Local biodiversity issues

Local biodiversity issues

Lesson 14 of 17 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 9 - 10
  • Science
  • Environmental
  • Biodiversity
  • ...

Lesson summary

Students investigate a local biodiversity issue within their community. They use a range of local sources to find out what their community is most passionate about.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • understand how local communities including local government operate
  • create criteria that identifies the most significant biodiversity issues and discover what issues the local community seem to be most passionate about.

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Lesson details

Curriculum mapping

Australian curriculum content description:

Year 9 Science:

  • The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE228)

Year 10 Science:

  • The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research (ACSHE230)

Syllabus OutcomesSC5-11PW

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.5.

Time required: 60 mins x 2

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity.

Resources required

  • Internet
  • Excel
  • Back issues of the local newspapers, writing material, white board or smartboard
  • Student Worksheet – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet

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