VCE Environmental Science

Image Source: Piotr Fajfer / Oxfam International 

This picture is from a series called “Climate Change Canvas” from artists all over the world, put together by Oxfam International to raise awareness of the human impact of climate change, especially in our poorest communities.

Graeme Daniel has compiled a list of links to sites about adapting to climate change, including policies in different countries, economic perspectives, agriculture, food and water resources, strategies and planning, books and news articles. This up-to-date and extensive list also includes regions at risk by country.

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 “On Borrowed Time” is an on-line resource for learning how to manage our environment. The CSIRO has developed two interactive eco-challenges for students. You can play the role of a farmer managing a sustainable farm while still making a profit or be a forest ranger balancing the needs of five vulnerable species while preserving the jobs of local people. These challenges are ideal for learning about the factors that need to be considered when making management decisions and give students an understanding of the process of environmental management.

As well as the interactive challenges (EcoFarm and EcoForest) there are four inquiry-based teaching and learning units (Adaptations, Forests, Fire and Farming) each with English, Maths and Science activities. David Lindenmayer has based this learning resource on his book titled “On Borrowed Time”.