The Children's Theatre Ed Pack (2007)
Part Ten
Investigating
Students investigate to answer questions about the natural and technological world using reflection and analysis to prepare a plan; to collect, process and interpret data; to communicate conclusions; and to evaluate their plan, procedures and findings
Alternative Snowflakes . . ... Science Page One
(Early Childhood)
Animal Track [1] . . .. Science Page One
(Middle Childhood)
Cloud in a Bottle . .. . .. ..Science Page One
(Middle Childhood)
A drop in the Bucket [2] .. ....... . See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
Icebergs . . . .. .Science Page One
(Middle Childhood)
Earth and Beyond
Students understand how the physical environment on Earth and its position in the universe impact on the way we live.
Caring for a Fairy-Friendly Garden .. ......... Science Page One
(Middle Childhood) In this activity, students can:
 | Identify the different negative examples of garden maintenance (i.e. unlocked shed, leaking paint into the soil, broken flower pot, the upturned rake etc) |
| Identify the different positive examples of garden maintenance (i.e. worm farm, bird house for attracting birds, water tank etc) |
| Locate the six (6) hidden fairies, waiting for the garden to be cleaned |
The Water Cycle [3] . .. See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
What I can do for the Environment! [4] .. ..... .............. See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
Environment Action Report [5] .. .. ..... ........ ..See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
Energy and Change
Students understand the scientific concept of energy and explain that energy is vital to our existence and to our quality of life.
Fairy Windmill [6] ... .....See Reference
(Early Childhood)
The Secret Shapes of Snow [7] ........... See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
Cloud in a Bottle ..... Science Page One
(Middle Childhood)
Borax Crystalized Snow Flakes ..... Science Page One
(Middle Childhood)
Life and Living
Students understand their own biology and that of other living things, and recognise the interdependence of life.
Science in the News ... . .. .... . ............Science Page Two
(Middle Childhood)
Global Warming News ... . .. .... .................. Science Page Two
(Middle Childhood)
Global Warming information ... . .. .................. Science Page Two
(Middle Childhood)
A Tree is my Home [8] ... . .. ..... ...... See Reference
(Middle Childhood)
The Greenhouse Effect ... . .. . ... Science Page Two
(Middle Childhood)
[1] Images from: Breidahl, H (1994) Investigating Australian Animals: The Common Ringtail Possum/The Common Wombat, Melbourne: Macmillian Education Australia.
[2] A drop in the Bucket in David Suzuki, Looking at Weather, Australia: Allen and Unwin, p.66-7.
[3] The Water Cycle in Groundwater obtained from the Primary Teacher Resource File Water. Water Corporation and The Education Department of W.A., p.9.
[4] What I can do for the Environment! in Do Something!: Environmental Education in action for Primary Schools, Manly: Planet Ark, p.199.
[5] Environmental Action Report in Do Something!: Environmental Education in action for Primary Schools, Manly: Planet Ark, p.200.
[6] Fairy Windmill in Eleanor Coombe (2000) The Ultimate Fairy Book, Australia: Pancake, p. 50. (Illustrations by Sally Watts)
[7] The Secret Shapes of Snow in David Suzuki, Looking at Weather, Australia: Allen and Unwin, p.78-9.
[8] A Tree is my Home in Do Something!: Environmental Education in action for Primary Schools, Manly: Planet Ark, p.129.