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

Students will explore culturally significant species and their importance to First Nations peoples. They will analyse a case study from an Aboriginal community working to protect a species. Students will work together to develop an infographic on a species of their choice.

Learning intentions:

Students will:

• research local biodiversity
• analyse threats to biodiversity, and how science and First Nations knowledge contribute to solutions.

Success criteria:

Students can:

• identify at least 1 species in their local area that plays a key ecological role
• explain how environmental threats impact biodiversity and propose conservation actions.

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