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Beyond the Bushfires - Tuning In
Lesson1 of 8 in this unit
SecondaryYear 7 - 10ScienceEnvironmentalClimate ChangeConservationDisaster resilienceEconomicRisk Management
Lesson Summary
Students are introduced to the topic of bushfires and the Flora, Fauna, Fire resource from The Conversation. Students begin by thinking about the term ‘bushfire’ and completing a CSI activity to tune them into the topic. They then work collaboratively to develop discussion guidelines that can be used in this lesson and other lessons in this unit. Students then explore facts about bushfires, before spending time exploring the Flora, Fauna, Fire resource. Students can produce a poster or infographic to communicate their findings and reflections.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand what a bushfire is
- recognise some of the causes and impacts of bushfires
- become familiar with the Flora, Fauna, Fire resource
Success criteria
Students can:
- know and research facts about bushfires
- read, analyse and reflect on bushfire research
- work independently and collaboratively
- create discussion guidelines
Lesson Guides and Printables
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