Explore the physical, mental and emotional benefits of nature and spending time outdoors.
Students will be challenged to consider how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing and discuss the importance of healthy foods, physical exercise and spending time outdoors. They will learn mindfulness techniques and explore the role nature can play in reducing anger, fear, anxiety and stress, and their associated symptoms of blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and the production of stress hormones.
Students will
Practice mindfulness techniques
Participate in a range of nature connection activities such as bird watching, nature journaling, and creating land art using natural materials
Make scented herb bags to take home
Go on a discovery walk
Key focuses
Mindfulness
Connect to Country
Importance of nature to our health and wellbeing
Links to Victorian Curriculum
Level 7-10 Health and Physical Education
Teacher Resources
Time | Action |
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Morning (10:15 to 11:45) | |
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15) |