Teddy bears picnic excursion
Science and technology
Program
Throughout the day students will learn to respect for the natural world through first hand contact, understand how living things obtain their needs of life from the environment and what those needs are and to make a positive contribution to caring for the environment that is at a level appropriate to their age.
Learning intention
We are learning about how nature provides for the needs of living things.
Activities
Earth walk and shelter building
Students will immerse themselves in nature on a short bushwalk. Through sensory and nature connection activities, they will investigate the features in the environment which support the animals which live here. In our nature play space, students will learn how we can use natural materials to create shelter.
Create a forest
Students will use natural materials and animal figurines to create a model forest. Students are challenged to ensure that their forest iprovides everything animals need to survive.
Musical trees
This game reinforces the importance of trees in providing the needs of life. Students as ‘bears’ dance around, and when the music stops, every bear goes to a ‘tree’. ‘Chainsaw Charlie’ sneakily cuts down trees until the bears stop him. The students discuss the importance of trees and replant those cut down.
Teddy bears’ picnic
Student groups led by an adult will follow clues leading them on a trail to discover how their teddies survive in the bush. The route will lead them to a surprise picnic lunch spot under the trees.
The old forest story
The day concludes with an interactive story about forest clearing. They will consolidate their learning by suggesting actions that could be taken to provide for the animals’ needs of life.
