Schools Tree Day - Biodiversity challenge

Australian Curriculum content description:

Year 7 Science:

• Interactions between organisms can be described in terms of food chains and food webs; human activity can affect these interactions (ACSSU112)
• Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS130)

Year 7 Mathematics:

• Identify and investigate issues involving numerical data collected from primary and secondary sources (ACMSP169)

Year 8 Science:

• Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns or relationships, including using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS144)

Year 8 Mathematics:

• Investigate techniques for collecting data, including census, sampling and observation (ACMSP284)
• Explore the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through sampling using a variety of investigative processes (ACSMP206)

Syllabus Outcomes: SC4-7WS, SC4-15LW.

Time required: 120 mins+

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – Assist and review student investigations. Review student conduct and safety codes when working outdoors.

• Computers, photocopied maps of the school, writing equipment, clipboards or tablets, observation tools including digital cameras,
• Student Worksheet – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet

Following this lesson is an ideal way for students to participate in Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – the largest nature-care event in Australian schools. You and your students will join thousands of amazing teachers in making a difference, fostering a child’s love of nature and creating positive environmental change. So, get growing! It only takes a minute to register for Schools Tree Day.