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Green Living Education Term 2 2024 April-June
TERM TWO-HOO ALREADY?
This Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) is just as amazed (thanks to Sandy Scheltema from the Victorian National Parks Association).
With the weather cooling down, we've got more videos, games, quizzes and lesson plans for the great indoors.
Also - don't forget to submit your dream environmental project to the City of Casey Community Grant scheme. You have until 26 April - and if you want some help, there are free grant writing workshops available.
Think global, teach local
If you want something hyper-local to involve your students and school community, we've got the resources for you! Use our curriculum-aligned lesson plans and more on waste and sustainability topics like these:
Keep scrolling on down to reveal funding opportunities games,, lesson plans, local events, printable resources, competitions and professional development opportunities.
If you'd like to learn more about how the City of Casey can help support you in and out of the classroom, please email us at eduwaste@casey.vic.gov.auy.vic.gov.au
TERM TWO DATES TO CELEBRATE
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Solar Savers information session Tuesday 16 April at 6:30 pm ONLINE
Community recycling day Saturday 20 April 9:30 am – 1 pm Cranbourne West Community Hub, Cranbourne West. No booking necessary. Free coffee when you bring your own cup.
Casey Cardinia Heritage Festival Sunday 21 April 10.00 - 2.00 pm, Berwick Senior Citizens Centre
Fresh Words Young Writers Competition 2024 Tell us an environmental story! Closes Friday 26 April
World Bee Day Monday 20 May
Plan ahead for Biodiversity Day at Myuna Farm Monday 20 May 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm, Myuna Farm, Doveton
Outdoor Classroom Day Thursday 23 May
National Reconciliation Week 27 May-3 June
World Environment Day Wednesday 5 June
World Oceans Day Saturday 8 June
Plan ahead for Nightstalk with Dad Thursday 20 June
Plan ahead for Detox Your Home - Cranbourne Saturday 22 June 2024, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
PRESCHOOL & EARLY LEARNING
A bandicoot bungalow These bushy bandicoot houses are predator- proof and create habitat. If you live in “bandicoot country”, like Casey, here’s the info you need to build your own Bandicoot Base. |
Thank you, rain! Thank you, frogs! After you've watched the story, this lesson explores the calls of local frogs and stages of their life cycle. |
Adopt a habitat tree This lesson plan discovers how a specific tree interacts with the overall environment, other plants and animals. If you don't have a suitable tree nearby, consider adopting one from the local parks and gardens - like this grass tree, Xanthorrhoea australis, at the Cranbourne Gardens. |
PRIMARY
Healthy Koala habitats Our iconic Australian koalas are not just adorable, they’re simply amazing as well! Explore how koalas are uniquely adapted to Australia’s environment, the challenges they are facing and how you can help keep koalas forever. |
Climate science and flooding This lesson explores flood dynamics and how they can impact communities, and then trial a range of interventions. |
BONUS: Did you know there is a program in Casey to connect koala habitats? The Western Port Biosphere Tyabb to Tooradin Bio-link project wants to create a corridor of koala habitat. It will boost biodiversity and animal movement, especially for koalas, in the area.
SECONDARY
Energy efficient house game You don't have to own a house to build a virtual one. Create a house with maximum energy efficiency by adjusting the design to suit the Casey climate. |
Land management - love your soil Learn about sustainable farming practices that can address food security and environmental concerns, fostering hope for a greener future. |
Wildlife garden website Learn how to design a local community website to encourage wildlife gardens. While you're at it, check out the latest additions to the VicFlora database you might find useful - mosses! |
ALL-AGES & COMMUNITY
April is citizen science month But it can be a year-round passion. Download the Frog Census App to record and submit frog calls while you’re out and about. Your recordings and photos will be verified by professional ecologists. |
Discover the renewable energy industry This is a discovery course for individuals who have recently transitioned or want to transition into the renewable energy industry. It is also perfect for local businesses and organisations. |
Introduction to Meteorology Why has our weather been so wacky? Beyond Melbourne's four-seasons-in-one-day reputation, discover the key principles behind Australia's climate, weather, and natural disasters. |
Translated education sessions
Do you have a community group who wants to know more about how to deal with household rubbish, but doesn't have English as a first language?
Please contact our waste education team to arrange a session in any language, including Australian Sign, at eduwaste@casey.vic.gov.au
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Aboriginal Elders as teachers of environmental knowledge YarnStrongSista offers a range of Professional Development workshops. In this environmental knowledge program, participants should gain a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and feel more confident to support Aboriginal inclusive practice in their services. This workshop includes storytelling and hands-on art experience. |
Casey Kindergarten Teacher Recycle Right Professional Development sessionThis session is for Kindergarten Teachers working in the City of Casey, to update their knowledge and learn more about Waste and Recycling. Teachers/Educators attending will learn more about Waste and Recycling in the City of Casey so they can share this knowledge with their students and families, but also about related activities and games they can do during kinder sessions as well. 2nd May 2024 (Kinder), 1st August 2024 (Kinder) |
GRANTS, PROGRAMS, COMPETITIONS & CHALLENGES
Financial grants are awarded directly to successful applicants to get seedlings in the ground and help restore our unique Australian landscape.
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Casey's 2024 Community Leadership Program (CLP) is NOW OPEN! This year’s FREE program will run from June until October 2024, with 10 face-to-face workshops held on Saturdays and Tuesday evenings. Expressions of interest open until Friday 19 April. The selection process will include an informal interview and a maximum of 30 participants will be selected to participate in the program. |
Victorian Landcare Projects Grants (Victorian Government) closes 30 April 2024
Funding to support Landcare and environmental volunteer groups and local networks for community education and engagement, capacity-building activities and on-ground works that improve native vegetation or fauna, waterways, wetlands or soils.
Permafund Grants (Permaculture Australia) closes 30 April 2024 This new small grant supports activities including permaculture education courses, food forestry, water harvesting and regenerative agriculture that demonstrate the principles and ethics of Permaculture, protect and improve the natural environment and help build sustainable communities.
Warrawong Professional Learning Grants (Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies) closes 27 May 2024 Grants are available to early childhood services or organisations to provide professional learning opportunities for early childhood professionals within the service/organisation.
Wildlife Rescue Training Grants Ongoing availability This grant supports community organisations to access online and in person training for volunteers in wildlife rescue, transport, treatment and rehabilitation.
SHARE YOUR STORIES
We would love to hear about what environmental programs/initiatives you are doing with your students. If you would like to share in future editions, please email us at eduwaste@casey.vic.gov.au.
For your students - what are their tips, hacks or even questions for using, reusing, upcycling and recycling? Please share them with us via email or through the Green Living in Casey Facebook group.
