Fire – English

•   Read, review and evaluate a range of text for information and perspectives
•   Construct interpretive responses
•   Plan and compose a range of texts
•   Plan and debate about an issue

Exploring Understanding Actions

Actions towards conservation of biodiversity

bushfire, Western Australia

Spreading the word

In this task, students plan and compose a storybook for young students to explain how some Australian plant and animal species survive fire.

Students research fire ecology. The Fire: Science activity The heat is on provides ideas for exploring how some Australian plants, animals and their ecosystem adapt to fire.

Students use information they have gathered to plan and compose a storybook suitable for young students explaining how some Australian plant and animal species survive fire. Students need to consider their audience when deciding on appropriate language and visuals.

Resources

See list of fire-related websites located in References section:
References – Fire