Essential Question

How can we use our scientific knowledge of erosion and weathering to preserve First Nations sites of cultural significance?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y5 Science
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 10
Duration: 3 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

This unit teaches students how we can use our scientific knowledge of erosion and weathering to better protect and preserve First Nations sites of cultural significance. In this unit, students will:

  • experiment on different materials to see erosion and weathering in action
  • read and interpret texts on the impacts of weathering and erosion
  • make recommendations on how to preserve significant sites from these impacts.

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