Stage 2
THE EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT
OUTCOMES
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KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS
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CONTENT FOCUS
- Students explore the climate, natural vegetation and native animals of places in Australia and Asia. They examine the importance of natural vegetation and natural resources to the environment, animals and people and learn about the ways people value environments, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Students identify sustainable practices and recognise that there are differing views on how sustainability can be achieved.
NATIONAL PARK CASE STUDY
http://www.hsiensw.com/k-10-teaching-and-learning-framework.html |
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
http://www.hsiensw.com/k-10-teaching-and-learning-framework.html |
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ANIMAL HABITATS
NSW State Library Resources |
"Students study a drawing of a rainbow lorikeet and answer questions about its habitat."
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VEGETATION TYPES
NSW State Library Resources |
"Students study an early drawing of plants in Australia and answer questions about the natural environment."
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