Resilient Australia - How can I help as a citizen scientist?

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 6 Science:

• Scientific knowledge is used to solve problems and inform personal and community decisions (ACSHE100).

Relevant parts of Year 6 Science achievement standards: Students explain how scientific knowledge helps us to solve problems and inform decisions and identify historical and cultural contributions.

Syllabus outcomes: ST3-7PW.

General capabilities: Literacy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – support students through independent work.

• Art supplies – coloured pencils, paper
• Individual devices capable of accessing the internet – one per student
• Factsheet – 10 Principles of Citizen Science
• Student Worksheet – one copy per student

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

• Communication
• Community engagement
• Digital literacy
• Initiative
• Leadership

We encourage you to undertake the free PD Course How to teach a unit on fire and flood resilience for tips on how to best deliver this lesson.

If you’re concerned about the challenging nature of these topics, consider the free PD Course How to approach trauma in the classroom for information on how best to support your students.

This lesson was made in partnership with
Minderoo Foundation (www.minderoo.org).