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People & Animals - Relationship Between Humans and Wildlife

Global ecological adaptation, hands-on game crafting, and creative digital design—all in one powerful course.

Why Choose This Course?

Explore the vital connection between geography and wildlife through ecological research, hands-on game crafting, and creative digital design that build mentorship and environmental awareness.

Learning Goals

High-Altitude Adaptation: Journey to a glacial trough near Dingboche at 4,410 metres to discover how Sherpa communities utilize local resources like slate, driftwood, and yaks to survive extreme mountain winters.


Explore Ecological Bonds: Investigate the fascinating history of human-animal relationships and examine how diverse landscapes and native wildlife shape cultural traditions across the globe.


Craft and Mentor: Step into the roles of game designers and educators by creating a 16-card natural landmark and flag matching game to teach and inspire younger peers.


Publish Your Discoveries: Bring ecological research and hands-on creativity together using Canva to design an engaging "Geography and Animals" chapter for your 'Cultures Around the World' book!

Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards


Course Duration: 1 Week


Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins


Key Curriculum Areas: English, Mathematics, HSIE, Ethical Understanding, Critical Thinking, Design


Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack

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