This worksheet has been created as part of Lesson 6 (Part 2) within the Importance of Environments Geography Year 4- unit plan. Much like buying a new clothing item along with care instructions, students are encouraged to write a set of care instructions for Earth. Students can use the words on the worksheet as inspiration.
The importance of environments, including natural vegetation and water sources, to people and animals in Australia and on another continent
Sustainable use and management of renewable and non-renewable resources, including the custodial responsibility First Nations Australians have for Country/Place
The importance of environments, including natural vegetation, to animals and people
The main characteristics of the continents of Africa and South America and the location of their major countries in relation to Australia
The use and management of natural resources and waste, and the different views on how to do this sustainably
The custodial responsibility Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have for Country/Place, and how this influences views about sustainability
Types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment, the importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be protected; the use and management of natural resources and waste, and different views on how to do this sustainably
Location of major countries of Africa and South America in relation to Australia and their major characteristics including the types of vegetation and native animals in at least two countries for both continents
Identify and explain the interconnections within places and between places
Identify and describe locations and spatial distributions and patterns
Identify and describe the characteristics of places in different locations at a range of scales
Similarities and differences in individuals’ and groups’ feelings and perceptions about places, and how they influence views about the protection of these places
The many Countries/Places of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia, and the custodial responsibility they have for Country/Place, and how this influences views about sustainability
Examines differing perceptions about the management of places and environments
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
Examines features and characteristics of places and environments
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry