Environment

Year level: Middle primary/Upper primary/Lower secondary Learning outcome Students learn about other countries to compare lifestyles with their own and appreciate the similarities and differences. What are the main environmental characteristics of the country – unique flora and fauna, climate related issues? What is the average environmental footprint of people living in the country? How does lifestyle (use of technology motor vehicles, computers and mobile phones contribute to the environmental footprint? Assessment task Create a graphical representation of significant facts about environment in comparison to Australia using the tools at http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation3/basic.asp