Planting fruit and vegetables
In this sequence of lessons students grow a plant from seed, capturing each step and decision as an algorithmic process and recording data for future learning.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Algorithms, Digital systems, Data acquisition |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDIFK01
Recognise and explore digital systems (hardware and software) for a purpose
AC9TDI2K01
Identify and explore digital systems and their components for a purpose
AC9TDI2P04
Use the basic features of common digital tools to create, locate and communicate content |
| Keywords | Plants, Algorithms, Data collection |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Science, English |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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