Creativity & Imagination
These activities use the outdoors as a rich source of sensory input to inspire imagination and creativity. The learning intentions for each activity can be modified to suit the year levels indicated.
A mysterious character ‘Appy Arbury’ lives in the forest. He leaves a trail and recorded message for younger students to follow. They discover some treasures of the forest as well as pieces of local history.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Health&PE
Foundation AC9HPFP02
Foundation AC9HPFM03
Foundation AC9SFI02
Using only earth materials such as leaves, bark, rocks and water, students create art pieces that stay on the ground until they eventually return to the Earth.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
The Arts
Foundation AC9AVAFD01
Foundation AC9AVAFC01
Yr 1-2 AC9AVA2D01
Yr 1-2 AC9AVA2C01
Yr 5&6 AC9AVA6C01
Students join a walk leading them through guided sensory experiences. Blindfolds and other props help students explore the rich sensory world they live in.
Sitting alone in their chosen spot, students experience sounds, sights and smells of the bush. They have space and time to reflect on their experiences at camp, and their individual connection to the natural world.
Examples of Australian Curriculum Links
Health&PE
Yr 3&4 AC9HP4P10
Yr 5&6 AC9HP6M05
Yr 5&6 AC9HP8M04
