Enviroweek Sparky

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 2:

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

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
• 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem-solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating
• 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials

• Torches
• Piece of paper
• Fabric
• Cushion
• Room that can be dimmed with curtains or blinds
• Wind-up solar torch (optional)
• Energy flashcards.

Supporting resources:

• Pictures – Energy Flashcards
• Websites – Climate Kids – NASA
• Collect items and images that are associated with the theme of light to use as conversation starters.

Other resources:

• Energy fact sheet

Cool Australia Presents Energy from Cool Australia on Vimeo.
Following this lesson plan is an ideal way for your centre to take part in Enviroweek. You’ll be joining thousands of amazing educators and teachers in making a difference and creating positive environmental change.