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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Biology English Geography Health and Physical Education History Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Through Literature Learning Through Film Mathematics Science The Arts Technology

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Outdoor Learning - Playing With Nature

Cool+PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 6EnglishMathematicsScienceHumanities and Social SciencesGeographyThe ArtsEnvironmentalBiodiversitySustainabilitySocialSocial and Emotional LearningOutdoor Learning

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This unit consists of a series of lessons designed to be taught outdoors, aimed at Year 1 and 2 students. The lessons are focused on connecting students with nature and promoting care and conservation for the environment. The lessons cover topics such as creating guidelines for outdoor learning, the importance of trees, patterns in nature, Indigenous artwork, mapping, and poetry about trees.

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Thought-provoking lessons featuring questions and activities designed to stimulate students' interest.

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Developing Outdoor Learning Guidelines

PrimaryFoundationYear 1 - 6EnglishDiscussionMathematics

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Explicit instruction on the topic, increasing in complexity and breadth of knowledge.

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Outdoor Learning - Perimeter and Area

PrimaryYear 5MathematicsMeasurementSocial

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Outdoor Learning - Leaf Pattern Clay Bowl

PrimaryYear 5The ArtsVisual ArtsSocial

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Outdoor Learning - Mapping Natural Treasures

PrimaryYear 5MathematicsArea and PerimeterGraphs and data

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Outdoor Learning - The Giving Tree

PrimaryYear 5Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsSocial

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Outdoor Learning - Leaf Art

PrimaryYear 5The ArtsVisual ArtsSocial

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Outdoor Learning - Mapping a Secret Garden

PrimaryYear 5MathematicsArea and PerimeterGraphs and data

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Outdoor Learning - Tree-rific Poems

PrimaryYear 6EnglishLearning through literatureSocial

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