AuSSI Biodiversity Audit (Upper Primary)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Science Year 5:

• Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043)

Geography Year 5:

• Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary and secondary sources (ACHASSI095)
• Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions (ACHASSI096)
• Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions (ACHASSI105)

Science Year 6:

• The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)

Geography Year 6:

• Locate and collect relevant information and data from primary and secondary sources (ACHASSI123)
• Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions (ACHASSI124)
• Present ideas, findings, viewpoints and conclusions in a range of texts and modes that incorporate source materials, digital and non-digital representations and discipline-specific terms and conventions (ACHASSI133)

Cross curriculum priorities:

Sustainability OI.1 – The biosphere is a dynamic system providing conditions that sustain life on Earth. O1.2 -All life forms, including human life, are connected through ecosystems on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking

Syllabus Outcomes: GE3-4, ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW. 

Connecting lessons: Native animal identification – must be completed as a compulsory action.

• Internet access
• student worksheet
• maps of school grounds (from Google Maps)
• ruler
• pencil
• materials for making maps.

This lesson can be used when working on the Biodiversity Module of ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Certification. By completing this lesson you will have completed the following actions:

Biodiversity Checklist Compulsory Actions:

• A1 – Have you completed biodiversity assessments for your school’s grounds, including the identification and recording of:
  • Indigenous/native plants and animal habitat quality e.g. trees, understorey, ground cover weeds and soil management?
  • Linkages of school vegetation and habitats with surrounding areas?
• A1 – Has your Habitat Quality Assessment score been entered as your baseline data?