HumanSociety&ItsEnvironmentK--6 Current Issues: Antarctica
Units of Work
Student Work Sample Context After looking at the development of the Antarctic and human impacts, the class discussed the need for a set of rules to look after this environment. The term ‘treaty’ had been introduced and explored, and students had researched former and present activities in Antarctica. Students then independently formulated a set of 5–10 rules that would preserve this environment. They presented their rules to the class and discussed the positions taken. examines how natural, economic and political factors can influence people’s interactions with the environment (ENS3.6)
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expresses a personal point of view on an environmental issue (ENS3.6)
Stage 3
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Where to from Here? Have students construct a consequence chart to illustrate what each of their rules would entail: what people would need to do, how they would need to do it, facilities they would need, and the choices they would need to make. Have students consider implications for Antarctica, for other environments and for people if these rules were not followed.
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