Lesson summary
Students use their observation skills and directed questioning to answer questions about birds and their location and motion.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- answer questions about birds through observation
- describe their location and motion.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content descriptions:
Year 1 Science:
- Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS025)
- Compare observations with those of others (ACSIS213)
Year 2 Science:
- Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS038)
- Compare observations with those of others (ACSIS041)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST1-4WS.
General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.
Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.2.
Time required: 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: High – lead students in activity.
Resources required
- Bird spotting eyes!
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