Schools Tree Day - Dirtgirl shows us how to plant!

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

As this activity is intended to adapt for a range of year levels, no explicit links have been provided.

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.2., OI.7.

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Facilitate students in sharing their ideas about planting trees.

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 2:

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• 2.3 Children become aware of fairness

Learning Outcome 3:

• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
• 3.1 Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing

Learning Outcome 4:

• Children are confident and involved learners
• 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity

• Internet access
• Computers
• Seeds or seedlings

Following this lesson is an ideal way for students to participate in Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – the largest nature-care event in Australian schools. You and your students will join thousands of amazing teachers in making a difference, fostering a child’s love of nature and creating positive environmental change. So, get growing! It only takes a minute to register for Schools Tree Day.