Outdoor Learning - Classifying The Living World Around You

Curriculum codes: 

• Year 7: ACSSU111

Complete lesson for classroom teachers:
https://www.coolaustralia.org/activity/outdoor-learning-classification-of-living-things-year-7/

Safety advice: Conduct a risk assessment of the site before heading out. Examples of potential dangers outside: large trees with dead or dying limbs, stinging or biting insects, sunburn and dehydration. It’s also best to be prepared by having a phone and first aid kit handy.
Some kids will be able to work on this activity with minimal support.

Ideal for: Lower Secondary

Themes: 

• investigate 
• think and connect 

Time required: Part A – 30 minutes; Part B – 50 minutes; Part C – 30 minutes 

Curriculum connections: Science, Critical and Creative Thinking, Sustainability

Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand-alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real-world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in remote or school settings.