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VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies


Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships
AOS 1: Healthy outdoor environments

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2016!

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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This booklet contains a unit of lesson plans addressing the VCE


Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 4, Area of Study 1 curriculum.

Table of Contents
Lesson Plan 1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable
development ..................................................................................

13

Lesson Plan 2 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable


development ..................................................................................

46

Lesson Plan 3 Identifying indicators of healthy water


environments...................................................................................

79

Lesson Plan 4 Recognising and describing air quality indicators of a healthy air
environment....................................................................................

10 12

Lesson Plan 5 Understanding how soil is an indicator of healthy outdoor


environment....................................................................................

13 16

Lesson Plan 6 Recognising and describing levels of biodiverrsity as an indicator


of healthy outdoor environments ....................................................... 17 18
Lesson Plan 7 Recognising and describing pests as an indicator of healthy
outdoor environments. ............................................................................ 19 21
Lesson Plan 8 Recognising and describing introduced species as an indicator of
healthy outdoor environments.......................................................... 22 24
Lesson Plan 9 The importance of healthy environments for physical and
emotional wellbeing. ........................................................................ 25 27
Lesson Plan 10 The importance of healthy environments for the future of
society.............................................................................................

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

Lesson Plan 14 The causes of urbanisation as well as the impacts on outdoor


environments and society................................................................ 45 48

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 1


Name:
Kai Murray

Lesson Focus:
Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable development.

Unit 4: Sustainable Outdoor Relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 1 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

KK2 Indicators of healthy outdoor environments, including:


KS2
Quality and adequacy of water, air and soil
Levels of biodiversity, pest and introduced species
KK3 The contemporary state of outdoor environments in
KS3
Australia, with reference to common themes used in State
of the Environment reports
KS4
The
importance
of
healthy
outdoor
environments
for
KK4
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for the
KS5
future of society
KK5 The potential impact on society and outdoor
environments of land degradation, introduced species,
climate change, urbanisation and other significant threats.

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences
Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the
concept of sustainable development
Describe a range of different indicators that can be
used to identify healthy outdoor environments
Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
environments
Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of
a particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments
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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Prior
Knowledge
5 mins

Get students to post their own defintion of sustainability on padlet


Understandings and critiques of Sustainability https://padlet.com/wall/yko85t3o6ze2

Computers/laptops
Access to internet

Introduction
15 mins

Work through PowerPoint

Computers/laptops
PowerPoint https://vceoutdoorandenv
ironmentalstudies.wikisp
aces.com/file/detail/Sust
ainability%20powerpoint.
pptx
Projector
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Textbook
Activity
5 mins

Complete internet task: Calculate your carbon footprint


o http://www.wwf.org.au/our_work/people_and_the_environment/human_footp
rint/footprint_calculator/

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

Get students to post a new defintion of sustainability on padlet to see if it has


changed at all
Understandings and critiques of Sustainability see above for link

Computers/laptops
Access to internet

Activity
15 mins

Creating a sustrainable world


o Students are to record on a piece of paper the things that they need to
survive, the resources that keep their home and vehicles functioning, and
the waste products that stem from these three areas.
o Students are to reflect on the waste management strategies of their home,
vehicle/s and selves.
o Discuss sustainable development and have students add to their paper
how they can live in a more environmentally conscious way.
Follow the link in the resources column for more detailed instructions.

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

Discuss the following questions:


o What have you discovered about your consumption and waste patterns?
o What changes can you make?
o How much responsibility do you have as a student to live in a sustainable,
environmentally responsible way?
o What do you hope your generation will do differently in the future?

Workbook

Computers/laptops
Access to internet
Textbook
Workbook

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 2


Name:
Kai Murray

Lesson Focus:
Understandings and critiques of sustainability and sustainable development.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor Relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 2 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1

Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

KK2

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be


used to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KK4

Indicators of healthy outdoor environments,


including:
Quality and adequacy of water, air and soil
Levels of biodiversity, pest and introduced
species
The contemporary state of outdoor environments in
Australia, with reference to common themes used in
State of the Environment reports

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state


of a particular outdoor environment

KK5

The importance of healthy outdoor environments for


individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for
the future of society

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

KK3

The potential impact on society and outdoor


environments of land degradation, introduced
species, climate change, urbanisation and other
significant threats.

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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduce more
terms
15 mins

Continue PowerPoint from previous lesson (slide 16 onwards)

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

A drop in the bucket


https://vceoutdoorandenvir
onmentalstudies.wikispace
s.com/file/detail/u4o1kk1%
20activities.docx
Water
Globe and /or world map
1000 ml beaker/cylinder
100 ml graduated beaker
Small dish or beaker
Dropper or stirring rod
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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

View and discuss Sustainable Water Use Prezi


o Focuses on water technology systems, including rainwater harvest and
use, stormwater harvest, treatment and use, grey-water recycling and
waste water treatment (desalination), photo-voltaic (PV) water pumping

Computer
Prezi https://prezi.com/vdip9cp2r
bve/sustainable-water-use/
Projector
Textbook

Prezi Slides
15 mins

View and discuss Renewable Energy Prezi (slides 6 to 31)


o Focuses on renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind,
biogas, and other new technologies.

Computer
Prezi https://prezi.com/6wt9r70p
u1gb/renewable-energy/
Projector
Textbook

Closing activity
10 mins

Students are to complete the Learning activity: Sustainability challenges (p.


241 of the textbook)
This will be collected as an assessment piece

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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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 3


Name:
Mat Teasdale

Lesson Focus:
Identifying indicators of healthy water environments.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 3 of 14
90 minutes (half of lunch)

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of


a particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

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.

Paper & Pen


Clip board

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,

Paper & Pen


Clip board

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

Students walk together back to school


Make use of teachable moments on the return trip.

N/A

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 4


Name:
Mat Teasdale

Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing air quality indicators of a healthy air
environment.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 4 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of


a particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

PowerPoint
introduction
10 mins

PowerPoint/video presentations regarding measurements of air quality

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.

Whiteboard & markers

Future
influences
15 mins

Discuss the future influences on air quality (i.e. renewable energy)


o Electric cars
o Hydro vs solar comparison
Students to include a description of the indicator, how it is tested and how it
assesses the health of an outdoor environment.

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

Paper & Pen


Laptop
N/A

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Reflection
15 mins

Recap on main discussions from lesson


o Main indicators
o What does air look like

N/A

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 5


Name:
Joe Draffen

Lesson Focus:
Understanding how soil is an indicator of healthy outdoor environment.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 5 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable


outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES


To access the knowledge and experiences that the students already have in
regards to soil, the class will commence with a brainstorming activity.
o The teacher will prompt the students with a visual photo of soil on the
whiteboard projector.
o The students will be asked to write down what comes to mind when they
see the photo, what they know about soil and to generate a list of related
words.

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:
o
Why we need quality soil
o
What causes poor soil quality
o
How to test the qualuty of soil in the outdoors
o

Class
Activities
20 mins

Soil tesing
20 mins

Students to watch the video The value of soil


Students to compete in a Kahoot quiz competition
Students to read page 247 of their textbook under the section Soil, quality
and adequacy. Students to write down anything they are unsure about or
any questions they have.
The class will have a discussion where the teacher will ask further
questions and provide further explanation on topics such as:
The importance of monitoring the health of outdoor environments to identify
damaging activities and immediately take action when required.
How examining soil to assess the condition of environment will help aid
further decision-making.
The significant effect soil has on the environment and the correlation
between soil and crops, biodiversity, and animal products.
How soil enables plant growth, resists erosion, stores water, retains
nutrients and is an environmental buffer.
The formation of soil and the destruction of soil.
The negative effect on the increasing population on the quality of soil

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

Pen & paper


Ten pegs
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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.

Vinegar and baking soda


(soil pH test)
Gloves
Textbook

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.

Pen & paper

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 6


Name:
Josh Newman

Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing levels of biodiverrsity as an indicator of
healthy outdoor environments

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 6 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable


outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used to


identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

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

In groups of 3-4, students go into the school grounds, measuring a 1m by 1m


square on the grass. They should use pegs and string to mark this clearly.
Students to complete the worksheet explaining what organisms they can find
within this quadrat. Students list the biodiversity of the quadrat by listing how
many genetic, species and ecosystem biodiversities exist within this space.
If possible, students take photographic evidence of their findings to aid
discussions

Discussion
of results
20 mins

After returning to the classroom, students discuss findings, connecting their


knowledge of biodiversity with the real life experience outside. Students are
encourgaed to use correct terminolgy throughout this discussion

Worksheets
Photos (if applicable)

Metre rulers
Pegs and string
Worksheets
Pens
Camera (if available)

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 7


Name:
Charlie Pascazio

Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing pests as an indicator of healthy outdoor
environments.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 7 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of


a particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
10 mins

Introduce key knowledge and skills


Students will read page 250 in the textbook to get an understanding of
pests
Students discuss which pest animals are disturbing our native
environments.
Students brainstorm strategies/ways to detect pests in order to create a
sustainable environment.

Student textbook

Group
discussions
30 mins

Break students up into small groups


Give each group of students a name of a pest species. Allow them to
discuss what they know about this species and if they can come up with
any impacts that are being caused by this pest.
Research in your group impacts and the effects this species has on
healthy environments.
Students must research and come up with:
o What habitat the pest lives in
o Possible impacts the species has
o Characteristics of the pest
o Two ways to keep the environment the pest lives in healthy.

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

Students review and listen to each others small presentation.


Students will hand in their information sheets to the teacher and will then
be split into two teams.
A Kahoot quiz on the impacts characteristics and habitats of pests will be
presented.
Each student must use their device to answer the questions on the quiz.

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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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 8


Name:
Charlie Pascazio

Lesson Focus:
Recognising and describing introduced species as an indicator of healthy
outdoor environments.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 8 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

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:


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

KS2 Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development
KS3 Describe a range of different indicators that can be used
to identify healthy outdoor environments
KS4 Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
environments

KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for


KS5 Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for the
particular outdoor environment
future of society
KS6 Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments
The
potential
impact
on
society
and
outdoor
KK5
for individuals and society
environments of land degradation, introduced species,
KS7 Identify and predict the potential impact of significant
climate change, urbanisation and other significant
threats on society and outdoor environments
threats.
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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Introduction
10 mins

Build a
campaign
45 mins

In small groups, students pick an introduced plant or animal species and


design a small campaign that shows:
o The impacts the species has on the environment
o How to possibly promote a healthy habitat.
The format is to be decided on by the students (short video, written document,
PowerPoint slides/Prezi, poster form, etc.)

Introduce key knowledge and skills


Students read page 250 in textbook to better understand introduced species
Students discuss which introduced species are disturbing native environments.
Students watch a short YouTube clip on the topic

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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o Introduced animals http://www.animalsaustr


alia.org/issues/introduc
ed_animals.php
Conclusion
5 mins

Students will engage in a class discussion to allow students to reflect shortly


on the campaigns and talk about any questions or thoughts they have on the
topic. This lesson will hopefully allow students to make elaborations on how
they can work towards sustaining a healthy environment.

Workbooks

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 9


Name:
Hayden Susigan

Lesson Focus:
Understanding and comprehending the importance of healthy
environments for physical and emotional wellbeing.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 9 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

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:


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

KS2 Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development
KS3 Describe a range of different indicators that can be used
to identify healthy outdoor environments
KS4 Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor
environments

KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for


KS5 Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for the
particular outdoor environment
future of society
KS6 Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments
The
potential
impact
on
society
and
outdoor
KK5
for individuals and society
environments of land degradation, introduced species,
KS7 Identify and predict the potential impact of significant
climate change, urbanisation and other significant
threats on society and outdoor environments
threats.
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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
5 mins

Introduce key knowledge and skills


Have the students write down on a piece of paper why the environment is
important to them. Why does it mean something to you or why does it not?

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

Students are asked to interview a local community member somebody they


know who spends a considerable amount of time in the environment. This can
be for work purposes, recreational pursuits etc.
Students must ask this person to explain why the environment is important to
them, either filming or voice recording the interview. Use this time to think of
engaging questions to ask as well as how you will show your answers with
relevant discussion for next class. Answers should include reasons and
benefits.

Workbooks

Laptops/device
Workbooks
Projector
Activity sheet

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 10


Name:
Hayden Susigan

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.

Unit 4: Sustainable outdoor relationships

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 10 of 14
60 minutes

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical


sustainable outdoor experiences and analyse relevant
information collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KK4 The importance of healthy outdoor environments for


KS5
individual physical and emotional wellbeing, and for the
future of society
KS6
The
potential
impact
on
society
and
outdoor
KK5
environments of land degradation, introduced species,
KS7
climate change, urbanisation and other significant
threats.

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of


a particular outdoor environment

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

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor


environments for individuals and society
Identify and predict the potential impact of significant
threats on society and outdoor environments
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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.

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
10 mins

Introduce key knowledge and skills


Quick revision Kahoot quiz to recap previous knowledge from past lessons

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

Students are given the opportunity to explore a website that provides


information about the environmental footprint we are having on the world at any
current time. http://www.worldometers.info
Students can visit this site to access data on human effects on the
environment, energy and the proportions created from renewable sources and
fossil fuels, as well as our resources (such as coal, gas and oil) and how long
we have left until they are completely depleted
It also allows students to connect their knowledge of the importance of healthy
environments with the data that is out there to understand the significance of
protecting vulnerable areas
Have the students write down 3 things that surprised them and have a relevant
discussion around those issues

Laptops/device

Conclusion
10 mins

Revise key knowledge and key skills.


Allow for questioning
Revise in a logical order to ensure all key skills are adhered to and a clear flow
onto the next key knowledge point is noticeable

Workbooks
Whiteboard

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 11


Name:
Teagan Dixon

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

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)
Key Knowledge/s:

Key Skills:

KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and


sustainable development

KS1

Plan for and reflect upon a range of practical sustainable


outdoor experiences and analyse relevant information
collected during these experiences

KS2

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the


concept of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used


to identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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.

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
10 mins

Recap of previous lesson


Introduce key knowledge and skills
Watch a YouTube clip and discuss it
o How did this video make you feel?
o After watching this video what do you believe humans impact on the
world is having?
o Does this video worry you about our future?
o What would you do differently after watching this video?

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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information. Write these on the white board.


o What are the pro or cons for deforestation?
o What are the financial considerations?
o Who is being effected by the deforestation if anyone?
o What are the impacts on society and the environment?
o Should deforestation continue to go ahead?
o Hard evidence or facts to support your argument
Debate
At the beginning of the debate both sides will have a change to voice their
opening views on the deforestation
Students will then be given the opportunity to rebut the opening statements
with follow up facts
This will continue for 5 mins or until the is a clear winner.
The teacher will make the decisions about which group provided the best
argument during the debate

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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Introduction to your topic, what is the issue and why is it occurring?


Potential Impact on individualso How will your issue affect the values individuals have for nature?
o Use Statistics and Evidence to back up your information
Potential Impact on Societyo How will your issue affect society and our way of life in the future?
o Use Statistics and Evidence to back up your information
Potential Impact on Outdoor Environmentso How is your issue affecting Outdoor Environments? (Not just for
the use of Humans).
o Use Statistics and Evidence to back up your information
Reducing or Fixing the Problemo List and Explain changes that can be made to reduce or fix the
problem.

Conclusion
10 mins

Students will be required to finish all documents to be completed for


homework
Work is to be emailed to the teacher and complied for students as a
revision resource
Students will have an opportunity to ask and clarifying questions

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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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 12


Name:
Amy-Louise Munro

Lesson Focus:
The potential impact of introduced species on society and the
environment.

Lesson sequence/length:
Lesson 12 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)
Key Knowledge/s:
KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and
sustainable development

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

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
10 mins

Recap information covered in previous class


Outline lesson structure
Introduce lesson topic the potential impact of introduced species on society
and the environment
Identify key knowledge and key skill areas which will be covered in the lesson
Watch video What is an Introduced species? Definition, effects and
examples
(video link listed under resources)
o Class discussion about the video
What is an introduced species? (students should know this from previous
learning in the unit)
How are species introduced to environments?
What are some of the impacts of introduced species?

Video What is an
Introduced species?
Definition, effects &
examples
https://study.com/academy
/lesson/what-is-anintroduced-speciesdefinition-effectsexamples.html

Activity 1
15 mins

Introduced species impact relay


o Draw 3 columns on the whiteboard: introduced species, potential impacts

Whiteboard
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on society and potential impacts on outdoor environments (see example


below)
Introduced Species

Potential impacts on society

4 coloured whiteboard
markers (different colours)

Potential impacts on outdoor


environments

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

Introduced species infographic


o Each student to research and produce an infographic on an introduced
species using Piktochart (https://piktochart.com). Possible selections
include: rabbits, foxes, blackberries, cane toads, Northern Pacific seastar,
rats, etc.
o The following information needs to be included in the inforgraphic:
Where the introduced species lives;
How or why the species was introduced?
Detailed information on the introduced species potential impact on society

Computers/laptops
(internet required)
Nelson VCE OES
Textbook p. 267-269

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and outdoor environments;


Explain methods of controlling the introuced species;
Pictures of the introduced species and their impact.
o Students to submit their infographics electronically before the next class to
allow the teacher to print and assess them.
o Infographics to then be loaded onto an online dropbox so that students are
able to share their work for revision purposes.
Summary
5 mins

Recap key learning from the lesson


o Each student to share one thing they learned before leaving class
Remind students that infographics need to completed and submitted
(electronically) prior to the next class
Outline focus of the next lesson (climate change)

* 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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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 13


Name:
Amy-Louise Munro

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

Identify definitions of sustainability and analyse the concept


of sustainable development

KS3

Describe a range of different indicators that can be used to


identify healthy outdoor environments

KS4

Evaluate the contemporary state of Australian outdoor


environments

KS5

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Return assessed inforgraphics to students


Recap information covered in previous class
Outline lesson structure
Introduce lesson topic the potential impact of climate change on society and
the environment
Identify key knowledge and key skill areas which will be covered in the lesson
Class climate change mindmap activity
o Ask students to share what they know about climate change and create a
class mindmap of their knowledge on the whiteboard (see example below)

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

Rising sea levels

Warming sea temperatures

Loss of/change to
species

Impact on arctic
animals

Climate
Climate change
chanCClimate
lge

Melting ice caps


Flooding

Rnewable energy

Watch video Climate science: What you need to know


(video link listed under resources)
o Class discussion about the video
What new knowledge did you gain? (add this to the class mindmap)
Was there anything you didnt understand?
How do you feel about climate change?
Has this video changed your thinking on climate change? If so, how?
Activity 1
10 mins

Game Simulation of the Greenhouse Effect (to be played outside on a


concrete or ashphalt surface)
o Draw 2 concentric circles on the ground using chalk. Make the first circle
approximately 1m in diameter, representing Earth, and the second circle
larger, approximately 4.5m in diamter, representing Earths atmosphere
(see example below)

Chalk

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Earths
Atmosphere

o Choose two students to be CO2 molecules in the Earths atmosphere.


o All other students are to be sunbeams representing energy from the sun
and they start on the outside of Earths atmosphere.
o The object of the game is for the sunbeams to enter Earths atmopshere,
tag the Earth and then escape Earths atmosphere without getting tagged
by a CO2 molecule.
o Sunbeams who are tagged must stay in Earths atmosphere.
o For each subsequent round, clear the trapped sunbeams out of the
atmosphere and increase the number of CO2 molecules in the
atmoshphere.
o Have a class discussion at the conclusion of the game
What happened when there was more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What actions have led to there being increased carbon dioxide in Earths
atmosphere?

Activity 2
30 mins
(20 mins
preparation,

Role playing the climate change impacts


o Divide the class into 5 teams
o Each team will represent a different entity affected by climate change e.g.

Dress ups
o Farmers flannalette
shirts, straw hats
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10 mins
presentation)

farmers, fishermen, recreational business owners, power companies (both


renewable and fossil fuel), animal species, etc.
o Each team needs to research the potential impacts of climate change on
the entitiy they represent and present their findings in a creative role play
format
e.g. Farmers students could research the effects of a topic such as the
reduced availability of water.
The reduced availability of water
" causes crops to die, stunts growth of pastures and reduces the amount
of food available for livestock
" which means farmers have to sell their land (at a loss) and relocate, or
sell off their livestock and search for a new career

o Fishermen fishing rods,


overalls and nets
o Recreational business
owners shirt & tie, brief
case
o Power companies fake
money, high visibility
jacket with company logo
o Animal species animal
ears and tails

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

Students are to brainstorm their understandings of climate change using


Padlet (or workbooks). It should be focussed on the impacts of climate change
on society and outdoor environments. This will be used for revision purposes.
Summarise the lesson, revising key knowledge and key skill areas
o Each student to share one thing they learned before leaving class
Any unfinished work is to be finished prior to the next class
Outline focus of the next lesson (urbanisation)

Computers/laptops
(internet required)
https://padlet.com/
Workbooks if Padlet is not
available

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VCE OES LESSON PLAN 14


Name:
Teagan Dixon

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

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)
Key Knowledge/s:
KK1 Understandings and critiques of sustainability and
sustainable development

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

Collect and interpret data on the contemporary state of a


particular outdoor environment

KS6

Analyse the importance of healthy outdoor environments


for individuals and society

KS7

Identify and predict the potential impact of significant


threats on society and outdoor environments

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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

SUGGESTED LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES/EQUIPMENT

Introduction
10 mins

Recap information covered in previous class


Identify key knowledge and key skill areas which will be covered in the lesson
(KK5 urbanisation)
Visit web link http://www.worldometers.info/
o This website allows students to access data on human effects on the
environment, energy and the proportions created from renewable sources
and fossil fuels, as well as our resources (such as coal, gas and oil) and
how long we have left until they are completely depleted
o Students to focus on headings found here
o Students will have an opportunity to ask questions

Textbook
Device
Website http://www.worldometers.i
nfo/

Video and
discussion
15 mins

Watch YouTube clip on Urbanisation in preparation for a discussion


Prompt questions for class discussion:
o What is urbanisation?
o What are the pros and cons of urbanisation?

Laptop
Projector
Text book
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o What impact does urbanisation have on society?


o What impact does urbanisation have on the outdoor environment?
o Does this video worry you about our future?
Extension question:
o Experts predict that global population will top out around 10 billion people,
with 7 billion of those people living in cities. What are some of the
opportunities and challenges that cities will face as the population
increases?
Excursion
30 mins

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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trip to the estate. Any unanswered questions or questions that require


research will be completed for homework.
o In relation to the visited estate, what effect is urbanisation having on
society? Give specific examples.
o In relation to the visited estate, what effect is urbanisation having on
Outdoor environments? Give specific examples.
o What is the impact on local flora and fauna?
o What are the causes of urbanisation?
o Who is affected by urbanisation? And how? Give examples.
o How much of land in Australia is urbanised?
o What percentage of Australians live in urban areas?
o The disposal of household and industrial waste into local waterways
caused what problems?
o What is a green belt?
Debrief
5 mins

Students will debrief from the trip


Students will be required to complete all unfinished documents for homework
Students will have an opporunity to ask questions

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