Department of Environment and Conservation

This Pack: Broadens teachers' and students' understanding of forest management issues that affect the quality and quantity of water collected from forested catchments supplying Perth and rural communities with fresh water; Will prepare students for and offer follow up activities after an excursion to the jarrah forest, Catchment Carers' Trail .

This Pack: Outlines classroom activities that precede and follow a one-day excursion to the forest; Outlines the program's links to cross learning area outcomes; Provides a list of educational resources that support the Discovering The Hills Forest and Discovering Wellington Forest excursions.

This Pack: Comprises a wide range of teaching activities and supporting information that aims to empower children and teachers with the knowledge to actively assist in the conservation of marine and coastal environments; Is closely linked to the primary school curriculum outcomes of Society Environment, Science, English, The Arts, and Mathematics. 'First Steps' concepts have been used throughout the package; Aims to increase appreciation and awareness of the marine and coastal environments and increase knowledge of marine wildlife, landscapes and values as well as encourage positive community action to protect and conserve marine communities.

This Pack: Comprises a wide range of teaching activities that provide a foundation on which students can build an understanding of Nyoongar culture and its relationship to the land; Aims to improve students' understanding of the history of their environment and to value the natural lands remaining in the Wheatbelt; Is closely linked to the primary school curriculum outcomes of Society Environment, Science, English, The Arts, and Health. 'First Steps' concepts have been used throughout the package. It also supports the aims of ‘First Steps'.

This Training Manual: Is designed to support a forest excursion, the Forest Detectives Trail with elements that can be used effectively at school independent of the excursion; Helps to fulfil outcomes of the Curriculum Framework across all learning areas, particularly Society Environment, Science and English; Aims to increase student understanding of the need for scientific research and how it contributes to conserving biodiversity.