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Fire landscape: Lesson plan

07 Jul 2014

Teacher: Bronwyn Mart

School: Teacher Resources

Category: Teacher Resources

Year: 1


Materials and equipment

General classroom items

Recording equipment

Recording books


Additional items

Images downloaded of stages shown in learning task outline

Learning task outline printed


Science background:

Many Australian habitats are exposed to “wild” fires. Although some plant species do not recover from fire, other species regenerate from their main braches and trunk. The seeds of other species require fire for their hard outer seed cover to be split.

Traditionally, Aboriginal nations have utilized fire to manage vegetation regeneration and animal populations.

Learning sequence:

  • Engage: A discussion about fires they have experienced or know about through media– wooden BBQs, an open fireplace etc.
  • Explore: Images of bushfires are available on-line.
  • Explain: Reinforce the stages to support creating the Storyboard.
  • Elaborate: Student’s complete the four-stage storyboard.
  • Evaluate: Formative assessment on student participation and learning sheet.

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