Schools Tree Day - Adopt A Habitat Tree

Australian curriculum content description: 

Science Year 3:

• Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044)
• Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE050)

Science Year 4:

• Living things, including plants and animals, depend on each other and the environment to survive (ACSSU073)
• Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships (ACSHE061)

Syllabus Outcomes: ST2-4WS, ST2-10LW. 

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.2.

Time required: 20 mins initially; 40 mins after collecting data.

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – introduce topic, suggest trees to adopt.

• Internet access
• Student Worksheet – one copy per student OR computers/tablets to access the online worksheet

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.