Teacher resource
Who cares about national parks?
Stage 2 (Years 3-4), Geography
Who cares about national parks? is a Stage 2 education resource that supports the NSW syllabus learning outcomes associated with Geography, Science and Technology, English and Creative Arts.
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The NSW cross-curriculum priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures and Sustainability are also addressed.
Students will:
- examine different perspectives regarding the purpose and management of national parks, and how this evolves over time
- explore the importance to the environment of natural vegetation and natural resources
- learn how different people value the environment and their connection with it
- identify sustainable practices and recognise that there are differing views on how sustainability can be achieved
- use creative skills to propose a solution for an environmental problem, encouraging change within the community.
| Stage | Stage 2 (Years 3-4) |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Geography |
| Content |
The teacher resource kit associated with Who cares about national parks? is comprised of 2 parts: 1. A 14-page downloadable document detailing:
2. Google site teacher's platform with all resource links, activity notes and solutions, and Google site student resource. |