Guardians of Country: Citizen Science in Action

Students explore Gunaikurnai stories Legend Rock and Borun and Tuk, investigate local wildlife, learn about First Nations conservation, and take action through citizen science and project-based activities.

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

  • A_TSICP1
    The occupation and colonisation of Australia by the British, under the now overturned doctrine of terra nullius, were experienced by First Nations Australians as an invasion that denied their occupation of, and connection to, Country/Place.
  • A_TSICP1
    First Nations communities of Australia maintain a deep connection to, and responsibility for, Country/Place and have holistic values and belief systems that are connected to the land, sea, sky and waterways.
  • A_TSICP3
    The First Peoples of Australia are the Traditional Owners of Country/Place, protected in Australian Law by the Native Title Act 1993 which recognises pre-existing sovereignty, continuing systems of law and customs, and connection to Country/Place. This recognised legal right provides for economic sustainability and a voice into the development and management of Country/Place.
  • A_TSIC1
    First Nations Australian societies are diverse and have distinct cultural expressions such as language, customs and beliefs. As First Nations Peoples of Australia, they have the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their cultural expressions, while also maintaining the right to control, protect and develop culture as First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property.
  • A_TSIC2
    First Nations Australians’ ways of life reflect unique ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
  • A_TSIC3
    The First Peoples of Australia (Aboriginal Peoples) belong to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. First Nations Australians demonstrate resilience in the maintenance, practice and revitalisation of culture despite the many historic and enduring impacts of colonisation, and continue to celebrate and share the past, present and future manifestations of their cultures.
  • A_TSIP2
    First Nations Australians have sophisticated political, economic and social organisation systems, which include family and kinship structures, laws, traditions, customs, land tenure systems, and protocols for strong governance and authority.
  • A_TSIP3
    The significant and ongoing contributions of First Nations Australians and their histories and cultures are acknowledged locally, nationally and globally.

Sustainability

  • SS1
    All life forms, including human life, are connected through Earth’s systems (geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere) on which they depend for their wellbeing and survival.
  • SS2
    Sustainable patterns of living require the responsible use of resources, maintenance of clean air, water and soils, and preservation or restoration of healthy environments.
  • SW1
    World views that recognise the interdependence of Earth’s systems, and value diversity, equity and social justice, are essential for achieving sustainability.
  • SW2
    World views are formed by experiences at personal, local, national and global levels, and are linked to individual, community, business and political actions for sustainability.
  • SD1
    Sustainably designed products, environments and services aim to minimise the impact on or restore the quality and diversity of environmental, social and economic systems.
  • SD2
    Creative and innovative design is integral to the identification of new ways of sustainable living.
  • SD3
    Sustainable design requires an awareness of place, past practices, research and technological developments, and balanced judgements based on projected environmental, social and economic impacts.

Curriculum Links

  • AC9S5U01
    Examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats
  • AC9S5H01
    Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
  • AC9S5H02
    Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
  • AC9S5I01
    Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
  • AC9S5I04
    Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
  • AC9S5I05
    Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions
  • AC9S5I06
    Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriateAC9S6H02
    Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
  • AC9S6I01
    Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
  • AC9S6I04
    Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
  • AC9S6U01
    Investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions
  • AC9AVA6E01
    Explore ways that visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials are combined to communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning in visual arts across cultures, times, places and/or other contexts
  • AC9AVA6D01
    Experiment with, document and reflect on ways to use a range of visual conventions, visual arts processes, and materials
  • AC9AVA6C01
    Use visual conventions, visual arts processes and materials to plan and create artworks that communicate ideas, perspectives and/or meaning
  • AC9TDE6P01
    Investigate needs or opportunities for designing, and the materials, components, tools, equipment and processes needed to create designed solutions
  • AC9TDE6P02
    Generate, iterate and communicate design ideas, decisions and processes using technical terms and graphical representation techniques, including using digital tools
  • AC9TDE6P03
    Select and use suitable materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques to safely make designed solutions
  • AC9TDE6P04
    Negotiate design criteria including sustainability to evaluate design ideas, processes and solutions
  • AC9TDE6P05
    Develop project plans that include consideration of resources to individually and collaboratively make designed solutions
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Unit Includes

  • 1 Focus Area
  • 3 Lessons

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