Activity summary
Students will take a walk around the schoolyard to notice the nature that is in the yard. Students can identify, count and describe natural features in the schoolyard.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand that sometimes we need to pay attention to really notice what is happening in nature
- know that counting and describing what we see are great ways to pay attention to nature.
Success criteria:
Students can...
- count features of nature
- ask questions about and describe features of nature.
Activity guides and printables
Activity details
Skills
This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:
- creativity
- critical thinking
- communication
- curiosity
Curriculum Mapping
Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description:
Foundation Geography:
- The features of familiar places they belong to, why some places are special and how places can be looked after (AC9HSFK03)
Relevant parts of Foundation HASS achievement standards: Students recognise the features of familiar places, why some places are special to people and the ways they can care for them.
NSW Syllabus outcomes: GE3-1
General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Literacy, Numeracy, Personal and Social Capability
Resources Required
- Camera (optional)
- Drawing materials (optional)
- Writing materials and a clipboard or notebook.
Additional Info
This is an original Cool+ lesson.
Level of teacher scaffolding: High - lead students on a walk outside, oversee discussions and record
Related Professional Learning
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