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AuSSI Ecological Footprint (Primary)
Lesson16 of 18 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyEnvironmentalSustainability
Lesson Summary
In this activity students learn about the concept of environmental footprints. They will learn how to measure their impact and take steps to reduce their personal footprint. Students make comparisons between the lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples prior to colonisation and the current mainstream, considering the impact of consumerism on environmental footprints.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand their impact on the Earth.
- take responsibility for their personal actions.
- compare the impact on our environment between the past resource use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples prior to colonisation and our current resource use.
Success criteria
Students can:
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