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 |
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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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