In this Connected Learning Experience students explore what can shape the natural landscape.
Human activities and the resulting effects on a local surface over time are explored in terms of the consequences for the environment.
This CLE could be taught as part of a cross-curricular unit that incorporates Year 4 HASS content descriptions;
- Stories of the First Fleet including reasons for the journey who travelled to Australia and their experiences following arrival (ACHASSK085)
- The importance of environments including natural vegetation to animals and people (ACHASSK088)
Learning intentions:
Students will be able to:
- state that the surface of the Earth changes over time;
- identify human activities which cause changes to the Earth’s surface;
- state that moving water washes away (erodes) soil;
- explain how plants help prevent soil erosion;
- appreciate that science knowledge helps people understand the consequences of their actions;
- follow instructions to identify investigable questions about familiar contexts and predict likely outcomes from investigations;
- make accurate observations; and
- draw conclusions based on evidence.
New Australian Curriculum 9 Codes: AC9S5U02 (Year 5)
