AuSSI Native Animal Identification (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)

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)

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: Biodiversity audit – must be completed as a compulsory action.

• Internet access
• Students worksheet
• Collecting jars or plastic petrie dishes
• School ground map (use Google Maps if hard copy unavailable), Scat identification sheet.
• Optional: binoculars

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:

• A1.1 – Have you identified, monitored and documented the native animals at your school? E.g. using motion-sensing cameras in nesting boxes, visual audits, scat and track identification, bird observations or photo point monitoring?

Checklist data goals:

• No data goals.