Year 7 Lesson: Sustainable Timber Sourcing and Environmental Impact

Curriculum Links

ACTDEK023: Investigate characteristics and properties of a range of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment and evaluate the impact of their use.

ACTDEP035: Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques.

ACTDEP036: Select and justify choices of materials, components, tools and equipment to safely make designed solutions.

Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework: Cultural Responsiveness Standard - Staff embed Aboriginal cultural knowledge, such as traditional use of wood and sustainable practices, to demonstrate respect for community values and environmental stewardship.

Cross-Curriculum Priority: Sustainability - Students explore sustainable use of timber and safe workshop practices.

Reading: Sustainable Timber Sourcing and Environmental Impact

Sustainable timber sourcing ensures forests are managed to prevent deforestation and maintain biodiversity. Irresponsible logging leads to soil erosion, loss of habitats, and climate change. Certification schemes like FSC promote responsible practices. Recycling and replanting reduce environmental impact. Choosing sustainable timber supports ecosystems and communities.

Spelling Bank

Here are 20 words from the reading for spelling practice (click to hear the word and a longer sentence with context and meaning):

Example Sentences

  1. The word sustainable means able to be maintained without depletion. In the lesson, sustainable sourcing protects forests from harm.
  2. The word timber means wood used for building. In the reading, timber sourcing must be responsible to avoid environmental damage.
  3. The word sourcing means obtaining materials. In the context, sourcing timber sustainably reduces deforestation.
  4. The word forests means large areas of trees. In the lesson, forests are vital for biodiversity and climate regulation.
  5. The word deforestation means clearing of forests. In the reading, deforestation causes soil erosion and habitat loss.
Fill in the Blanks (Using words from the reading)
1. Sustainable __________ ensures forest management.
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2. Irresponsible logging leads to __________.
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3. Certification __________ promote responsible practices.
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4. Recycling reduces __________ impact.
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5. __________ is a certification scheme.
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6. Deforestation causes soil __________.
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7. Sustainable timber supports __________.
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does sustainable sourcing prevent?
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2. Logging leads to __________ erosion.
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3. FSC is a __________ scheme.
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4. Replanting reduces __________.
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5. Deforestation causes loss of __________.
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6. Sustainable timber supports __________.
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7. Irresponsible logging leads to __________ change.
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