Exploring our environment across the curriculum
The next few months are all about our environment, and there are many ways you can explore this topic across the curriculum. We know that focusing on literacy and maths skills is the topic of conversation for many teachers. Introducing these skills using real-world topics can be a great way to engage with students who are struggling to settle back into a routine.
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Habitats, People and Animals
Roots & Shoots – Investigating Habitats
Lower Primary
Investigate the interconnectedness of animals, people and environment through the context of habitats and biodiversity. Challenge students to think about how their choices and behaviours impact habitats and the needs of living things.
Roots & Shoots – Focus on Consumption
Upper Primary
How do our needs, wants and behaviours impact our environment? What impact do the choices we make have on the habitat of animals? Lessons cover Science, HASS, Maths and Civics & Citizenship.
New and integrated curriculum ideas – find out what’s popular, what’s coming up and what’s new
Looking for ideas? This month we’ve got Economics under the spotlight, and we’ve included some ideas for future planning.
Under the Spotlight: Economics, Business and Career Development
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What is Popular?Sometimes the best ideas come from those around us. Have a look at what’s been getting hits this month. Most Viewed Lessons |
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