Subject:
Technologies
Year level:
K – 4
Strand:
Design and Technologies
Sub strand:
Knowledge and Understanding
Link to the resource:
https://www.georgethefarmer.com.au/create-and-learn/?id=13
PDF Document – A Teacher’s Guide GeorgetheFarmer_teacher0915
Application link – https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/george-farmers-australian/id892654793?mt=8
Cross Curriculum Priorities:
Sustainability
General Capabilities:
Literacy; Critical and creative thinking; ICT’s capabilities
Links to other learning areas:
English: Literature: Examining Literature
ACELT1578 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACELT1578
ACELT1584 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACELT1584
ACELT1591 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACELT1591
English: Literature: Creating Literature
ACELT1580 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACELT1580+
ACELT1586 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACELT1586
Science: Science Understanding: Biological sciences
ACSSU002 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACSSU002
ACSHE013 http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Search?q=ACSHE013
A classroom activity using this resource:
Students will explore stories and songs about George the Farmer to find out what George and his wife, Ruby, produce on their farm and how their produce is made into foods and products we buy at the shops. This is an amazing resource that really brings the farm to the classroom! Many students from the city don’t always realize just where their food comes from. This unit of work is structured around the six steps of Crockett’s 21st Century Fluencies. which makes it a highly structured and theoretically based learning experience. The free PDF package available for download is very comprehensive and detailed in it’s delivery. It is very easy to understand and has a whole range of activities for students to complete. There is also a fun and interactive application which includes lively story narration, animations, sing along songs, all of which are intended to improve students’ hand eye coordination, increase their reading comprehension and allow them to learn about farming practices. This application is available to download on any mobile, device or operating system. I have provided a link to the PDF document and application for your convenience. There is also a hard copy book available. The activities in both resources allows students to create their own book or e-book.
PDF Document – A Teacher’s Guide GeorgetheFarmer_teacher0915
Application link – https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/george-farmers-australian/id892654793?mt=8
I have also included a review from two reputable sources:
Sydney Morning Herald:
RM Williams Outback Magazine:
Price:
A Teacher’s Guide: FREE
Application: $4.49
How to use this resource:
I recommend you begin by opening your preferred browser and go to www.georgethefarmer.com.au where you can download the Teacher’s Guide. If using the application follow your mobile, device or operating system instructions. The webpage is fantastic because you do not have to create a log in account. This makes using the learning program much simpler and straight forward! The PDF document is printer friendly and can be saved on your computer for future reference.
Reference
Crockett, L. & Jukes, I. & Churches, A. (2011) Literacy is not enough. 21st Century Fluency Project Inc
RM WIlliams Magazine. Re: Review of George the Farmer [Blog comment]. Retrieved from https://www.georgethefarmer.com.au
Sydney Morning Herald. Re: Review of George the Farmer [Blog comment]. Retrieved from https://www.georgethefarmer.com.au
