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Curriculam Kit Growing Foods
Curriculam Kit Growing Foods
Prior knowledge and Do not put meat, bones, fish, fats and dairy
products in the wire bin as these will rot,
Australian Curriculum exemplar links
English: Literacy: Creating texts,
lesson preparation smell and could attract animals. Interacting with others [ACELY1651,
� In groups of 3, children create � It is important to keep the compost heap ACELY1656, ACELY1788, ACELY1666]
a mind map of and discuss conditions moist but not too wet. Turn the compost Language: Language for interaction
plants need to grow (eg sunlight, water, heap twice a week to aerate it and speed [ACELA1446]
nutrients, air, soil) and how each element up the decomposition process. Maths: Measurement and Geometry:
helps plants to grow. Shape [ACMMG043]
� Children then consider the impact Appetiser! Science: Science Understanding:
if one of these elements were missing. Biological sciences [ACSSU002] Science
Children consider the importance of water School gardening activities provide
teachers with the opportunity to reinforce as a Human Endeavour: Nature and
in plant growth and identify factors that development of science, Use and influence
impact water supply (eg drought, extreme the concept of sustainability. Growing
herbs is a wonderful way for children to: of science [ACSHE022, ACSHE035]
weather). Share with the class. Science Inquiry Skills: Planning and
> learn about gardening
� In groups of 3, children discuss and list conducting, Communicating, Evaluation,
> develop a positive attitude towards
ways to conserve water in the garden [ACSIS011, ACSIS012, ACSIS025,
the environment
and display (eg water plants in the cooler ACSIS029]
> reinforce a sense of ownership
part of the day, mulch soil, use captured
and responsibility General Capabilities
water, compost the soil. Emphasise the
> enjoy the different aromatic scents Literacy, Critical and creative thinking,
importance of mulching and composting as
emanating from their garden. Personal and social competence, Numeracy
examples of recycling and helping to save
water and provide nutrients for the living With increasing concern over environmental Cross Curriculum Priorities
things in the garden). issues such as overflowing landfills, we
Sustainability
look for ways to reduce the use of natural
Focus inquiry resources and to re-use and recycle materials. Websites to support inquiry
Make a simple wire compost bin We should all participate in composting. How to prepare a garden plot
In doing so we can: www.garden.org/howtos/index.php?
� With a partner, children make a simple > take organic wastes such as kitchen q=show&id=1316
wire bin using 150cm wide fence wire. scraps and lawn clippings and turn
Using a 3 metre long piece, simply Kid's Gardening
them into organic matter that can www.kidsgardening.org
join the ends of the fencing together be used to fertilize plants
to form a circle. > provide plants with nutrients
� Any organic waste matter can be > improve soil quality Community Gardens–Refer SA Health
thrown into the wire bin which will > add organic matter to the soil to website
become food for helpful bacteria, fungi increase the amount of air available www.sahealth.sa.gov.au
and earthworms. This can then become to plant roots and improve the soil’s Reducing food waste
a source of nutrients in the soil for the ability to absorb water. www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au
plants to use and flourish. Always wear gloves when composting,
wash hands thoroughly afterwards and
avoid breathing in air-borne particles.
Further inquiry
� Children choose different herb seeds � Children may create their own herb
and plant in egg cartons. Seeds need fragrances (eg making potpourri sachets
to be kept moist in a warm place. by placing completely dried herbs in
When plants are mature enough, they fabric pouches and tying with a bow).
can be transferred into a garden plot. � Children could rub, smell and
� In groups, children gather information describe the fragrances and attempt
and develop an action plan to assist with to match the fragrances to the herbs
preparation of a school garden plot. whilst blindfolded.
� Children identify a safe, sunny spot at
school and prepare the herb garden plot.
If space isn’t available, planter boxes
Healthy take-away!
or barrel halves will do. Parents and grandparents are great
� Children identify and assign gardening assistants and could be a
daily tasks to ensure the herbs grow great resource to talk to the class about
successfully. mulching and composting.
� Upon harvesting, use the herbs in a
healthy dish (eg pasta, stir fry, salad).
� Plants could be used as a school
fundraiser.
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Year 6/7 students at the Pines Primary Students who were reluctant vegetable
School decided to set up their own eaters were generally prepared to try
garden in front of their class. vegetables they had grown themselves.
Most students transferred their new interest
The preparation and gardening activities for gardening by setting up garden plots
that followed were integrated into all at home with their family.
areas of the curriculum making learning
more meaningful. The class also saw this as a wonderful
opportunity to develop their entrepreneural
skills by selling their excess produce to the
This gave the teacher a wonderful school community and by having a Potato
opportunity to promote positive bake day.
attitudes towards eating fresh
produce. The food cooked that day was very popular
with all students and the proceeds ensured
the year 6/7 class had a wonderful end of
year celebration.
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