Early Childhood Education
Publication Date
6-4-2020
Subjects
Young children, Science teaching, Science activities, Inquiry, Scientific concepts, Educational resources, Lower primary years, Preschool education
Abstract
This educator resource describes an activity which encourages children to explore ideas about plants in an outdoor environment. They build on their understanding of what a plant is by drawing one and then go outdoors to find examples of plants (a ‘treasure hunt’). This activity allows children to learn about different examples of plants other than flowers, or plants that are grown in a pot. Children often discount other examples of plants such as trees, grass and vegetables. The activity is linked to the Australian Curriculum (Foundation to Year 2) and provides teacher notes about the scientific classification of plants.
Recommended Citation
Australian Council for Educational Research. (2020). Science in the early years: Plant treasure hunt. Educator resource. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://research.acer.edu.au/early_childhood_misc/21
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2020
Place of Publication
Camberwell, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Early Childhood Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons