The Magic of Growing
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States:
Qld, NSW, SA, NT, ACT, Tas, WA
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Year 6
- 6
Curriculum 8.4
ACSSU002, ACSSU211, ACSSU030, ACSSU072, ACSSU042, ACSSU094, ACPPS024, ACPPS054, ACPPS060
Curriculum 9.0:
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Keywords:
school garden, growing, food, plants, environment
The Magic of Growing
This is a unit with five inquiry teaching sequences based on the 21st – century fluencies – Crockett et al. (2011) about students learning a crucial lesson, namely that their actions can make a tangible difference in the world around them.
At the same time, students are building a sense of belonging to a place. Learning is not confined to four walls. The school vision “inspired today – prepared for tomorrow” encompasses the values of learning, relationships, creativity and innovation, compassion and integrity. Each value is synonymous with the many learning experiences offered through the environmental initiative