Wherever possible build on children’s knowledge using real life
or authentic learning. Where could you take children – in the ‘Space example a visit to a Planetarium would be perfect.
These children are examining real fish as a result of our investigation of 'The Sea'. They can touch the different fish and talk about what they feel like.
These children are examining the heart of a sheep as a result of our investigation into 'How the Body Works'. They also examined a lung, brain and kidney.
Field Trips or Excursions
“Fieldwork allows children opportunities to concretely investigate
their questions...it provides personal experience
children can use to build on their knowledge and to
connect what they are learning in the classroom with the outside world…
This child is recording what she sees on her clipboard at the Botanic Gardens.
These children are recording their learning at the museum
A visiting expert from the local council taliks with children about the park during our 'Park Project'.
A parent from our community shares how he uses measurement in his work during our investigation of 'measurement'.