This lesson suits Year 7-8 students within the Science curriculum.

Students will explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge by designing a solution to improve environmental sustainability that utilises First Nations knowledge.

Learning intentions:

Students will:

• investigate how First Nations knowledge informs scientific approaches to climate adaptation and environmental restoration
• analyse the impact of cultural-led projects on climate resilience.

Success criteria:

Students can:

• explain how a cultural-led project contributes to addressing environmental challenges
• design and present a solution incorporating First Nations knowledge to improve environmental sustainability.

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