Term 4 Inquiry Groups

The focus of our inquiry has been to understand our world. With all the climate change devastation, it’s equally important that we have insights into how we can continue to contribute to positive change, and see examples of this.

All living things depend on their (built and natural) environments for their survival and wellbeing.

The way we interact with our environments affects them and us in both positive and negative ways.

For the last 4 weeks, we have been exploring our environments in relation to

  • waste systems
  • transport systems
  • urban planning
  • water systems
  • land and conservation

We have been able to read a variety of articles (using 3 Close Reads as a reading comprehension strategy) related to our focus, research issues and topics of our own interest as, well as make connections to the ways people are able to help and hinder sustaining our environment.

Home Connections

If you see any examples of people, groups, or organisations who are working towards sustainability, regeneration or encouraging positive change, please highlight this with your family and share your networks with us.

Summer holidays are also a great time to involve the family in community clean-ups, replanting, etc. in your own neighbourhood. These events are also opportunities for your child to meet like-minded kids, local councilors, environmentalists, and other role models that may inspire their passions and future pathways!