Year 8 Island Time
Health Unit: Vitamin N
Week |
Date |
Topic |
Focus of Learning |
1 |
11 Jan 16 |
Natural Connections |
Explores the key skills of collaboration and assesses the connection that students have with nature and the natural world. |
2 |
18 Jan 16 Early closure P1-3 Only |
Nature is the best Physician |
Explores the benefits of nature and the natural world on our health and assesses the barriers to interacting with it. |
3 |
Dates vary depending on the form you are in. |
Bringing Nature Home |
Develop the knowledge and understanding that nature can exist within our homes and connecting outdoor spaces. Students will explore the power that plants and gardening can have on our health. |
4 |
Dates vary depending on the form you are in. |
Our actions at all levels, individual to Government affect nature. They then affect us |
Explore how Hong Kong and its Government promotes an outdoor lifestyle and assess its effectiveness and areas for future development. |
5 |
Dates vary depending on the form you are in. |
If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you |
Explore the natural environment of Hong Kong and practise using all of our senses in nature. |
6 |
22 Feb 16 |
The Creative Naturalist |
Develop collaboratively a nature field guide to promote Hong Kong’s natural environment and the health benefits of interacting with nature. |
7 |
1 Mar 16 |
My favourite part is sharing natures beauty |
Reflect on your journey in nature and the key skills learnt throughout the unit. |