In this unit, students will investigate the interconnectedness of animals, people and environment through the context of habitats and biodiversity. The lessons are designed to challenge students to think about how their choices and behaviours impact habitats and the needs of living things, specifically making connections between actions and situati... Read more »
Tuning in
A tuning in activity helps students to define and focus on the issues they will be dealing with in the unit of work.
Finding Out
Students will need to obtain more information about the issues they are going to investigate. They can identify questions of interest and research these either in small groups or on their own. Once information is gathered, it can be shared using chosen communication methods e.g. short presentations. Students can continue finding out by completing a range of investigations, including gathering data. They use appropriate methods to present and communicate what they have found out.
Roots & Shoots – Threatened and Endangered Animals – Lower Primary
Roots & Shoots – Exploring Habitats – Lower Primary
Roots & Shoots – Endangered Data – Maths – Lower Primary
Considering Social Action
Students are given opportunities to apply their learning in real world situations, in the classroom, school, home or the local community.
