Caring for Our Environment
Students will explore simple ways to protect local environments and discuss the importance of keeping natural spaces clean for plants and animals.
Key Questions
- Explain why it is important to keep our parks clean.
- Predict what might happen to animals if their habitats become polluted.
- Design a poster to encourage others to protect local wildlife.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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