Curriculum

Learning Branch – Exploring our Environment

Years 5 & 6

Students take a magnifying glass look at the environment and dwell a little longer within it through hands on practical adventures. Students will have a key focus on a specific environment within our local area. The environments that can be explored are river, rock or bush. Students will gain an understanding of the interconnectedness within our ecosystems, the different species that occupy these and their role within these niches. Students will also gain and understanding of some of the land management issues, the natural history of the particular environment and compare and contrast similar environments in different locations. Sustainability is a focus, with students gaining an understanding of the patterns of living and how they rely on the interdependence of healthy social, economic and ecological systems. This learning branch is offered to years 3 to 8. The example below is for grade 5 and 6.

Staff choose a particular environment within the local area. Defined as either: River, Rock or Bush.

Learning Area

Capability

Strand

Sub Strand

Content Description

Foci

Health and Physical Education Personal, social and Community Health Contributing to healthy and active communities Explore how participation in outdoor activities supports personal and community health and wellbeing and creates connections to the natural and built environment

(VCHPEP113)

Undertake Practical

Learning adventures

Students will undertake practical learning adventures within their given focus environment

Geography Geographical Concepts and Skills Place, space and interconnection Describe and explain interconnections within places and between places, and the effects of these interconnections

(VCGGC087)

Exploring Interconnections

Students will gain an understanding of natural systems and cycles and the interconnected ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.

 

Science Science Understanding Strand Biological sciences The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment

(VCSSU075)

Analyse the Environment

Students will analyse their environment through the use of contemporary data collection techniques

 

Science Science Understanding Strand Earth and space sciences Sudden geological changes or extreme weather conditions can affect Earth’s surface

(VCSSU079)

Formation of the Environment

Students will learn about the formation of the specific environment from an ancient historical perspective

 

A picturesque natural bush learning environment

Students are immersed in a rich and unique learning environment that allows them to explore, discover, be challenged and enjoy their learning.

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