For Schools & Students

Landlearn — by necma — last modified Mar 06, 2009 08:48 AM

LandLearn provides a structure and support for schools to incorporate studies of sustainable agriculture and natural resource management into the Victorian curriculum. The website contains a range of teacher resources and lesson plans to allow a wide range of lessons on natural resource management.

CSIRO Resources for Students — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

This site has links to a range of information on CSIRO and other websites of interest for students.

Lore of the Land — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

This website has a range of teacher and student resources to assist Implementing Aboriginal Studies into the School Curriculum

ABC Science Online — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

The Lab is the ABC resource site with a wide range of information for schools, students and anyone interested in science information. This includes discussion forums such as Dr Karl's Self Serve Science, Scribblygum, and others, where you can find or ask members questions on flora & fauna, science etc.

Primary School resources — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

Primaryschool.com.au provides Free Primary School Lesson Plans & Education Resources

Landcare Education Website — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

The Landcare Education program is a Department of Primary Industries program which is supported by the Departments of Sustainability and Environment and Education and Early Childhood Development (Strategic Partnerships Program). The program aims to: * Use practical, hands on educational activities to teach children about sustainable natural resource management. * Highlight the students' role in conservation. * Ensure all programs are delivered within a Landcare context and emphasise Landcare principles. * Develop greater understanding and action within the community for Landcare and natural resource issues. The program services students from pre-school age through to tertiary level and also works within the wider community.

Weeds CRC School Resources — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

The Weeds CRC has a range of resources for teachers, students and schools, including weed warriors, weed wipeout game, ghastly guests and tertiary information. Resources include full lesson plans and links to curriculums in all states.

EPA Victoria resources — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

A range of information from Environment Protection Agency Victoria for schools and students.

Waterwatch Victoria — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

Waterwatch Victoria is a successful community engagement program connecting local communities with river health and sustainable water issues and management. The Waterwatch website contains a wide range of education resources for schools, teachers and students.

School Environment Education Directory — by landcarevic — last modified Aug 15, 2008 09:16 AM

The School Environment Education Directory (SEED) website is now on line and waiting for teachers, students and environment staff in Victoria to start using. This one-stop website provides a fantastic range of information on environment curriculum resources, local environment contacts, local excursions and a great section for students to explore. The information is presented in the topics of biodiversity, climate change, general sustainability, waste and water.The SEED website has been developed to assist teachers access information on environmental sustainability and to better link local environment staff, projects and information to schools. The SEED project has been possible through the commitment of a range of local organisations, local schools, teachers and funding from the Australian Government. While many resources have been targeted to the North East CMA Region (the host of the website) much of the information is relevant and easily modified for other regions.

Child Safety on Farms — by necma — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

Farmsafe Australia has a wide range of resources to enable schools and families to promote farm safety to students. Resources, including curriculum links for all states, are available for all ages, including preschool, primary, secondary and adult level information.

Sustainable Living Challenge — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

The Sustainable Living Challenge is a leading national secondary schools program that encourages students and their teachers to explore sustainability issues as a part of the school experience.

Junior Landcare Website — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 02, 2008 07:06 PM

Junior Landcare is about encouraging young people to play an active role in ensuring the safe future of their environment. This Landcare Australia website is specifically for schools and students to quickly access relevant information.

Landcare Songs — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:46 AM

Way back in 1994, the Coodabeen Champions produced a cassette called 'Carin About the Land', which included songs. ABC Radio and the Coodabeen Champions have very generously provided these songs to be placed on the Gateway for use by Landcare Groups or schools.

Other School Resources — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 28, 2008 05:53 AM

This page lists other resources identified as potentially useful for Schools or students, but stored in other sections of the Gateway.