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The scene lets students explore an Australian bush and experience the natures bush fires. In the scene, students will experience the destructive effect of bush fires, yet appreciate that without it, the bush wouldn’t regenerate and flourish.
# Learning objectives
Be able to describe the characteristics of the Australian Bush{.info}
Be able to describe the cause of bush fires{.info}
Be able to explain the impact of bush fires{.info}
# The Bush{.objective .objective1}
In this section the nature of the Australian Bush will be described, such as the climate and biodiversity, which influenced by the geographical location of the Bush. Examples of the flora and phona of the Bush will be highlighted to show the diversity in the region.
# Bush Fires{.objective .objective2}
In this section the nature of bush fires, how they happen will be described. The nature of the oils produced by the Eucaliptus trees combined with the extended periods of draught are a leading cause of the fires when temperatures sore way above average. Yet, students will observe that the Bush regenerates easily due to the evolutionary adaptation of the very plants that live in the Bush. Plants have evolved to rely on bush fires to trigger germination of dormant seeds.
# Consequences{.objective .objective3}
In this section the impat of bush fires will be described. Bush fires can be both devastating and useful to the ecosystem of the Bush. While they can desctroy habitats and cause the death of many animals and plants, they are usually a trigger for the regeneration of forests, as lie has survived in the bush for millenia. However, the consequences of climate change and global warming means that bsh fires are more frequent and more extensive, which can have a greater impact on wildlife and regeneration.
# Teacher Resources
### Download Teacher Notes
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### Student Quiz Answers Document
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