In this unit, students will develop their understanding of different environments and the impacts of human actions and decisions on the natural environment. They will investigate strategies that positively contribute to conservation and sustainability, including traditional indigenous practices. Students will examine appropriate actions to support conservation and sustainability to minimise human impacts. There are three main sections in this unit.
- Ways of Knowing Nature
- Understanding the characteristics of the environment
- The impact of human participation on natural environments over time
- Relationships with Nature
- investigate factors that influence relationships with nature
- weather and seasons
- landscapes
- natural disasters
- beliefs, values and perspectives
- ways people and groups interact and connect with their local outdoor environment
- spiritual connection
- recreation and adventure
- natural resources
- commercial or tourism uses
- investigate factors that influence relationships with nature
- Caring for nature
- Understanding environmental management
- the importance of healthy environments
- locally protected areas and national parks
- contribution and value of Aboriginal peoples’ knowledge and practice
- Responsible, ethical and sustainable environmental practices
- leave no trace and minimum impact practices
- sustainable use of wilderness environments
- Understanding environmental management