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Earth Resources

Identify useful Earth resources and consider responsible ways to use and care for them.

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Learning Intention

Students will identify Earth resources such as water, soil, rocks and minerals and describe how people use and care for them.

Australian Curriculum

AC9S2U02

Recognise Earth resources, including water, soil and minerals, and how they are used and can be cared for.

Teacher Notes

Start with a nature walk or picture sort of water, soil, wood, sand and rocks. Discuss caring for Country and sustainable use. Use local Aboriginal perspectives on caring for land and water where possible.

Skills Practised

  • Identifying Earth resources
  • Natural vs processed resources
  • Sustainable use
  • Caring for Country