Enhancing school ground biodiversity

Australian Curriculum Link:

• Year 5 Science: Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS093)
• Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043)
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE083)

Year 6 Science:

• Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS110)
• The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)
• Scientific knowledge is used to inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100)

Syllabus Outcomes: ST3-6PW, ST3-4WS, ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW.

Time required: 30 mins (plus planting)

Teacher input: Lead discussion, review students’ findings in this unit when it is relevant.

• School grounds map
• Whiteboard or smartboard
• Resources from previous biodiversity activities
• Local indigenous nurseries information and contacts.

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