Forest Ecology Walk

Biological Sciences

Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features. (AC9SFU01)

Elaboration: Recognising First Nations Australians' use of observable features to group living things.

Science as Human Endeavour

Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world. (AC9SFH01)

Elaboration: Using their senses to make observations and exploring how scientists use their senses as well as equipment to make observations.

Science Inquiry

Engage in investigations safely and make observations using their senses. (AC9SFI02)

Elaboration: Using provided tools such as binoculars, magnifying glasses & digital photography to enhance their observations of plants and animals.

Geography

The features of familiar places they belong to, why some places are special, and how places can be looked after. (AC9HSFK03)

The importance of Country/Place to First Nations Australians and the Country/Place on which the school is located. (AC9HSFK04)

Health and Physical Education

Participate in a range of activities in natural and outdoor settings and explore the benefits of being physically active. (AC9HPFM03)

Biological Sciences

Identify the basic needs of plants and animals, including air, water, food, or shelter, and describe how the places they live meet those needs. (AC9S1U01)

Earth & Space Sciences

Describe daily and seasonal changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life. (AC9S1U02)

Geography

The natural, managed, and constructed features of local places and their location. (AC9HS1K03)

How places change and how they can be cared for by different groups, including First Nations Australians. (AC9HS1K04)

Health and Physical Education

Participate in a range of physical activities in natural and outdoor settings, and investigate factors and settings that make physical activity enjoyable. (AC9HP2M03)

Identify and explore skills and strategies to develop respectful relationships. (AC9HP2P02)

Elaboration: Discussing strategies we can use to show respect to First Nations Australians and acknowledge difference using appropriate language.

History

A local individual, group, place, or building and the reasons for their importance, including social, cultural, or spiritual significance. (AC9HS2K01)

How technological developments changed people's lives at home and in the ways, they worked, travelled, and communicated. (AC9HS2K02)

Elaboration: Identifying the technologies used by local First Nations Australians for aspects of daily life such as providing food, shelter and transportation.

Geography

The interconnections of First Nations Australians to a local Country/Place. (AC9HS2K04)

Elaboration: Listening to stories connecting local First Nations Australians with the land, sea, waterways, sky and animals of their Country/Place.

Health and Physical Education

Participate in a range of physical activities in natural and outdoor settings, and investigate factors and settings that make physical activity enjoyable. (AC9HP2M03)

Identify and explore skills and strategies to develop respectful relationships. (AC9HP2P02)

Elaboration: Discussing strategies we can use to show respect to First Nations Australians and acknowledge difference using appropriate language.

Design Technologies

Explore how plants and animals are grown for food, clothing and shelter. (AC9TDE2K03)

First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways. (A_TSICP1)

First Nations Australians' ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing. (A_TSIC2)

The significant and ongoing contributions of First Nations Australians and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally. (A_TSIP3)​

All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth's systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival. (SS1)

Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments. (SS2)

Critical and Creative Thinking – Inquiring, Generating, Analysing, Reflecting.

Personal and Social Capabilities - Self-awareness, Self-management, Social awareness, Social management. 

Intercultural Understanding - Reflect on the relationship between cultures and identities; Examine cultural perspectives and worldviews and explore the influence of cultures on interactions.

Ethical Understanding - Explore ethical concepts; Examine values, rights and responsibilities and ethical norms; Recognise influences on ethical behaviour and perspectives.​​​