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Developed by:
Teagan Dixon
Joe Draffen
Amy-Louise Munro
Kai Murray
Joshua Newman
Charles Pascazio
Hayden Susigan
Mathew Teasdale
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!VCE!Unit!4!AOS!1!Lesson!Plans!!!!
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Table of Contents
Lesson Plan 1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable
development ..................................................................................
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46
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Lesson Plan 4 Recognising and describing air quality indicators of a healthy air
environment....................................................................................
10 12
13 16
28 30
Lesson Plan 11 The importance of identifying and managing land degregation for
both the outdoor environment and society....................................... 31 34
Lesson Plan 12 The potential impact of introduced species on society and the
environment....................................................................................
35 38
Lesson Plan 13 The potential impact of climate change on society and the
environment ...................................................................................
39 44
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Lesson Focus:
Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable development.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 1 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS6
KS7
Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions
Class participation
Assessing statement posted to padlet (x2)
Assessing participation, value of input to discassuion in regards to a drop in the bucket
Assessing participation, work effeciency, quality of work and completion of work in regards to creating a sustainable world
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Analyse conflicts of interest over the use of outdoor
environments
Evaluate practices and strategies for sustaining outdoor
environments, with reference to specific outdoor
experiences.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The sustainability of environments in order to support the
future needs of ecosystems, individuals and society, and
the skills needed to be an environmentally responsible
citizen.
Management strategies and policies which contribute to
maintaining the health and sustainability of outdoor
environments in contemporary Australian society.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Prior
Knowledge
5 mins
Computers/laptops
Access to internet
Introduction
15 mins
Computers/laptops
PowerPoint https://vceoutdoorandenv
ironmentalstudies.wikisp
aces.com/file/detail/Sust
ainability%20powerpoint.
pptx
Projector
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Textbook
Activity
5 mins
Computers/laptops/iPads
Access to internet
Activity
10 mins
Students are to complete the Learning activity: Your ecological footprint (p.240
of textbook)
Add learned
knowledge
5 mins
Computers/laptops
Access to internet
Activity
15 mins
Creating a sustainable
world
https://vceoutdoorandenv
ironmentalstudies.wikisp
aces.com/file/detail/u4o1
kk1%20activities.docx
Large sheets of paper
Coloured pencils/textas
Reflection
5 mins
Workbook
Computers/laptops
Access to internet
Textbook
Workbook
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Lesson Focus:
Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable development.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 2 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with outdoor
environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KK1
KS1
KK2
KS2
KS3
KS4
KK4
KS5
KK5
KS6
KS7
KK3
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions
Class participation
Student completion of learning activity Sustainability Challenge (marked and used as an Assessment Task)
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Analyse conflicts of interest over the use of outdoor
environments
Evaluate practices and strategies for sustaining outdoor
environments, with reference to specific outdoor
experiences.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The sustainability of environments in order to support the
future needs of ecosystems, individuals and society, and the
skills needed to be an environmentally responsible citizen.
Management strategies and policies which contribute to
maintaining the health and sustainability of outdoor
environments in contemporary Australian society.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduce more
terms
15 mins
Computer
PowerPoint
Projector
Activity
10 mins
A drop in the bucket: what is abundant and rare at the same time?
o This experiment will demonstrate to students the scarcity of fresh water
available for human consumption. By using ratios and dividing up
1000ml of water into different containers to represent different forms of
water in the world, students are able to see the importance of protecting
our limited supply of fresh water.
o Discuss the conclusions students have drawn from the demonstration.
! Global distribution
! Factors that affect distribution
! Environmental influences on availability
! Events, activities and behaviours that reduce water locally and
globally
Use the Water Availability table to calculate the actual amount of fresh
water available per person.
Food dye
Salt
Small bucket
Copies of Water
Availability table!
Prezi Slides
10 mins
Computer
Prezi https://prezi.com/vdip9cp2r
bve/sustainable-water-use/
Projector
Textbook
Prezi Slides
15 mins
Computer
Prezi https://prezi.com/6wt9r70p
u1gb/renewable-energy/
Projector
Textbook
Closing activity
10 mins
Workbook
Textbook
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Upon completion of this lesson plan, the school aims to take the students on an excursion to Ceres Community Environmental
park, where these topics and more will be covered on a guided tour of the community park. Ceres ofers tours that would
accomidate this lesson and area of study excellently as it focuses on Sustainable Water Use, Renewable Energy, Environmentally
Sustainable Building, Ecotourism, Food Based Tours. Ceres was chosen as it coincides perfectly with the VCAA recommendation
visit an organic, permaculture or other sustainable-development farm project, such as the Collingwood Childrens Farm or
CERES; in order to compare and contrast practices ability to achieve stated aims and to evaluate the importance of the outdoor
environment in urban areas. The cost of a tour is not stated as it depends on the areas of interest selected, what type of group
you are and the number of participants in the group but would be easily obtainable if a request was filed.
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Lesson Focus:
Identifying indicators of healthy water environments.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 3 of 14
90 minutes (half of lunch)
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions
Class participation
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Use observations to make judgments on water quality
Using sight to assess water quality
Using smell to assess water quality
Recognise human influences on water quality.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The nature of sustainability and, using key indicators,
evaluate the health of water environments.
Current and potential impacts on water reserves.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Water walk
15 mins
Students walk together to a local water resource (ocen, bay, lakes, ponds, etc.) N/A
Activity
30 mins
Students to make notes regarding the following factors and record these as
either having a positive or negative impact on water quality.
o Water colour, smell, surrounding human structures, temperature,
sediments
Students to include a description of the indicator, how it is tested and how it
assesses the health of an outdoor environment.
Class
discussion
20 mins
Guided by the teacher, students should discuss their learning from the session.
Topics could include:
o runoff, erosion, pH, temperature , smell, oils/grease, chemicals,
toxic/hazerdous substances, litter/rubbish, sedimentation
Students to include a description of the indicator, how it is tested and how it
assesses the health of an outdoor environment.
Reflection
10 mins
Students to make notes regarding the following factors and record these as
either having a positive or negative impact on water quality.
o Water colour, smell, surrounding human structures, temperature,
Small bucket
Paper & Pen
Clip board
Towel
Backpack
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sediments
Students to include a description of the indicator, how it is tested and how it
assesses the health of an outdoor environment.
Walk to
school
15 mins
N/A
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Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing air quality indicators of a healthy air
environment.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 4 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions
Class mind maps
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Use observations to make judgments on air quality
Using sight to assess air quality
Using smell to assess air quality
Recognise human influences on air quality.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
Factors that contribute to unhealthy air environments
Future strategies to increase air quality
Technologies influence on air quality
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
PowerPoint
introduction
10 mins
Outside
activity
10 mins
Class Mind
Map
20 mins
Students write their answers on the board regarding the following topics
o Air quality and human health
o Air quality and an environments health
Students to include a description of the indicator, how it is tested and how it
assesses the health of an outdoor environment.
Future
influences
15 mins
N/A
Measurement of air quality outside (sight and smell are the main indicators)
Discuss causes, effects and sources of air pollution
Discuss properties of air mass, pressure and heat
Discuss how air pollutants affect the temperture of the atmosphere
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Reflection
15 mins
N/A
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Lesson Focus:
Understanding how soil is an indicator of healthy outdoor environment.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 5 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Informal formative assesment: evidence of what students already know about the relevent content, allowing for
comparisons to be made with the knowledge that students demonstrate in the quiz and throughout the remainder of the
lesson.
The students will have to collect and interpret data on contemporary state of a particular outdoor environment. This key
learning skill will be tested informally as the students participate in the soil testing activity.
The final section of the class, where the students are required to write short responses to key topic questions, will provide
the final indicator as to what the students have learned. The students will need to demonstrate their understanding of the
content learned during the lesson through writing short answer responses. This is to prepare them for answering similar
questions in future formal assesments (SACS). This will help Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments
for indivuduals and society, which is a key skill for this area of study and topic (VCAA, 2016).
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
environments
Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments
and sustainability for individuals and society, with
reference to specific outdoor experiences. (Outcome 1,
for Unit 4 AOS 1, VCAA, 2016).
PART &
TIMING
Brainstorm
10 mins
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The contermporay state of environments in Australia and the
importance of natural environments for individuals and society.
The concept of sustainability, and how there are key indicators
which are used to evaluate the health of outdoor
environments.
The current and potential impacts of damage to the outdoor
environments.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Projected photo
Pen and workbook
Student textbook
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The teacher will explain how the quality of soil is vital as an indicator of
healthy environments (KK2). Teacher will reiterate how they have looked
at water and air before moving on to soil.
o Teacher will facilitate a class discussion regarding their prior knowledge
and experiences of soil and what they wrote down.
Introduce learning intentions, key knowledge and key skills before outlining the
lesson. The main focus areas for the lesson are:
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Why we need quality soil
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What causes poor soil quality
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How to test the qualuty of soil in the outdoors
o
Class
Activities
20 mins
Soil tesing
20 mins
The class will go through the soil testing mechanisms suggested on pg. 247 &
248 of the textbook.
Whiteboard
Textbook
Laptops
The value of soil https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=403sT9CGRl0
Lesson
recap
15 mins
The class will walk to a local outdoor environment such as a park, or stay
within school grounds if there is an adequate outdoor area to test soil.
The students will work in pairs and go through the 8 soil tests and write down
their results on a worksheet provided.
Note: For no.8 Soil pH test use this formula
The class will then go through their results and discuss the implications of their
findings. such as the causes for the soil to be how it is, and what the results
suggest for future decisions.
Back in the classroom, summarise context that was learnt referring to key
knowledge and key skills, by asking students questions which prompt
reflection.
Ask students in the class to come up with a ticket to leave. The ticket must
have short responses to the following topic questions:
o Why we need quality soil
o What causes poor soil quality
o Soil quality measures
o How to test the quality of soil in the outdoors
Explain what will be taking place in the following lesson.
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Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing levels of biodiverrsity as an indicator of
healthy outdoor environments
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 6 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Students will describe what they have seen and experienced in relation to what they have read and seen in the YouTube
video
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments
and sustainability for individuals and society, specifically
about biodiversity
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The levels of biodiversity looking at genetic, species and
ecosystem bodivesity
PART &
TIMING
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
20 mins
Students will read pages 248-249 in the textbook to get a brief understanding
of the knowledge being presented
Students to watch a YouTube video demonstrating what biodiversity is and
the different types it can be.
Students to discuss what they thought was intersting or share questions that
they might have.
Student textbook
Biodiversity video
https://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=aqtdaIkxnQo
Outside
activity
20 mins
Discussion
of results
20 mins
Worksheets
Photos (if applicable)
Metre rulers
Pegs and string
Worksheets
Pens
Camera (if available)
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Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing pests as an indicator of healthy outdoor
environments.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 7 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Informal assessment will be a class or small group discussion on the environment observed.
Formal summative assessment in the form of a small presentation to gauge information students learned during class.!
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Identify pest animals and plants with in the outdoors.
Develop and apply practical knowledge and skills for safe
sustainable environment practices.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
How pests impact the environment and what the do to the
sustianability of the environment
How to manage the impacts of pests in healthy environments.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
10 mins
Student textbook
Group
discussions
30 mins
Laptops/device
Workbooks
Useful websites
o Feral Animals Australia
https://www.environment.go
v.au/biodiversity/invasivespecies/feral-animalsaustralia
o Pest Smart http://www.pestsmart.org.a
u/pest-animal-species/
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Concluding this activity 1 person from each group will be nominted to read
out the informtion they gathered on their pest to the class.
Review
group work
and quiz
15 mins
Kahoot quiz
Computer
Projector
ICT devices (for quiz)
Conclusion
5 mins
A quick recap of the lesson will be made, reinforcing the key knowledge
and skills learned through the lesson. Students can take this time to ask
any questions they have on the topic.
Kahoot quiz
Computer
Projector
ICT devices (for quiz)
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Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing introduced species as an indicator of healthy
outdoor environments.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 8 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
Assessment/evidence of learning:
Informal quiz / team quiz on content learned during this lesson.
Summative or formal assessments; campaign presentations on the specific content descriptors. Possibility of a formal test on
the key knowledge and skills underpinning the content descriptions and elaborations, showing eveidence of learning.
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Indicate a natural healthy outdoor environment through
detecting introduced species.
Investigate current impacts on the environment
Evaluate the sustainment of outdoor environments,
through expeirence in the environment.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The impacts that introduced species can have on the
environment
Indicators which can be used to detect healthy environments
The sustainable management of outdoor environments.
Introduction
10 mins
Build a
campaign
45 mins
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Student textbook
Projector
Laptop
Invasive Species video https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=mpzj1IvEhTA
Laptops/device
Workbooks
Projector
Useful websites
o Australia introduced
animals http://panique.com.au/tr
ishansoz/animals/austr
alia-introducedanimals.html
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Workbooks
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Lesson Focus:
Understanding and comprehending the importance of healthy
environments for physical and emotional wellbeing.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 9 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions and participation
Assessing students ability to retain knowledge with through taking notes and reciting them in future weeks.
Assessing students input and contribution within class and also in relation to both activities.
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Analyse conflicts of interest over the use of outdoor
environments
Evaluate the sustainment of outdoor environments,
through expeirence in the environment.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
How environments provide for individuals, education, values,
physical and mental health and biodiversity.
Students will also explore and identify community members
who have a strong connection with the environment.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
5 mins
Textbook
Workbook
Prezi
presentation
25 mins
Whilst showing the Prezi presentation (slides 1 to 7), have students take down
notes and ask clarifying questions when required.
Highlight the key points of knowledge
Laptops/device
Workbooks
Projector
Prezi slides https://prezi.com/ygdltvlzje
tz/the-importance-ofhealthy-outdoorenvironments-forindividual-physical-andemotional-wellbeing-andfor-the-future-ofsociety/?utm_campaign=s
hare&utm_medium=copy
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Activity
20 mins
Place the students into small groups and give them the Importance of healthy
outdoor environments handout below.
Students must cut out and place the reasons why healthy outdoor
environments are important under the correct headings, Individuals or
Society.
They must then expand on each one by writing underneath how this is of
importance, using relevant examples.
Conclude the simple worksheet with a relevant discussion cementing their
knowledge about key healthy environments.
Homework
activity
10 mins
Workbooks
Laptops/device
Workbooks
Projector
Activity sheet
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Lesson Focus:
Understanding and comprehending the importance of healthy environments
for the future of society and its associated aspects that come with changes
to the environment.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 10 of 14
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions and participation
Assessing students ability to retain knowledge with through taking notes and reciting them in future weeks.
Assessing students input and contribution within class and also in relation to both activities.
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Analyse conflicts of interest over the use of outdoor
environments
Evaluate the sustainment of outdoor environments,
through expeirence in the environment.
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The key role that healthy environments plays in the future of
our society.
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
10 mins
Kahoot quiz
Device to access quiz
Prezi
presentation
25 mins
Whilst showing the Prezi presentation (from slide 8), have students take down
notes and ask clarifying questions when required
Highlight the key points of knowledge
Laptops/device
Workbooks
Projector
Prezi slides https://prezi.com/ygdltvlzj
etz/the-importance-ofhealthy-outdoorenvironments-forindividual-physical-andemotional-wellbeing-andfor-the-future-ofsociety/?utm_campaign=
share&utm_medium=cop
y
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Activity
15 mins
Laptops/device
Conclusion
10 mins
Workbooks
Whiteboard
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Lesson Focus:
Lesson sequence/length:
Educate students about the importance of identifying and managing land Lesson 11 of 14
degregation for both the outdoor environment and society.
60 minutes
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with
outdoor environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Key Knowledge/s:
Key Skills:
KS1
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Students will demonstrate learning through communication of knowledge suring class debate
Students will demonstrate techniques to identify land degredation in the outdoor environement
Students will demonstrate learning through the creaation of their Group fact file
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Identify land degradation, and the importance of it
management for the environment and society
Predict the impact the land degredation will have on
society and the outdoor environment including describing
a range of indicators that identify land degradation
PART &
TIMING
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The impacts of land degradation for society and for the natural
environment
The pros and cons of deforestation
One particular focus area including: dry land soil salinity, soil
contamamination, erosion, deforestation, water contamination
and its impact on society and the environment
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
10 mins
Laptop
Textbook
Workbook
Man vs Earth video https://www.youtube.com/w
atch?v=VrzbRZn5Ed4
Debate
25 mins
Research
Students split into two groups and prepare for a class debate on
deforestation in the central highlands of Victoria one arguing for and one
against
Students will be given 15mins to research about their side and come up with
points that support their side (not their personal views) during the debate.
Students should consider some of the below questions when gathering
Laptops/device
Nelson VCE OES Textbook
Workbook
Whiteboard
Useful links for the debate:
o Wilderness.org 32!
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Fact File
30 mins
Students will break into groups of 3-4 and research a potential impact of land
degradation. They will become an expert in one of the areas of land degredation
and develop a fact file that will be collated and have for our own resources for
the upcoming SAC and Exams.
AREAS include: dry land soil salinity, soil contamamination, erosion,
deforestation, water contamination.
Each fact file (simple word document including pictures and photos) must
contain the following as a minimum:
https://www.wilderness.or
g.au/victorian-forests
o Logging History of the
Victorian Highlands http://www.myenvironment
.net.au/index.php/me/Wor
k/Forests/ForestResources/LoggingHistory-and-ProposedLogging-of-the-VictorianCentral-Highlands
o Forest management study
http://fennerschool.anu.ed
u.au/research/projects/vict
orian-central-highlandsforest-management-study
o Native Forest Fact Sheet http://possumsnotpaper.or
g.au/native-forest-factsheet/
Laptops/device
Nelson VCE OES Textbook
Pens & Paper
Useful websites:
o https://vceoutdoorandenvir
onm
entalstudies
.wikispaces.com/Unit+4+
Outcome
+1+Key+Knowledge+5
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Conclusion
10 mins
o http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
/__
data/assets/pdf_file/0018/
146403/err-09-AnEconomic-Perspective-onLand-DegradationIssues.pdf
o http://www.environment.ns
w.gov
.au/resources/soils/20120
394lsc2s.pdf
N/A
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Lesson Focus:
The potential impact of introduced species on society and the
environment.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 12 of 14
60 minutes
Key Skills:
KS1
Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable
outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences
KK2 Indicators of healthy outdoor environments, including:
KS2
Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the
Quality and adequacy of water, air and soil
concept of sustainable development
Levels of biodiversity, pest and introduced
species
KS3
Describe a range of different indicators that can be used
KK3 The contemporary state of outdoor environments in
to identify healthy outdoor environments
Australia, with reference to common themes used in
KS4
Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
State of the Environment reports
environments
KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for
the future of society
KK5 The potential impact on society and outdoor
environments of land degradation, introduced
species, climate change, urbanisation and other
significant threats.
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions and participation
Formative assessment through the relay. Prior knowledge and ongoing learning is evidenced through this task
Summative assessment through the submission of the introduced species infographic. Students demonstrate their full
understanding of the content in the lesson within their infographic
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Identify and predict the potential impact of introduced
species on society and outdoor environments
Understand the impact of introduced species from
different perspectives
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The potential threat that introduced species (e.g. foxes, cane
toads, etc.) have on society and outdoor environments
PART &
TIMING
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
10 mins
Video What is an
Introduced species?
Definition, effects &
examples
https://study.com/academy
/lesson/what-is-anintroduced-speciesdefinition-effectsexamples.html
Activity 1
15 mins
Whiteboard
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4 coloured whiteboard
markers (different colours)
o Divide the class into four teams (number of teams will depend on class
size, minimum of two teams required)
o Assign a different coloured whiteboard marker to each team
o Explain the relay and rules:
The aim of this relay is for each team to fill in as much information in the
table as possible. Team members take it in turns to write information on the
table (only one team member may write on the board at any given time).
Each team member may only write one piece of information per go i.e. a
team member may only write one species or one impact on the board per
turn. Scoring will be on the basis of one point per species and two points
per valid impact. Scores will be tallied at the conclusion of the relay and
responses discussed.
*The relay should be concluded when students have exhausted their responses.
Activity 2
20 30
mins
Computers/laptops
(internet required)
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* During the overnight field experience associated with this unit, at Wilsons Promontory, students will observe and discuss evidence
of introduced species such as foxes and rabbits.
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Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 13 of 14
60 minutes
Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships
Area of Study 1: Healthy outdoor environments
This area of study explores the contemporary state of environments in Australia and the importance of natural environments for
individuals and society. Students examine the nature of sustainability and, using key indicators, evaluate the health of outdoor
environments. They investigate current and potential impacts of damage to outdoor environments. Practical outdoor experiences
enable students to further develop and apply their practical knowledge and skills for safe and sustainable interaction with outdoor
environments. (VCAA, 2015)
Lesson Focus:
The potential impact of climate change on society and the environment.
Key Knowledge/s:
KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and
sustainable development
KK2 Indicators of healthy outdoor environments, including:
Quality and adequacy of water, air and soil
Levels of biodiversity, pest and introduced
species
KK3 The contemporary state of outdoor environments in
Australia, with reference to common themes used in
State of the Environment reports
KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for
the future of society
KK5 The potential impact on society and outdoor
environments of land degradation, introduced
species, climate change, urbanisation and other
significant threats.
Key Skills:
KS1 Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable
outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences
KS2
KS3
KS4
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Class discussions and participation
Formative assessment through the climate change mind map. Prior knowledge and ongoing learning is evidenced through
this task.
Formative assessment through the role plays. Students have to apply their knowledge of climate change and the impact it
has on various entities affected by it.
Summative assessment through the responses on Padlet/in their workbook. Students demonstrate their full understanding
of the content of the lesson within their Padlet/workbook responses
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Identify and predict the potential impact of climate
change on society and outdoor environments
Understand the impact of climate from different
perspectives
PART &
TIMING
Introduction
15 20
mins
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The potential threat that climate change (e.g. rising sea levels,
increased temperatures, etc.) have on society and outdoor
environments
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Whiteboard
Whiteboard markers
Video Climate science:
What you need to know
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ffjIyms1BX4
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CO2
Coral bleaching
Greenhouse gases
Fossil fuels
Increase in temperature
Loss of/change to
species
Impact on arctic
animals
Climate
Climate change
chanCClimate
lge
Rnewable energy
Chalk
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Earths
Atmosphere
Activity 2
30 mins
(20 mins
preparation,
Dress ups
o Farmers flannalette
shirts, straw hats
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10 mins
presentation)
Farmer 1: I just cant believe how little rain weve had this year
Farmer 2: I know. Just think that only three years ago, this region was flooding!
Now look at our paddocks they are as bare my pantry on a market
day.
Farmer 3: Weve gone from one extreme to another. Soon the drought will turn
this place in to a bowl of dust.
Farmer 4: My crops have died completely now. I have pictures as recent as five
years ago where this whole area was as green as a rainforest!
Farmer 1: I wish! My pastures are now stunted and no longer growing. My stock
will be out of food within the month.
Farmer 2: What are you going to do?
Farmer 1: Well, I feel like I only have two options: sell the land (and receive next
to nothing for it) in the hope that we can relocate OR sell my stock
and start learning a new trade!
Farmer 3: It is nearly impossible to get anything for this land out here with the
water table rising and the salinity level so high. No one is silly enough
to try ot buy out here. Surely!
Farmer 4: Ive been looking in the paper actually. Josie and I are thinking about
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moving into the city and outta this mess. Away from the excessive
heat and the floods that follow just as the sprigs are about to come
out.
o Each entity is to dress up in character and present their role play to the
class highlighting the different ways their character is affected.
Summary
5 mins
Computers/laptops
(internet required)
https://padlet.com/
Workbooks if Padlet is not
available
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Lesson Focus:
To educate students about the causes of urbanisation as well as the
impacts on outdoor environments and society.
Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 14 of 14
60 minutes
Key Skills:
KS1
Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable
outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences
KK2 Indicators of healthy outdoor environments, including:
KS2
Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the
Quality and adequacy of water, air and soil
concept of sustainable development
Levels of biodiversity, pest and introduced
species
KS3
Describe a range of different indicators that can be used
KK3 The contemporary state of outdoor environments in
to identify healthy outdoor environments
Australia, with reference to common themes used in
KS4
Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
State of the Environment reports
environments
KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for
the future of society
KK5 The potential impact on society and outdoor
environments of land degradation, introduced
species, climate change, urbanisation and other
significant threats.
KS5
KS6
KS7
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Assessment/evidence of learning:
Students will demonstrate learning through communication of knowledge during class discussion
Students will demonstrate techniques to identify urbanisation in the outdoor environement
Students will demonstrate learning through their visit to a recently developed estate.
Students will answer and discuss a range of questions in relation to urbanisation.
Content descriptions:
Students will learn to:
Identify urbanisation and the importance of
understanding how it can be managed for minimal
impact on the environment.
Predict the impact the urbanisation will have on society
and the outdoor environment including describing a
range of indicators that identify urbanisation.
Content elaborations:
Students will learn about:
The potential threat that introduced species (e.g. foxes, cane
toads, etc.) have on society and outdoor environments
The impact of urbanisation on society and the natural
environment
PART &
TIMING
RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT
Introduction
10 mins
Textbook
Device
Website http://www.worldometers.i
nfo/
Video and
discussion
15 mins
Laptop
Projector
Text book
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Students will visit a new estate with which they are familiar. Try to pick one
close by to fit within scheduled class time and one where students can
remember the area prior to the development. Use this area as an example to
discuss the positive and negative effects of urbanisation to both society and
the environment.
Before the activity, students will be encouraged to find images of the land
before the development.
NOTE: You may want to consider the lesson taking place during part of
recess or lunch time to provide opportunities to travel. If there is no access to
a recently built estate, this lesson can be completed using Google Images,
Google Earth or YouTube videos to obtain photos of a recently developed
estate and then compare the images or videos.
When the students arrive at the estate the group will have an immediate
discussion regarding the changes that have occurred with respect to the
infrastructure and development of houses or buildings.
Students will then walk around the estate and take video or photos of major
changes and large differences to land formation and major impacts on the
land.
**NOTE: Inform students of the importance of patrons privacy and the care
that needs to be taken when either videoing or taking photos within the estate.
Students will be required to answer the following questions in regards to the
Urbanisation https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=ySB-EVvY8zc
Computers/laptops
(internet required)
Nelson VCE OES
Textbook p. 267-269
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