Unit Plan

Sustaining Our World Unit Plan

11 x lessons | Suitable for years: 4

This Geography unit addresses concepts surrounding the sustainable use and management of natural resources.

It consists of 10 lessons of approximately 60 minutes duration.

The sequence of lessons and suggested time frames should be regarded as a guide only; teachers should pace lessons in accordance with the individual learning needs of their class.

An assessment task for monitoring student understanding of the unit objectives is included and will require an additional lesson.

Curriculum

ACHASSI073

Pose questions to investigate people, events, places and issues
ACHASSI075

Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
ACHASSI074

Locate and collect information and data from different sources, including observations
ACHASSI078

Interpret data and information displayed in different formats, to identify and describe distributions and simple patterns
ACHASSI077

Examine information to identify different points of view and distinguish facts from opinions
ACHASSI081

Reflect on learning to propose actions in response to an issue or challenge and consider possible effects of proposed actions
ACHASSI080

Interact with others with respect to share points of view
ACHASSI079

Draw simple conclusions based on analysis of information and data
ACHASSI082

Present ideas, findings and conclusions in texts and modes that incorporate digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms
ACHASSK086

The nature of contact between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and others, for example, the Macassans and the Europeans, and the effects of these interactions on, for example, people and environments
ACHASSK090

The use and management of natural resources and waste, and the different views on how to do this sustainably
ACHASSK089

The custodial responsibility Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have for Country/Place, and how this influences views about sustainability

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Stephanie (Teach Starter) · 2 years ago

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Paul! I'm so glad that you and your students are enjoying exploring this important topic. Have a great day!
Paul Willey · 2 years ago

What a great unit! It's so easy to follow and to use! Keep 'em coming!
- Brittany Collins · 2 years ago
  
  So glad you are enjoying it! :)

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