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A. Introducing permaculture
B. Living nature
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D. Growing food
E. Built environment and resource use
F. Social permaculture 		Holistic planning (HP):
Eyes
Hands
Heart
Head 		Age:
3-6
7-12

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The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The Microscopic World Learn that the essential nutrient called vitamin B12 is made by bacteria in the digestive systems of humans and animals.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The Microscopic World Learn that some bacteria are harmful, whilst others are helpful, thus it is necessary to wash your hands after touching animals, going to the toilet and before eating etc.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The Microscopic World Activate yeast to make bread, observing and hearing an explanation that the action of yeast is what creates the bubbles of air.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The Microscopic World Role play a 'living beings' court in which some bacteria are being accused of being bad. Children act as the lawyer, prosecution, jury, judge. The children defend the positive contribution that bacteria make to the world and show that most bacteria are good.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Recognise different animals signs including tracks, feathers, droppings, burrows, hairs.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Build shelters for wild animals (e.g. bird boxes, log piles).
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Identify some local birds from their song/call. Imitate them together.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Discuss ways which animals help people, and how (e.g. bees pollinate plants without which we wouldn't eat any fruit, spiders eat mosquitoes).
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Learn how the food web and web of life works in a particular local habitat.
The animal, fungus and bacteria kingdoms The animal kingdom: Patterns, functions, relationships Learn about animal adaptations to extreme conditions (e.g. cold, wet, dry, hot).

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