back to index of K6 section Integration Hints
back to page 2, unit overview
 go to page 4 ' cross curricula examples
__________________________________________________________________________________
There are several approaches to integrate the Trees for Survival project into school teaching programs using this resource. These approaches include

Topic approach Link all lessons in a KLA group to a 'topic theme'. For instance, the topic using all S & T lessons could be called 'Plants', HSIE called 'our local environment' etc. It should be run over the course of the year with lessons taught at the relevant time according to the 'Annual Planner and Deadlines' timetable
Fit in with existing programs approach
The lessons are suitable for use in many existing programs across several subject areas.
Cross-KLA approach
As described in the Main Learning Outcomes listed at the beginning of each stage, the sets of activities and lessons suit this type of approach very readily and are particularly recommended for Environmental Education.
Environmental Day Approach.
A special day or event (eg Arbor Day, World Environment Day, Land-care Week) can be chosen with students rotating around a series of activities from the lessons.

Interest Groups or Clubs
Many schools have the opportunity to set up Environment Groups, either timetabled or extra-curricular. These groups can use the lessons as part of their Rotary Trees for Survival or other environmental activities.
Development approach

Lessons are identified by Learning Stage , the outcomes listed are from the syllabus documents and are appropriate to that stage . As the stages progress the learning activities are mostly revisited with outcomes tailored to that stage.

More information about the integration strategies is found in the Environmental Education Curriculum Statement K-12 available through your states Department of Education and Training
Timing of lessons as they relate to the shadehouse management
MONTH ACTIVITY
STAGE
LESSON

February

Sow Seeds

I

3

II

3

III

1 & 2

March

Germination and thinning out

I

2

II

4

III

3

April - May

Thin out

I

5

Fertilise

II

5&6

Reduce Watering

III

3&4

June - August

Reduce Watering

I

1 & 5

Monitor pest and disease

II

4 & 5

Weeding

III

6 & 5

September

Increase watering

I

4

October

Harden off plants

II

4 & 5

Plant in ground

III

4

October

  Plant out

I

4

November

 

II

1 & 2

.
top of page