unit 1 understanding outdoor experiences. motivation for outdoor experiences. nature…..what does...
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Unit 1Understanding outdoor
experiences
Motivation for outdoor experiences.
Nature…..what does it mean?
Nature is a word used in many contexts.
Used by media for advertising, promotion.
Something that occurs on its own & without human interference.
(Nature 1)
Wind erosion is a naturally
occurring process
Wilson's Promontory is a natural
environment
He is a natural blonde
She has a pleasant nature
Natural or Unnatural
Something that is natural can still be unnatural in a particular environment.
Wool vs. Acrylic debate
Wool – sheep (natural living thing, introduced species to Australia)
Acrylic – manufactured substance (from fossil fuels from earth)
List goes on.
Learning Activity 1.2
Natural Environments
Is a vast, pristine & contains no solid evidence of human manipulation
Sometimes called a wilderness area.
Humans & Natural Environments
Discuss & make notes with a partner.
If natural means untouched, how many natural environments are there around now?
Where is your closest natural environment?
How easy is it for you to access this environment?
Humans & natural Environments
Aboriginal people:
Part of natural
Little impact on the environment
Spiritual relationship with land (dreaming)
European settlers
Superior to nature
They could control the environment
Cleared areas for settlements & agriculture
Introduced animals for farming/ recreation
Humans & Natural Environments
Contemporary Australians
More environmentally conscious
Learning that natural resources are not limitless
Modern society working to develop ecologically sustainable practices
Green power
Recycling
Sustaining natural environments & wilderness.
Contemporary Australians
City dwellers – not so easy to access natural environments
Accessibility to natural environments has increased over time.
Private cars
Public transport
Natural places have lost this authenticity over time due to increased numbers of people visiting
Contemporary Australians & Nature
Perceptions of what nature is has changed
Expanding urbanization of Melbourne means less children are getting rural experiences, thus less access to nature.
Easier to visit a modified environment to get natural experience.
Learning activity 1.5
1. Write your definition of natural environments.
2. List the five most natural environments that you have visited.
3. List five other natural environments in Victoria.
4. On the map provided mark in these environment.
Map of Victoria
What has happened to Australia’s natural environments.
Increased land use & pressure on natural environment has led to:
Land degradation
Increased salinity
Erosion
Governments have worked to restore these environments to a degree.
Investigation into a ‘Recycled Environment’
Read – Newport Lakes Park
Write a short response – Can people experience a truly ‘Natural’ experience in this type of environment?
Learning activity 1.6
1. Sit or lie on the grass in the school grounds or a safe local park or garden.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Listen to, and smell, the city.
4. Focus carefully for at least 10 min
5. Gradually shift your focus on the sounds and smells of nature, feel the tempreature, strength & direction of the breeze.
6. Write a brief account of your experience.