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Quality Homes for Koala-kind

In 2022, koalas on Australia’s east coast were officially listed as endangered after a dramatic population decline. Habitat destruction, climate change and extreme weather events, including bushfires...
  • Primary
  • Year 1 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
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Camelids, Farming and Climate Change

Students explore how climate change affects both the physical conditions of habitats and farming practices as well as investigate how the adaptations of camels enable their survival in these changing...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
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2024 The Year of Camelids: Champions of Climate Change, Culture and Coping

Did you know that the United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids? This year, Camelids are being highlighted to show how they are critical to the livelihoods of millions of...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Biology
  • Environmental
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School's Clean Up Australia Day - Let's Talk Trash

Schools Clean Up Day inspires thousands of Australians to take to their local park, beach, bushland, streets and schools to clean up their local environments. Clean Up Australia and Cool Australia hav...
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • English
  • Science

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National Recycling Week - Recycling and Waste Reduction

This unit aims to educate students about recycling and waste reduction by providing a range of engaging activities that focus on various aspects of the topic. Students will learn about the Australasia...
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • English
  • Mathematics
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Love Food? Love Bees! - Valuing and Protecting Bees

These lessons aim to introduce students to the importance of bees in pollination and ecosystems. The lessons utilize various methods such as videos, mindfulness practices, observation challenges, rese...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
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Caring for Country Learn@Home

The unit describes various activities designed to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into learning experiences for children. The activities involve exploring the wind, wate...
  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 2
  • English
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Nature of Mindfulness - Connecting With Our World

In this set of lessons, students will engage in a variety of mindful practices designed to develop body awareness and deepen their connection with nature. Activities range from quick 2-minute exercise...
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • English
  • Mathematics
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Backyard Bush Blitz - Backyard Sustainability Project

This eight-lesson unit teaches students about local environmental sustainability, covering topics such as habitats, insect species, decomposition, and pollination. The unit includes mapping, sensory e...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • English
  • Science
  • The Arts
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Renewable Energy Investigators

These resources are part of the Combatting Misinformation Education Resources, created in collaboration with Boundless Earth. This Science unit for Years 5 & 6, Renewable Energy Investigators, has...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Environmental
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Misinformation’s Impact on Energy Decisions

Students will use thinking routines and collaboratively search the web to identify truths, myths, disinformation, and misinformation about renewable energy. Using facts gathered from their research, t...
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Human Endeavour
  • Environmental
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Exploring Offshore Wind

Students will use their creative and critical thinking skills to develop a graphic organiser that shares the differing opinions on clean energy for their town mayor as part of a role-playing exercise....
  • Primary
  • Year 5 - 6
  • Science
  • Physics
  • Environmental

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