Learning Resources 2
Australian Curriculum - sustainability Cross-Curriculum Priority
This curriculum document outlines the importance of developing students’ capacity to act sustainably. It provides teachers with a clear framework for embedding environmental responsibility within Geography. The resource strengthens justification for using Careel Bay as a case study of local sustainability practices. It supports discussions around ethical responsibility, environmental management, and intergenerational stewardship, directly aligning with the learning experience’s focus on human impact. .
Bureau of Meteorology – Tides and Coastal Systems
The Bureau of Meteorology provides accessible explanations of tidal patterns and coastal processes. This supports students in understanding how natural systems operate at Careel Bay and how human infrastructure must adapt to these processes. Teachers can use diagrams and tide charts to help students interpret the physical dynamics observed during their visit. The resource deepens scientific and geographical literacy by linking observable phenomena to broader environmental processes.
AIATSIS – Caring for Country Resources
This resource introduces Indigenous perspectives on environmental management and sustainable land care. It supports inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures as a cross-curriculum priority. Teachers can use this resource to explore how First Nations peoples have long understood ecological interconnections and sustainable practices. This enriches students’ understanding of diverse knowledge systems and promotes respectful engagement with Country and a deeper understanding of the role First Nations People play in the protection of the natural environment.
NSW Environment Protection Authority – Stormwater and Pollution
This resource explains how urban runoff affects coastal and wetland environments. It provides real-world examples of how human activity influences ecosystems, directly supporting students’ sustainability audit of Careel Bay. Teachers can use this to help students identify potential environmental threats and propose solutions. The resource strengthens critical thinking by encouraging evaluation of environmental management strategies .