Investigate

1. Choosing a problem (docx 17KB)

In this module, students will identify problems that could be making local people, houses and other community assets vulnerable to the impacts of bushfire hazards. They will choose a relevant and authentic problem and form project teams based on the problems they have chosen.

2. Defining the problem (docx 17KB)

Students will create an initial problem statement that clearly defines the problem, present their problem statement to the class and give and receive critical feedback. They will evaluate and refine their problem statement in response to critical feedback.

3. Conducting online research (docx 18.2KB)

In this module, students will: Locate trustworthy, credible digital resources that are relevant the problem they are trying to solve and analyse digital resources. They will also summarise key ideas and concepts in a mind map.

4. Interviewing local people (docx 16.2KB)

In this module, students will discuss the importance of understanding the problem from the perspectives of local people. Develop interview questions to gain a deeper understanding of the problem from their community. They will also conduct interviews, record data, analyse interview data and report on the key findings.

5. Emailing an expert (docx 15.5KB)

Students will identify a subject matter expert who has detailed knowledge of the problem they are attempting to solve and plan, draft and send an email to them to request an interview.

Defining the problem worksheets (docx 15.9KB)

A worksheet to assist with Investigate module two.

Phase two - Investigate (youtube 01:45)

This is the second phase in a three step process to empower students with the knowledge, skills and understandings required to identify and solve local bushfire related problems. This phase supports students to apply their knowledge of bushfire to identify an authentic problem in their local community. Students develop problem statements, form teams, conduct online research, and consult with their local community to deepen their understanding. This program was co-funded as a research utilisation project by the Victorian Government Safer Together program (led by CFA’s Fire Risk, Research and Community Preparedness team, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, and Natural Hazards Research Australia. Video produced by Gozer Creative Agency.