"All things need the same thing to survive"
This term we are aiming to carry on our focus of culture and identity but from a very different perspective. The perspective being that of creatures and their environments. We will be venturing into an inquiry around habitats and ecosystems. Instead of just reading about nature, our students will be exploring, questioning, and discovering the incredible interconnectedness of life on Earth and in particular starting in our very own neighbourhood. We are lucky at Worser Bay School to have a local curriculum that is based on some very different environments. We have bush, sea and rock pools all at our doorstep.
We will be able to make links to our Pou and the stories and knowledge they share !
Our Inquiry journey began this week by delving into our thoughts and opinions on What living things need to survive? We posed the provocation that ‘All things need the same.’
Students worked together to discuss and make connections to what they already know . They all quickly recognised that most living things have certain requirements to stay alive. They made links to our learning about plants needing sunlight and water and through their own experiences they know that animals need food and shelter. Some of our keen scientists even knew about microscopic organisms. This understanding of life becomes a great foundation for this Inquiry.
Students will be investigating different habitats, from our school to some diverse environments like deserts and rainforests. We want them to know that living things are incredibly suited to their particular habitat. For example, they noticed the strong beaks of birds designed for cracking seeds, the camouflage of insects blending into their surroundings, and the adaptations of plants to conserve water in dry areas. We will be able to make some direct comparisons between what we observe and see at Centennial Bush Reserve and what we discover in the rock pools at Worser Bay. We will be looking and listening for those authentic questions that led on to new learning. I wonder if this bush has the same insects and plant life as Otari Bush ? or the bush area close to my house ?
Our inquiry into habitats and ecosystems won’t be just about memorising facts; it will be about fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and developing gratitude and an awareness of our living world. We hope to make lots of links around the continents just like we did with our Arts Celebration. Watch this space as this Inquiry evolves.
Let us know what wonderings your children are talking about ?
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