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Science, Years 0–3

Phase 1 of Te Mātaiaho. Strands: Physical Science, Biological Science.

Years 0–3 lesson and unit ideas

  • Unit

    Monarch butterfly life cycle

    Raise caterpillars on swan plants, record changes in a diary and sequence the life cycle stages.

  • Lesson

    Will it float or sink?

    Predict, test and sort everyday objects, then talk about what made a test fair.

  • Lesson

    Weather watchers

    Record daily weather and temperature on a class chart for two weeks and look for patterns.

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