Activity Introduction
Quick summary: In this activity children think about the ways that animals use trees. Children are asked to identify a range of native animals and think about how they use the trees as habitat and for food. Children then go outside and attach pictures of animals to the parts of a tree that they think the animals use.
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.
Learning goals:
- Students will begin to recognise that trees are needed by all different kinds of animal for all sorts of reasons.
Australian Curriculum Mapping
Content description:
Foundation Science
- Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002)
Syllabus Outcomes: STe-8NE.
General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.
Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.2, OI.7.
Topic: Schools Tree Day.
Time required: 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – oversee activity.
Resources required: Masking tape, Student Worksheet – one printed copy per student.
Digital technology opportunities: Digital sharing capabilities.
Homework and extension opportunities: Students could compare habitat trees from a variety of other countries.
Keywords: Animals, birds, insects, reptiles, fish, nature, biodiversity.
Cool Australia’s curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum.