Lesson summary

In Australia, we get used to seeing pictures of landscapes completely burnt by bushfires. It can be hard to believe that these places could ever recover. But just like a graze on your knee eventually heals itself, or a really tough day can get better, natural environments can gradually regenerate, on their own and with our help. In this activity, you will go on a silent walk through nature, using your senses to notice new growth and life.

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Curriculum codes:

Year 3: ACSSU044, ACPPS034, ACPPS036
Year 4: ACSSU072, ACPPS035, ACPPS036

Ideal for: Middle Primary Ages 8 – 10

Themes:

Fresh air
Chill time

Time required: 45 minutes – 1 hour

Curriculum connections: Science, Health and Physical Education, Sustainability, Personal and Social Capability

Access to a forest or garden area
Mindful Walk reflection sheet

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@Home from Cool Australia

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.

Schools Tree Day - Mindfulness (home learning)

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