This lesson suits Year 9-10 students within the Science curriculum.

Students will learn about a youth-led conservation advocacy to inspire their thinking about actions that can create big change for biodiversity. They will read case studies of conservation projects that combine scientific and First Nations knowledge. Students will use this knowledge to plan a biodiversity-supporting creation.

Learning intentions:

Students will:

• plan a creative solution to improve biodiversity in their local area
• apply their understanding of First Nations knowledge and scientific principles to conservation challenges.

Success criteria:

Students can:

• plan, draft, and refine a biodiversity-supporting design that combines First Nations and scientific knowledge, using repurposed materials where possible.

This lesson was created in collaboration with Cool.org as part of the Biodiversity in Action education resources, which are hosted on their website.