Virtual Classroom F-4 – Forest Science Explorers with George the Farmer and Expert Forester Clinton Sim
Lesson Overview:
Join George the Farmer and expert forester Clinton Sim in the pine plantation forests of Mount Gambier, South Australia! The 30-minute recorded session is curriculum-linked for students in years F – 4. Our qualified teacher-facilitator from Kimberlin Education will provide plenty of interaction opportunities for your class, including quiz questions and Q&As with ABC TV’s George the Farmer!
LOG-in to learn about:
- Where does wood and paper come from?
- What do foresters do?
- What is the lifecycle of trees and are they all the same?
- Why is the sustainable management of forests important?
MEET THE EXPERTS:
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Clinton is based in Mount Gambier in South Australia. He loves trees and is passionate about growing the only carbon positive and fully renewable building material in Australia – wood. He has a strong background in plantation establishment and silviculture – the art and science of growing healthy forests to meet a variety of society needs including wood, biodiversity and recreation. Clinton loves sharing his passion for forestry with younger generations. |
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George the Farmer’s vision is a world where kids connect to the earth, food and farm. Based in regional SA, the George the Farmer team create fun picture storybooks about agriculture, music and paddock-to-product videos that can be viewed on YouTube and ABC iView. Curriculum-aligned educators guides for F-4 are also available via their website. |
Year Level/s:
Key Curriculum Areas / Subject:
National Curriculum Codes:
ACHASSI042,
ACHASSI052,
ACHASSI077,
ACHASSK015,
ACHASSK017,
ACHASSK031,
ACHASSK033,
ACHASSK068,
ACHASSK090,
ACHASSK0S0,
ACSHE021,
ACSHE022,
ACSHE035,
ACSHE050,
ACSHE051,
ACSHE062,
ACSSU002,
ACSSU031,
ACSSU044,
ACSSU073,
ACSSU074,
ACSSU211
Strand Content Description:
N/A
General Capabilities:
Cross Curriculum Priorities:
Curriculum Connections:
ScOT Catalogue Terms:
Adaptation,
Climate Change,
Ecosystems,
Environmental Management,
Forest management,
Growth,
Living Things,
Pine Trees,
Plant Growth,
Plantations,
Renewable Resource,
Science,
Scientific applications,
Sustainability,
Technology,
Timber,
Trees
Theme/s:
Biodiversity,
Careers,
Environment,
Forestry,
Forests,
George the Farmer,
National School Events,
Renewable Resources,
Sustainability,
Trees,
Wood/Fibre
Resource Type/s:
Primary:
MultimediaSecondary:
Online Learning