HAPPY SCIENCE
SCHOOL GARDEN/PLANTS
WE DESIGN OUR SCHOOL GARDEN
OUR SCHOOL GARDENS
The partner schools have school gardens at their school. We plants different plants, fruit and vegetables in them.
IN POLAND
Creating the school garden ...
PLANTS INSIDE THE POLISH SCHOOL
PLANTING IN SPRING
IN SPAIN
Planting potatoes, beans, peas, onions, strawberries and radishes.
IN PORTUGAL
Planting of native species on our land in the mountains of the island...
1HERBARIUM
Second-grade students made a herbarium showing the leaves of trees and shrubs found in Poland. The art works were preceded by a discussion and presentation of selected tree species. The aim of the classes was to deepen students' knowledge of nature, expand English vocabulary and trigger and develop creative activity.
LAYERS OF THE FOREST
Lesson topic: We learn about the layers of the forest.
The lesson was carried out with the use of the project method.
The aim of the project was for students to learn about the layers of the forest, as well as the plants and animals found there.
The project was implemented in two forms of work - individual and group work.
In a group, the students prepared a model showing 4 layers of the forest - forest floor, undergrowth, undergrowth and tree crowns. Each layer contained its characteristic animals and plants. Students eagerly used natural materials in their work, such as pine cones, dry leaves, branches and tree fruits.
Individually, students created lapbooks presenting the forest as an ecosystem. They included many colorful photos showing forest animals and plants. There were intriguing curiosities and riddles as well as descriptions of animals and plants, which allowed for even better understanding and remembering the presented knowledge.
COMPARING OUR SCHOOL GARDENS DURING DIFFERENT SEASONS
IN AUTUMN
12IN WINTER
13IN SPRING
54IN THE SUMMER
66GARDEN PRODUCTS IN PORTUGAL
In Portuguese school in Madeira there was a sale of products produced in the school garden.
HERBARIUM
Making geranium and coleus seedling in Poland
15Perennials, Bulbs, Grasses and Ferns
of Poland, Spain and Portugal
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14Planting new plants - the next spring ... in Poland
PLANTS FROM DIFFERENT CLIMATE ZONES
Topic: Plants from Different Climate Zones – Sowing and Transplanting into Pots
During the lesson students learn about the differences between climate zones and plant adaptations. They learn how to sow and plant potted plants. They also develop teamwork and nature observation skills.Main activities:
Station 1 – Planting succulents and cacti
Station 2 – Sowing seeds from temperate/tropical zones
THE LESSON OF GEOGRAPHY
Topic: Summary of Earth’s Landscape Zones
Short brainstorm: What zones did we learn about? Students list: tropical rainforests, savannas, deserts, steppes, taiga, tundra, Mediterranean, mountains, etc. Group Division and Task Assignment: each team randomly draws or selects a landscape zone to present as a diorama. Diorama Creation: students work in groups to create their dioramas using the materials provided. Student Presentations: each group presents their diorama.