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Mathematics in nature: understanding bushfire
Bring the combination of mathematics and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples knowledge into your classroom by exploring the maths principles behind bushfire behaviour and its impact on ecosystems.
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| Year level(s) | Year 6 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
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| Curriculum connections | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture, HASS, Science |
| Strand and focus | Measurement, Space |
| Topics | Position and location, Operating with number, Using units of measurement |
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| Organisation | University of Melbourne |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne – Ngarrngga, 2026. Free-for-education. |
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