Middle Years
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Welcome to the Middle Years teachers section of this resource.
In this section you will find everything you need to implement a successful unit of work on the topic of Forests and Forestry.
The Lesson Ideas and Activities are specifically designed for students from Years 7 to 10, and each has been designed to allow maximum flexibility in catering for different needs in the classroom. The Lesson Plans, Student Activity Sheets, Extension Ideas, and a comprehensive list of resources that are included in this section will make planning your unit of work both successful and enjoyable.
Lesson Ideas
These lesson ideas for each of the Key Learning Areas can be developed by the teacher into full lesson plans. They are designed to give teachers ideas for introducing and expanding upon the topic. Many of the lesson ideas in this section of the resource can also be adapted as extension tasks for early finishers, and as homework projects.
Lesson Plans
Each lesson plan is designed to be taught as a sequential component of the topic but can also be taught as a stand-alone lesson. Each lesson plan is specifically designed for Year 7 to Year 10 students.
Accompanying Activity Sheets
Each lesson plan has a correlating activity sheet on the page opposite. Teachers may photocopy these sheets for classroom use. The sheets are appealing to students and allow them to easily record their learning and experiences.
Book List
This section includes a list of resources that complement these units of work.
Extension Ideas
At the end of this section you will find a page entitled Extension Activity Ideas. These ideas can be used to extend fast workers and students with higher intellectual potential. The activities require little or no resources and preparation. The ideas and activities are designed so that students can work on them individually and independently. They may also be adapted and used as whole class activities should you wish to extend and build upon the lesson plans.
The extension ideas may also be helpful in composite classes.
Photo File
In the Photo File section of this resource you will find the photos referred to throughout the activities and lessons in the Middle Years section. The Photo File will prove valuable in prompting discussion and further increasing understanding among students. Black and white historical photographs follow the colour photographs and offer a unique perspective of the history of South Australia’s forests.
- Page URL: http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/forestrymatters/middle_years
- Page Last Modified: November 15, 2011