Mapping document ACARA elaborations for year 6 and Bush

Regeneration website

ACARA elaboration
History
ACHHK116 The contribution of
individuals and groups, including
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people and migrants to the
development of Australian society, for
example in the area such as the
economy, education, science, the arts,
sport.

Geography
ACHGS041 Collect and record
relevant geographical data and
information using ethical protocols,
from primary and secondary sources,
for example, people, maps, plans,
photographs, satellite images,
statistical sources and reports

Science
ACSIS107 Construct and use a range
of representations, including tables and
graphs , to represent and describe
observations, patterns or relationships
in data using digital technologies as
appropriate
ACSIS221 Compare data with
predictions and use as evidence in
developing explanations
ACSIS103 with guidance, plan
appropriate investigation methods to
answer questions or solve problems

Suggested Activities
History page: Suggested activity
investigate the history of the area
surrounding Ceasars Place bush
regeneration group and GSS by various
research methods including interviews
with local historians and older
generations, internet searches and a
visit to the John Oxley library. Produce
a series of newspaper articles for
publication in the Westside News to
share historical and sustainability
information.
Using information collected create a
classroom map, marking areas of
historical significance, prominent
landmarks and areas of possible
regeneration.
Home page: Conduct an audit on GSS
environment for native species of flora
and fauna; conduct soil testing to
establish which species to grow. Make a
table and/or graph to represent
findings share with Sherwood and
Oxley SS through the forum on the
REGENERATION website.

Geography
ACHGS044 Interpret geographical
data and other information using digital
and spatial technologies as appropriate
and identify spatial distributions,
patterns and trends and infer
relationships and draw conclusions

Science
ACSIS108- Suggest improvements to
the methods used to investigate a
question or solve a problem

Visit regeneration areas and other local

area groups; join local group and
participate in regeneration and
sustainability activities such as
planting, maintaining and sourcing

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Suggested Activities

Geography

plants. Share findings on Website

ACHGS041 Collect and record

relevant geographical data and
information using ethical protocols,
from primary and secondary sources,
for example, people, maps, plans,
photographs, satellite images,
statistical sources and reports.

ACSHE220 Scientific knowledge is

used to inform personal and
community decisions
ACSHE220

Set up permaculture garden involve

families and community members from
GSS in planning constructing and
maintaining garden.
Regenerate small area of GSS grounds.
Use information gained from audit
activity to guide decision making with
regard to plantings. Also engage with
local knowledge holders, eg, David
Holdom to advise.
Invite relevant bodies to speak eg,
Ceasars place, CSIRO, Energex, BCC