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This page has been set up for teachers who
want to get the most out of the material presented at this site.
Here you will find:
Links
to the Curriculum Framework
This Forest Website is an important tool that
can be used as the context through which to apply the new Curriculum
Framework at many levels.
Overarching Values
Covering the ecology and issues of WA's old growth forests,
assists teachers in promoting the overarching values of the
Curriculum Framework.
In particular, the following values feature
promiently in the website:
1. Respect and Concern for Others and their
Rights (3.3, 3.6),
2. Social and Civic Responsibility (4.1, 4.4,
4.6, 4.8. 4.9), and
3. Environmental Responsibility (5.1, 5.2,
5.3, 5.4).
Overarching Statement
Learning Outcomes
The Overarching Statement Learning Outcomes that apply to using
this website include statements 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 (pages
42-46 in the Curriculum Framework, 1998).
Student Outcome Statements
There are many ways to link this website across a variety of
learning areas. Using the site and activities you will be covering:
SCIENCE
- Working Scientifically
- Science in Daily Life
- Acting Responsibly
- Science in Society
- Life and Living (levels 2- 6)
SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
- Investigation, Communication and Participation
(levels 2-4)
- Place and Space - Care of Places (levels1.3
-7.3)
- Natural and Social Systems - Natural Systems
(levels 2- 5)
- Political and Legal Systems (levels 2- 4)
ENGLISH
- Speaking and Listening (levels 4-8)
- Viewing (level 2-5)
- Reading (levels 2-6)
ARTS
- Communicating arts ideas (levels 2-4)
- Using Art skills, techniques, technologies
and processes (levels 2-5)
There may be many other ways that you discover
to link this site to areas in the Curriculum Framework. However,
this will depend on how and in what learning area you are using
the information.
Thankyou for using this site developed for
community awareness.
Other
Resources...
"The Lorax" by Dr
Seuss
Locate a copy of this fantastic story in book or video form.
The Lorax provides an excellent overview of environmental destruction
caused by the wants of humans. The tale takes us through the
impact of humans on air, water, soil, plants and animals. The
message of hope at the end of the story is an excellent springboard
for discussion at the being of the topic, further action, or
as a conclusion.
Video series "Under Southern
Skies"
Volume 1-7, Marcom Project (1995). 30 minutes each.
A great collection of videos on the environmental issues of
Western Australia.
Video "In Your Backyard"
An Environmental Studies Video on the Conservation of the Chuditch.
An excellent video about the endangered native cat of the southwest
jarrah forests. Available from World Wildlife Fund ($49.95),
GPO Box 528, Sydney, NSW, 6001.
GreenTeach - Australia's
Forests Poster
An excellent classroom poster bordered by information highlighting
the main points of the fight for conservation of WA's remaining
old growth forests. ($10) Contact Ross Mars: rossmars@yahoo.com,
or at work on 9272 1255
Library Poster Display
From the Wilderness Society, depicting up to date pictures and
information direct from the southwest forests. To organise a
stay in your library ring Bridgette or David at the Wilderness
Society on 9420 7255.
Local papers
Keep your eyes open in your local paper and The West Australian
for stories on the forests. The "Letters to the Editor" sections
are always good for various opinions.
Primary Investigations
#7 (Suitable for years 7-9.)
Unit 2, Lesson 8
'Oo-Roo' Students actively explore the relationship between
kangaroo population size and available food, water, shelter
and space.
Unit 2, Lesson 9
'Caught in a Web' A simulation game to introduce the concept
of ecosystems.
Bugs,
Beasts & Biodiversity
Exploring Biodiversity in the South-west of Western Australia
An
Environmental Education Resource for Secondary Schools.
Written
by Dr Jean-Paul Orsini. Edited by Ross Mars
Bugs, Beasts & Biodiversity is an education resource that provides
a window into the rich biological diversity of the South-west
of Western Australia. It presents practical case studies to
help students explore the complex interconnections between various
life forms in our environment. The material provides examples
of biodiversity in the south-west that are directly relevant
to the student's surroundings.
Includes
a Case Study on the Jarrah Forest and the Woylie's web of life.
Visit
the Website!
Forest
Activities
The list below gives you some practical class
exercises designed to introduce the forests to students in a
meaningful way. Click on the leaf to download a text file of
the chosen exercise, or click the last leaf to download them
all in one file.
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The
Lorax Role Play
Based on the popular Dr. Suess story - put yourself in the
role of the Lorax |
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Forest
Bingo Game
Become familiar with words relating to the conservation
of forests. |
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Bush Detective
For bush or urban schools |
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Measuring
Trees
How tall is that tree? |
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Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
Greening Australia can begin at school. |
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Making
Paper
Beautiful and practical, instructions for making your own
paper. |
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Debate
& Discuss
Let all sides of the story be heard |
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The
lot
Download all the excercises. |
Collaboration!!
If you have any more ideas for activities that you have seen
or used that relate to conservation of forests, e-mail
them to us to be included on the list for all to experience.
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