K–6 Sustainability picture books

A guide to using picture books to support the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability and the general capabilities of personal and social capability and civics and citizenship within the context of human society and its environment (HSIE).

This resource aims to:

  • suggest picture books to support the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability and the general capabilities of personal and social capability and civics and citizenship within the context of human society and its environment (HSIE)
  • promote the value of using picture books in learning in K–10 geography and history
  • provide snapshots of learning activities that enable students to:
  • thoughtfully explore and investigate their world
  • develop and practise skills in historical and geographical inquiry
  • acquire knowledge and understandings about ecological systems that support life on Earth and our wellbeing
  • recognise that there is a diversity of world views on ecosystems, values and social justice that relate to action for sustainability
  • build capacity and be empowered to think and act in ways that lead to a more sustainable future
  • propose strategies and undertake actions and behaviours for sustainability.

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Please note:

Links to outcomes and content descriptors from Sustainability Version 8.4 © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)

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