NSW Environmental Education Centres

Natural learning

K-6 learning resources

The NSW Environmental and Zoo Education Centre network have created a range of quality learning resources to support NESA syllabuses. Find more learning resources on each centres websites.

Early Stage 1

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Special places

HSIE

These activities will help students learn about the special places found at home, school or abroad. Students will play nature bingo, create pictures with natural materials, build a cubby, create a map and follow the adventures of frog.

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Digital and picture books

English, HSIE, science

A catalogue of high-quality visual and digital books. These resources can serve as valuable tools for classroom learning, post-excursion experiences and remote learning environments. 

Stage 1

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Animal and plant factsheets

English, science and technology, HSIE

Over 80 factsheets that provide an overview of the types of flora, fauna, habitats, and environments located in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.

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Digital and picture books

English, HSIE, science

A catalogue of high-quality visual and digital books. These resources can serve as valuable tools for classroom learning, post-excursion experiences and remote learning environments. 

Stage 2

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Nature documentary

English, science and technology

This resource will help students understand the process in creating a short nature documentary. Students will view nature documentary videos, learn the art of cinematography, script writing and video editing.

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Nature journals

Creative arts, wellbeing

This virtual nature journaling resource is designed to enhance students' connection with the natural environment.

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Animal and plant factsheets

English, science and technology, HSIE

Over 80 factsheets that provide an overview of the types of flora, fauna, habitats, and environments located in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.

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Beneath our feet

Science and technology

Students can learn about how natural forces change the Earth's surface through this virtual excursion at Wattamolla, in the Royal National Park.

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Interacting with nature

Wellbeing

This resource encourages exploration and engagement with natures diverse ecosystems through hands-on learning experiences, promoting environmental stewardship and a sense of wonder about nature.

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Digital and picture books

English, HSIE, science

A catalogue of high-quality visual and digital books. These resources can serve as valuable tools for classroom learning, post-excursion experiences and remote learning environments. 

Stage 3

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Nature journals

Creative arts, wellbeing

This virtual nature journaling resource is designed to enhance students' connection with the natural environment.

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Interacting with nature

Wellbeing

This resource encourages exploration and engagement with natures diverse ecosystems through hands-on learning experiences, promoting environmental stewardship and a sense of wonder about nature

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Nature documentary

English, science and technology

This resource will help students understand the process in creating a short nature documentary. Students will view nature documentary videos, learn the art of cinematography, script writing and video editing.

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Animal and plant factsheets

English, science and technology, HSIE

Over 80 factsheets that provide an overview of the types of flora, fauna, habitats, and environments located in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales.

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Digital and picture books

English, HSIE, science

A catalogue of high-quality visual and digital books. These resources can serve as valuable tools for classroom learning, post-excursion experiences and remote learning environments. 

Other resources

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NSW Environmental Education Centres

We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.

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