Content+Summary

**Content Summary**

// "Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand." - Chinese proverb // The content of this unit has been designed for students to learn about the range of causes and effects bushfires have on our land and animals. It also explores how communities can prepare for such catastrophes, how they respond and useful strategies to help ourselves and support others through the grieving process. Incursions have been scheduled for students to experience and learn what it might be like to be involved in a bushfire and/or its aftermath. A range of media articles, news clips, ICT games and general resources have been included to provide the opportunity for all students to undertake a thought provoking and meaningful inquiry into bushfires.

This unit has been planned with grade 5 and 6 students in mind (VELS Level 4) due to the potential emotional content. Although bushfires and their ramifications can be a difficult topic to discuss, it is important for the community to support each another in times of need and this is a major point we hope to communicate to students. In a year long syllabus, it may be preferable to undertake this unit towards the end of the year, as by this stage it is expected students will have formed relationships of trust with you as their teacher and their fellow classmates.