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BeMed 3. Our Sea

Title Our Sea Author Amanda Pace, Mariella Grech & Melissa Grima Age Guide KG2 Subject Area Music, ICT, Arts & Crafts, Numeracy Skills (Sorting), Knowledge & Understanding of the World Preparation Time Approximately 2 hours (over a period of 2 days in which during this time the students paint the scene and the frame using paint, enhancing interaction and socialisation and colour a Picture of a fish with crayons.) Estimated Duration 60 minutes + a day outing Site School & a preferred sandy beach Educational objectives The aim of this activity is to raise awareness and enhance our students’ knowledge – from an early age – of the beauty of our environment, particularly marine life, what we can do to keep it clean (especially from plastic). During this activity, students will enrich their learning through multisensory approaches, increase their listening and communication skills as well as develop socially. Learning Outcomes Children who have a positive self-image. – I am able to ask questions in order to learn new things.Children who develop positive attitudes which enable them to take the initiative and become risk- takers. – I am motivated to engage with a range of learning opportunities present in my environment. Children are socially adept. Children who learn to collaborate with peers and adults. Children who are effective communicators. Children who are versatile and skilled with knowledge and information as well as meaning making and comprehension. – I sort objects into simple categories. Link to SDGs SDG 14: Life Below Water Educational resources required Sea Animals Colouring Pages (colouring book style pictures of a crab, jelly fish, seaweed, fish, turtle, etc. especially those found locally) such as can be found here: https://www.firstpalette.com/printable/sea-animals.html , https://www.pngwing.com/en/free-png-nwnxw, https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/127843-free-sea-creatures-vectors Video clips on You Tube: A whale’s tale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgLa7bPB6DA Animals in the Ocean Action Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGz176Oz4TY Save the Sea Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogtvFbBfPEA Sea Life Frame and Scene (as in photos): paint, large cardboard box, glue, googly eyes, recycled foam, scissors and wall nut shells. Trash Items for Recycling Trash Game Internet connection Remote preparation Learners are asked about the sea creatures and how we should take care of them when they have to draw them in preparation for this activity. The teacher will also explain what she intends to carry out when painting the scene, the frame and the sea creatures so that they know the reason why they are going to take part in this activity that is: to save our seas. Planning Considerations Student misconceptions: Learners may think that ALL sea creatures are being killed because of plastic pollution, however the teacher must explain that we should learn how to reduce plastic waste and recycle it so that we protect sea life from further harm. Safety Precautions: During the sorting activity the teacher must be very careful so that children would not hurt themselves with any sharp materials or glass that they can break easily. Tips: When painting the scene, it is best if it is done in the yard so that children have enough …

Song: Eating Responsibly

St Benedict College Birzebbugia Primary created this song as their EkoSkola Eco-code. Original lyrics by Ms Isabelle Incorvaja and original music composed by Maestro John Zammit. The song is all about responsible food consumption as the lyrics indicate…

Song: Sustainable is Possible…

Eco-Schools are using this song to promote sustainability and the Eco-Schools Programme through a music video. You can use the lyrics , song and perhaps even record your own music video.

Road to Rio + 20 workbook – Activities and Lesson plans

This publication is designed to introduce young people to the issues that will be central to Rio+20, by first providing you with a useful context of the project (Part 1 -Overview) and then moving forward to what you and the young people you work with can do as part of a classroom or youth group activity (Part2 – Activities & Lessonplans).

Earth Preservers Website

Earth Preservers is an environmental news and information website for kids that relates the environment to a wide-range of current events and topics. Resources include short films and documentaries, interactive quizzes, classroom resources, poll questions, and a monthly newsletter.

Fairtrade Song

Here is a link to this Fairtrade Song. Music and lyrics (not pictures) property of and copyright to Rob Wix SCIntillate Education Services (Corwen) Limited & Huw Ellis Ysgol Bryn Gwalia, 2009. It is an initiative of SCIntillate – Science development education through science.

Some ideas to make your own eco-songs using tunes from popular songs & rhymes

Here are some links showing how other schools made up their own eco-song.

Sesame Street Song – Ronnie Trash “It’s Yours and Mine”

A song about trash suitable for lower primary classes. Video with sesame street character is also entertaining.

Heal the world – Song by Michael Jackson

Music and lyrics of the song Heal the World

Earth Song – Michael Jackson

Mother earth song

Mother Earth it’s a great place to be – is an environmental children’s song! Youtube link shows students singing this action song with lyrics at the bottom of the screen.

One Sun One World

One Sun One World is a WWF school musical by Peter Rose and Anne Conlon.

Project Learning Tree Releases New Early Childhood Curriculum

To connect students to nature at a younger age, Project Learning Tree releases a new curriculum guide and music CD to engage children ages 3-6 in outdoor exploration and play. Eleven field-tested, hands-on activities showcase over 130 “early childhood experiences”

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