Primary school teachers and curriculum coordinators
Planning a cross-curricular sustainability unit for a primary school class
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This sustainability mind map template provides a structured framework for educators to plan a cross-curricular unit integrating children's literature, covering 55 nodes across 7 activity branches. It includes detailed sections like 'PART A' (classroom context, library setup, survey analysis) and 'Part B' (rationale and overview), plus five literature-based activities (ACTIVITY I through V) using books such as 'Growing Green' by Christina Goodings and 'A Forest' by Marc Martin. The template also features a 'TEACHING AND LEARNING UNIT INCORPORATING CROSS CURRICULUM USES OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE' branch, making it a comprehensive sustainability cheat sheet for primary teachers. Key nodes like 'Key sustainable concepts to be discussed' and 'Effect on biodiversity' guide lesson planning, while 'Tagxedo' and 'ToonTastic App' suggest digital tools for student engagement.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Literacy and science teachers
Integrating children's literature into environmental education lessons
Teachers and student teachers
Conducting a classroom survey on sustainability awareness and analyzing results
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review the Structure
Open the sustainability template in Xmind and expand the main branches to understand the layout of the classroom context and activity sections.
Step 2
Customize Context and Activity Details
Input your specific classroom data into Part A and adapt the five literature-based activity branches by selecting your own books or modifying the provided prompts.
Step 3
Finalize Cross Curriculum Learning Units
Utilize the teaching and learning branch to document your specific cross-curriculum links and assessment strategies for a comprehensive sustainability unit.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 55 nodes organized into PART A (classroom context, library, survey), Part B (rationale and overview), and five literature-based activities (ACTIVITY I–V) using specific children's books. It also has a cross-curriculum teaching unit branch.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch: fill in your classroom details under PART A, adapt the activities to your chosen books, and add your own survey data. Use the rationale section to align with your school's pedagogy.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop or web). You can add, remove, or rearrange nodes. Export it as PDF, image, or outline for printing or sharing.
The template references 'Growing Green' by Christina Goodings, 'A Forest' by Marc Martin, 'Father Sky and Mother Earth' by Oodgeroo, and 'Threats To Plants and Animals' by Pryor, each with specific discussion and activity nodes.
Absolutely. The 'The Children and Survey Implications' branch allows you to input your own survey results and conclusions. Each activity branch can be tailored to different books or projects.
This branch helps you map cross-curriculum connections, integrating literacy, science, and social studies. It provides a framework to document how the unit meets multiple learning objectives.
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