Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre Curriculum Plan 2016

Primary

Key

Year Level

Program Overview Curriculum links

General Capabilities Cross-curriculum

Priorities

Prep Living by the

Bay (Science)

Living by the Bay immerses students in a sensory exploration of Moreton Bay. Students gain hands on experience using scientific equipment to identify living and non-living things.

Australian Curriculum: Science Foundation Year (ACSIS012, ACSIS011, ACSIS014, ACSSU003, ACSSU002, ACSHE013) C2C: Science Unit 1 ‘Our living world’

1 Habitat Heroes

(Science)

Students are invited to become Habitat Heroes, learning about living things in the Bay and how they can help to protect them. Students participate in a variety of hands-on scientific investigations as they explore the Bay’s habitats and inhabitants, enabling students to develop their understanding of the environment above and below the water.

Australian Curriculum: Science (ACSHE022, ACSIS027, ACSIS212, ACSIS213, ACHGK005, ACHGK007, ACHGS007, ACHGS012) C2C: Science Unit 1 ‘Living adventure’

2 Small Town, Big History (History)

Students explore the history of significant sites in the local community of Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, and discover what these special places reveal about the past and how this connects to the present. Students are introduced to a variety of sources, including an indigenous presentation, investigation of various historic sites and a study of photographs and objects from the past.

Australian Curriculum: Geography (ACHHK044, ACHHK045, ACHHS047, ACHHS048) Australian Curriculum: History (ACHGK011, ACHGS013, ACHGS014) C2C: History Unit 2 ‘Exploring my local community’ and ‘exploring local and more distant places’

2 Go With The

Flow (Science)

Go with the Flow focuses on the sustainability of our water resources by immersing students in the catchment of Wynnum Creek, following its course until it meets Moreton Bay. Students conduct experiments and collect samples ultimately developing an understanding of how water flows through a catchment, what might impede this flow and how we can mitigate this.

Australian Curriculum: Science (ACSSU030, ACSSU032, ACSHE034, ACSHE035, ACSIS038, ACSIS037, ACSIS039, ACSIS040) C2C: Science Unit 4 ‘Save planet Earth’

2 and 3 Walking into

History (History)

Walking into History explores the history of Wynnum and the Bayside area to discover the historical stories, events, people and sites that have shaped this area today. Technological and cultural changes are traced over time, leading students to consider the impact on their lives.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACHHK044, ACHHK046, ACHHS047, ACHHS049, ACHHS050) C2C: History Unit 1 ‘Exploring my local community’

3

Birds and Beaches, Dogs and Leashes

(Science)

Birds and Beaches, Dogs and Leashes prompts students to consider their responsibilities to protect other forms of life that share the environment. A real life geographical inquiry encourages students to think creatively about how they can take an active role in protecting the shorebirds and the environment of Moreton Bay.

Australian Curriculum: Geography (ACHGK017, ACHGK018, ACHGS022) Australian Curriculum: Science (ACSHE050, ACSHE051, ACSSU044, ACSSU048) Australian Curriculum: English (ACELY1676) C2C: Geo Unit 1 ‘Analysing and creating persuasive texts’

3 and 4 History in a

Box (History)

Set in Fort Lytton National Park, this program leads an inquiry into the significant historical features of our area and the influence of the community in shaping this site, both in the past and today. Through the use of drama, students actively interrogate the physical site, historical sources and actors in role to build an appreciation of the events, people and lifestyles that influenced the local area.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACHHK060, ACHHK062, ACHHS065, ACHHS066, ACHHS067, ACHHS215, ACHHS068, ACHHS069) Australian Curriculum: Geo (ACHGK015, ACHGK016, ACHGK018, ACHGK019, ACHGS025) C2C: History Unit 2 ‘Exploring continuity and change in local communities’ C2C: Geo Unit 2 ‘Protecting places near and far’

4 First Contact

(History)

First Contact focuses on the initial contacts between Aboriginal and European people in Moreton Bay. Students participate in an Indigenous presentation and a range of hands-on activities that were essential for survival. Students develop a deeper understanding of local Indigenous Culture and reflect on historical events and how they shaped the area.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACHHK077, ACHHK078, ACHHK080, ACHHS081, ACHHS082, ACHHS083, ACHHS085) Australian Curriculum: Geography (ACHGK022, ACHGK024) C2C: History Unit 2 ‘Investigating the impact of colonisation’

4

Mangroves and the

Environment (Science)

Students gain an understanding of the important role mangroves play in maintaining ecosystem health. Students identify and study organisms that live within the mangrove environment and throughout the day there is a focus on feeding relationships between the plants and animals in the ecosystems observed.

Australian Curriculum: Science (ACSIS068, ACSHE062, ACSHE061, ACSSU073, ACSSU072) Australian Curriculum: Geography (ACHGK021, ACHGK022) C2C: Science Unit 1 ‘Life and living’ C2C: Geo Unit 1 ‘Exploring Similarities and differences in environments and places’

5 St Helena

Stories (History)

St Helena Stories uses story as a medium for engaging students in historical events and places. Each student follows the biography of an authentic, individual prisoner with students actively engaging in making observations, investigating heritage structures and interpreting sources for evidence of the past.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACHHK094, ACHHK093, ACHHK096, ACHHS098, ACHHS099, ACHHS100, ACHHS104) Australian Curriculum: Geography (ACHGK027) C2C: History Unit 1 ‘Exploring the development of British colonies in Australia’ C2C: History Unit 2 ‘Investigating the colonial period in Australia’

6 Immigration

(History)

Immigration traces the journeys of migrants arriving in Australia, focusing on gaining an insight into why people choose to migrate to Australia, where they come from and what they contribute to Australia and our society. Students are encouraged to articulate questions, formulate answers, participate in problem solving and ask ethical questions on many levels.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACHHK115, ACHHK116, ACHHS122, ACHHS117, ACHHS121, ACHHS125, ACHHS120, ACHHS119, ACHHS123, ACHHS124, ACHHS118) C2C: History Unit 2 ‘Investigating the development of Australia as a diverse society’

Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre Curriculum Plan 2016

Secondary

Key

Year 7 – Year 10

Year Level

Program Overview Curriculum links

General Capabilities Cross-curriculum

Priorities

7 Digging up the

Past (History)

Digging up the Past marries the subject of archaeology with dramatic fiction to engage students in an exploration of the significance of cultural and historical sites. Students engage in a detailed study of the site itself, including an Aboriginal midden and historic prison structures and participate in an archaeological dig, uncovering objects from the past as evidence that can be used to establish the site’s cultural significance.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACDSEH001, ACDSEH029, ACDSEH031, ACDSEH148, ACHHS205, ACHHS206, ACHHS208, ACHHS209, ACHHS210, ACHHS212, ACHHS214) C2C: History Unit 1 ‘Investigating the ancient past’

7 Organising Organisms (Science)

In Organising Organisms, students adopt the role of Ecologists to identify organisms in two different habitats, St Helena Island and Moreton Bay. Students do a plankton trawl, conduct investigations under microscopes and design dichotomous keys. Throughout the day there is a focus on classification and organisms feeding relationships in the ecosystems observed.

Australian Curriculum: Science (ACSSU111, ACSSU112, ACSHE120, ACSHE121, ACSIS124, ACSIS125, ACSIS130)

9 Returned

World War I (History)

Students are engaged in a deep exploration of complex ideas about the cause and effect of historical events and the changes World War I brought to Australian society. Students interrogate actors in role, engage with personal historical material and explore the developments in military technology, touching on themes of warfare, women, waste and loss.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACDSEH021, ACDSEH095, ACDSEH096, ACDSEH097, ACHHS165, ACHHS168, ACHHS169, ACHHS170, ACHHS172, ACHHS173, ACHHS175)

10 Frontline

Brisbane 1942 (History)

Using drama, image, artefacts and story to explore life in World War II, students are exposed to broader events taking place across the world and resulting effects on humanity. Students utilise academic skills as they interrogate primary and secondary sources to deepen their understanding and formulating a live photograph capturing one aspect of the war.

Australian Curriculum: History (ACDSEH024, ACDSEH107, ACDSEH108, ACDSEH109, ACDSEH110, ACHHS182, ACHHS188, ACHHS190, ACHHS191, ACHHS193)

Year 11 & Year 12

11 and 12

Catchment Studies

(Science)

Students are immersed in a directed data collection as they travel through Bulimba catchment, with the aim to deeply understand how a catchment works, its connection to Moreton bay health and the impacts of urbanisation and how these are being managed. Students become familiar with equipment and data collection protocols and analysis of data.

Senior Syllabus: Geography students will write a report using the information collected on the day based on Focus Unit 2 Managing catchments. The students will design and implement a research plan, gather data and demonstrate analytical and decision making processes. Senior Syllabus: Biology students will complete an EEI based on the data collected focusing on the key ideas of the syllabus; 18. Abiotic and biotic factors in an environment influence the size of populations and the composition of communities. 20. Human actions have significant impacts on interactions within an environment. This field work will provide 5hrs in a natural environment and will require students to use • techniques for identifying organisms (e.g. keys and field guides) • sampling techniques (e.g. quadrats, and transects ) • methods to measure environmental data (salinity, temperature and availability of light)

11 and 12

Moreton Bay Studies

(Science)

Moreton Bay Studies immerses students in a directed data collection process on board our vessel Inspiration. Students are provided with support to complete analysis of data and look to identify trends and interrelationships that link the results to theoretical concepts relating to both the ecology and management of Moreton Bay and the methodology.

Senior Syllabus: Geography students will design and implement a research plan, gather data and demonstrate analytical and decision making processes based on Focus Unit 6: Sustaining biodiversity Senior Syllabus: Biology students will complete an EEI based on the data collected focusing on the key ideas of the syllabus; 18. Abiotic and biotic factors in an environment influence the size of populations and the composition of communities. 20. Human actions have significant impacts on interactions within an environment This field work will provide 5hrs in a natural environment and will require students to use • techniques for identifying organisms (e.g. keys and field guides) • sampling techniques (e.g. quadrats, and transects ) • methods to measure environmental data (salinity, temperature and availability of light)

11 and 12

Port of Brisbane Studies

(Science)

Students are immersed in a directed data collection both on land and on board Inspiration. The aim is to deeply understand the Port of Brisbane and its place on the edge of Moreton Bay. Students formulate questions become familiar with and utilize equipment, complete analyses of data, identify issues of concern and link them to supporting data to propose and evaluate possible management options

Senior Syllabus: Geography students will design and implement a research plan, gather data and demonstrate analytical and decision making processes based on Focus Unit 6: Sustaining biodiversity Senior Syllabus: Biology students complete an Extended Experimental Investigation based on their data collection focusing on: 18. Abiotic and biotic factors in an environment influence the size of populations and the composition of communities. 20. Human actions have significant impacts on interactions within an environment. Field work requires students to use techniques for identifying organisms (e.g. keys and field guides), sampling techniques (e.g. quadrats, and transects) and methods to measure environmental data (salinity, temperature and availability of light)