Year 3–4 Local Conservation Inquiry Unit | Australian Curriculum

Australian Curriculum v9.0 & Victorian Curriculum 2.0 aligned

A ready-to-teach, 4-week inquiry unit that supports Year 3–4 students to explore local conservation and caring for the environment through hands-on, outdoor learning.

Created by an Australian teacher. Classroom-tested. Minimal prep required.

Students will:

• Explore their local environment

• Investigate human impact

• Plan and take conservation action

Designed to be taught outdoors where possible, including a school grounds environmental audit and a summative assessment task.

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What's Included:

• 4 weeks of detailed lesson plans (12 lessons)

• Outdoor learning activities and audit tools

• Student planning and reflection tasks

• Summative assessment task + rubric

• Australian Curriculum v9.0 & Victorian Curriculum 2.0 alignment
  

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Most popular with schools introducing sustainability concepts across multiple year levels.

Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this align with the Victorian Curriculum?

Yes. This unit includes full alignment to Victorian Curriculum 2.0, as well as Australian Curriculum v9.0 content descriptions.

- How much preparation is required?

Very minimal. All lessons, student tasks and assessments are ready to use. Basic materials such as paper, pencils and clipboards may be required for outdoor activities.

- Can this unit be used in different school contexts?

Yes. The unit is designed to be flexible and can be adapted to suit different school grounds and local environments.

- What is the licensing for this resource?

This resource is licensed for use by one teacher with their own class. It is not permitted to be shared, redistributed or uploaded to shared drives.

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