Creativity & Imagination
These activities use the outdoors as a rich source of sensory input to inspire imagination and creativity. The learning intentions for each activity can be modified to suit the year levels indicated.
A mysterious character ‘Appy Arbury’ lives in the forest. He leaves a trail and recorded message for younger learners to follow. They discover some treasures of the forest as well as pieces of local history.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Health and Physical Education
Foundation AC9HPFP02
Foundation AC9HPFM03
Foundation AC9SFI02
Using only earth materials such as leaves, bark, rocks and water, learners create art pieces that remain on the ground until they eventually return to the Earth.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
The Arts
Foundation AC9AVAFD01
Foundation AC9AVAFC01
Years 1 and 2 AC9AVA2D01
Years 1 and 2 AC9AVA2C01
Years 5 and 6 AC9AVA6C01
Learners join a walk leading them through guided sensory experiences. Blindfolds and other props help learners explore the rich sensory world they live in.
Sitting alone in their chosen spot, learners experience sounds, sights and smells of the bush. They have space and time to reflect on their connection to the natural world and their experiences at camp.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Health and Physical Education
Years 3 and 4 AC9HP4P10
Years 5 and 6 AC9HP6M05
Years 7 and 8 AC9HP8M04
