Backyard Bush Blitz - Ecosystem Interactions

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 7 Science:

• use models, including food webs, to represent matter and energy flow in ecosystems and predict the impact of changing abiotic and biotic factors on populations (AC9S7U02)

• write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate (AC9S7I08)

Syllabus outcomes: SC4-5WS, SC4-14LW

General capabilities: Literacy, Creative and Critical Thinking

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability

Relevant parts of Year 7 achievement standards: They predict the effect of human and environmental changes on interactions between organisms and classify and organise diverse organisms based on observable differences. They communicate their ideas, methods and findings using scientific language and appropriate representations.

This lesson is part of the wider unit of work Backyard Bush Blitz – Year 7

• A3 paper OR devices for computer-based displays OR plasticine or other crafting equipment for the habitat displays
• Packs of sticky notes
• Printed Bush Blitz Information Sheet
• Student devices capable of researching using the internet
• Student Worksheets (one copy per student)

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• Communication
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Collaboration
• Initiative
• Problem solving

Time required: 100 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate activities

This is an original Cool+ lesson.