c596df1c_2_Outdoor_Education_curriculum__Yr_3_4__aged_8_10_
[0] Ecological literacy key themes [Early Years (aged 3–5)] Nature as friend E.g. Sensory experiences in nature such as smelling crushed gum leaves, feeling prickly plants, looking after native animals [Foundation (aged 5–6)] Nature as friend E.g. Sensory experiences in nature such as visit to area of natural significance [Yr 1–2 (aged 6–8)] Nature as friend E.g. Sensory experiences in nature Aboriginal ways of knowing such as stories [Yr 5–6 (aged 10–12)] Humans and natural history E.g. Introduction to observing nature and ecosystems such as using field guides as a naturalist. Aboriginal Lore on care for nature [Yr 7–8 (aged 12–14)] Interpreting nature E.g. Re-visiting local natural environments in different seasons, noting changes in flora and fauna. [Yr 9–10 (aged 14–16)] Concepts of nature. Ways of knowing nature, affordances E.g. Exploring different cultural and religious approaches to nature and the way this has impacted on wild spaces. [Senior (aged 16–18)] Interpreting the environment E.g. An investigation of the environment in which a journey is conducted from a scientific, Indigenous, sociological, cultural, economic and personal perspective. [Yr 3–4 (aged 8–10)] 
Humans as part of nature E.g. Introduction to bush foods and shelters. Introduction to ecosystem changes from natural and non-natural events
OEA: Guidelines for R–12 Outdoor Education curriculum
Yr 3–4 (aged 8–10)