AuSSI Biodiversity Audit (Lower Primary)

Australian curriculum content descriptions:

Science Year 1:

• Living things live in different places where their needs are met (ACSSU211)
• Science involves asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events (ACSHE021)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE022)

Mathematics Year 1:

• Recognise, model, read, write and order numbers to at least 100. Locate these numbers on a number line (ACMNA013)

Geography Year 1:

• Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided (ACHASSI019)
• Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location (ACHASSI027)

Science Year 2:

• Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030)
• People use science in their daily lives, including when caring for their environment and living things (ACSHE035)

Geography Year 2:

• Collect data and information from observations and identify information and data from sources provided (ACHASSI035)
• Present narratives, information and findings in oral, graphic and written forms using simple terms to denote the passing of time and to describe direction and location (ACHASSI043)

Science Year 3:

• Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044)

Geography Year 3:

• Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations (ACHASSI053)
• Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms (ACHASSI061)

Science Year 4:

• Living things, including plants and animals, depend on each other and the environment to survive (ACSSU073)
• Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions (ACSHE062)

Geography Year 4:

• Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations (ACHASSI074)
• Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms (ACHASSI082)

Cross curriculum priorities:

Sustainability – OI.1 – The biosphere is a dynamic system providing conditions that sustain life on Earth. O1.2 -All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking

Syllabus Outcomes: GE1-3, GE2-4, ST1-4WS, ST1-11LW, ST1-9ES, ST2-11LW, ST1-10LW, ST2-10LW, MA1‑1WM, MA1‑2WM, MA1‑3WM, MA1‑4NA. 

Connecting lessons: Native animal identification.

• Digital cameras
• Students worksheets
• Internet access
• Printed map of school grounds (use Google Maps if no hard copy available)
• Drawing/writing materials

NOTE: Although this activity has been created in support of the ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic program you will not produce a specific habitat score, which you need to meet the data goals of the program.

This activity has been created to give younger students – for whom the official biodiversity audit would be too complex – an opportunity to participate in the biodiversity component of the ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic program. To gain accreditation your school will still need to complete the more complex biodiversity audit.