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Beeing Mindful
Lesson3 of 10 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceHealth and Physical EducationHealthEnvironmentalConservationSustainabilitySocialMindfulness and Meditation
Lesson Summary
Bees pollinate at least a third of everything we eat and play a vital role in sustaining our ecosystems, therefore they need to be valued and protected. This lesson introduces students to the topic of bees through nature-based mindfulness practices. This mindfulness activity is designed to connect students to their local environment while teaching awareness of posture, breathing, relaxation and concentration. Nature metaphors and references to bees are imbued in these practices as a technique to connect students the themes throughout the Love Food? Love Bees! unit.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the vital role of bees in sustaining ecosystems and how they contribute to pollination.
- explore mindfulness techniques to enhance focus, empathy, and connection to the natural world.
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain how bees are connected to the local environment and their relationships with other living things
- demonstrate mindfulness practices, including awareness of posture, breathing, and concentration, linking these practices to the natural world.
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