Lesson summary
What sort of things do you like to do when you are outside? Some people like to play sport, some like to watch birds. Some might want a garden of flowers, others giant trees to climb. In this activity, you are going to create a birds-eye view map of your ideal garden, using your own garden as inspiration.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Curriculum codes:
- Year 5: ACMMG113
- Year 6: ACHASSI124
Curriculum connections: Mathematics, Geography, Critical and Creative Thinking, Numeracy, Sustainability
This is a good activity for kids to complete independently.
Ideal for: Upper Primary Ages 10 – 12
Themes:
- fresh air
- chill time
- be creative
Time required: 40 minutes
Resources required
- Coloured pencils
- Drawing paper
- My Dream Garden Worksheet (or any grid paper)
Additional info
Learning@Home resources are designed for parents and teachers to use with children in the home environment. They can be used as stand-alone activities or built into existing curriculum-aligned learning programs. Our Learning@Home series includes two types of resources. The first are fun and challenging real-world activities for all ages, the second are self-directed lessons for upper primary and secondary students. These lessons support independent learning in remote or school settings.
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