Early Stage 1

STe1-3LW-ST

A student explores the characteristics, needs and uses of living things.

STe1-3Ws-S

A student observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas.

What do we notice about living things?

Students will rotate through 4 different activities from the list below.

2 set activities

1. Dipnetting – catching water bugs at the creek

2. Water bug study – observe the features of water bugs using magnifiers

Choose 2 of the following activities

· Natures Treasures – Habitat walk, finding items in nature to match given colours and textures. Make temporary artwork from the treasures.

· Bush bug study – Look at features of real bugs preserved in resin, match to pictures and then group them.

· Bug making – Listen to story “The Very Ugly Bug”. Use natural materials and air-dry clay to make a small bug to keep.

Earth and Space

STe-6ES-S - Identifies how daily and seasonal changes in the environment affect humans and other living things.

Working Scientifically

STe-1WS-S - Observes, questions and collects data to communicate ideas.

How do daily and seasonal changes affect the environment?

Students will:

- listen to a reading of ‘Little Bird’s Day’ (Sally Morgan & Johnny Warrkatja Malibirr).

· explore daily weather changes (sunshine, wind, clouds, rain).

· explore how weather changes affect people, animals and plants in their environment.