Practical

accurately assesses the amount, and nature, of litter accumulation in different forest types

• can recognize evidence of fire in different types of forest
• can measure the relative humidity in different types of forest
• can use a MacArthur wheel to determine fire danger ratings

Communication

• is able to produce field trip reports
• can prepare a report on the use of fire as a forest management tool
• can use resources to produce a report on the differences between

Aboriginal and European attitudes to fire and the effects of these on the distribution of some species

Interpretation

• can determine the fire danger rating for a given place given soil dryness and predicted weather conditions
• can explain reasons for the existence of different forest environments

Knowledge and understanding

• understands why fire is used as a forest management tool
• understands why fire regimes have changed since European settlement
• understands the fire needs of three different forest types
• understands how and why forests change as they age
• understands how some plants and animals have adapted to, and are
  affected by, fire

Social interaction

• works constructively with others

Award Requirements

• Requirements for an SA award A + B + C > 3
• Requirements for an HA award A + B + C = 5 A + B > 3
• Requirements for an OA award A + B = 5 A > 3