CHCECE037 Short Questions kamaljeet kaur Bains (2) (1)

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CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment Short Questions Apex Training Institute Physical address: 1374 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt, QLD 4122

Page 2 of 13 Mailing address: PO Box 6803, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122 Tel: 07-3420 5861 Email: supportteam@apex.edu.au

Cover Page Student Name: Kamaljeet kaur Bains ___________________ Student ID: 81271 ___________________ Phone Number: 0469829378 ___________________ Organisation Name: ___________________ Supervisor Name: ___________________ Supervisor Contact: ___________________ Assessor Name: ___________________ Assessor Contact Details: ___________________ For Office Use Only Reference No. Version 000 Effective Date January 2022

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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 5 of 13 I NTRODUCTION This is an assessment activity linked to an individual unit of competency and contributes to the overall assessor judgement of competence. CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment Elements 1. Support children to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment 2. Develop an appreciation for the environment 3. Enhance children’s engagement with the natural environment How students participate in assessment You are required to read and follow the instructions below. Additional instructions may be provided via Apex Learning Management System (LMS), the Student Handbook or other supporting documentation. Assessment conditions Assessment responses must demonstrate a capable understanding and consistent application of knowledge. 1. You MUST provide responses to all questions at a Satisfactory level 2. You MUST use the referenced learning materials to guide responses 3. You can complete the assessment in a classroom setting or self-study environment Authenticity requirements You must genuinely attempt to answer each question appropriately to demonstrate your acquired knowledge. Intentionally or unintentionally presenting answers to assessment questions that are another individuals’ work, or the work of a team as your own is considered plagiarism and may result in exclusion from the unit. You should refer to the Student Handbook for the Assessment Escalation and Plagiarism policies and procedures. Assessment instructions

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 6 of 13 You are required to read the instructions, the question and the referenced learning materials to appropriately answer each question. Attempting assessment tasks You are required to answer the questions below via the Apex LMS. You are required to select the correct answers to every question. Your assessment will typically be reviewed and assessed by a qualified assessor within 7-14 days. Assessment outcomes The Early Childhood Education and Care training packages are vocational qualifications that are competency based. For each assessment undertaken you will be assessed as Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory. If you are assessed as ‘Not Yet Satisfactory’ the asse ssor will provide you with feedback regarding what needs to be re-attempted, and the resubmission process. Reasonable adjustment You can apply for reasonable adjustment to this assessment activity. Please contact supportteam@apex.edu.au to request any reasonable adjustment. Accessing, saving and/ or printing required readings You are required to access learning materials throughout the assessment process. These resources provide key information to help you provide appropriate responses to each question. You are directed to these learning materials via the list below and at the start of each question. You may choose to save these files electronically or print them. Student appeals You have the right to appeal an unfavourable decision or finding during assessment. Refer to the Student Handbook for the Appeals Against Assessment Grades Policy and Procedure .

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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 7 of 13 L EARNING ABOUT NATURE AND SUSTAINABILITY These questions require you to demonstrate your knowledge of strategies to support children to develop an understanding and respect for the natural environment Question 8 Reading Natural Playspaces Principles. Nature Play SA. https://natureplaysa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Playspace-Design- Principles.pdf How could you model sustainable practices to children to build connections to nature and community through supporting local economies? Use what is readily available on site or in the local area and choose to use only local suppliers, contractors, artists, products. Question 9 Textbook reference The Big Picture (5th edition) by Karen Kearns Chapter 10 (pp. 358-364) Referring to your textbook Chapter 10 and the readings you have explored so far, identify one resource or experience you could add into each of the following areas/routines to extend children’s understanding of the need to respect the natural environment or support sustainable practices. Two examples have been offered to assist you with this task.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 8 of 13 Area/Ro u tine Example Handwashing ● Buying paper towel that is recycled and discussing with preschool children, showing them the symbol identifying this on products. ● Talking to children about only turning on taps when using water and counting how long. Sandpit ● Recycled pots and pans bought from second-hand shop/donated to service Fundraising for water tank and set specific amounts of water to be used each day. Dramatic Play ● Use of natural material for play and exploration. ● Purchasing ecofriendly or green products Art/Craft Area ● Use of recycled materials-paper, plastic bottles etc. ● Using both side of paper when drawing or writing. Morning Tea/Lunch time ● Use a warm farm or composting bin to reduce food wastage. ● Children will encourage to place food scraps into separate containers. Construction ● Purchase eco-friendly equipment. ● Less consumption of water and electricity Mud Pit ● Taking only necessary mud, using it appropriately ● Encouraging children to suggest their own sustainable practice such as cleaning.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 9 of 13 Area/Ro u tine Example Book/Literacy area ● Encouraging children to interact with environmental prints. ● Encourage the children to switch off fans and lights when not in use.

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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 10 of 13 Question 10 Children’s Interests Educator Jenny had a particular interest in the natural environment and sustainability. Some of the children have an interest in learning about bees, while others are interested in different types of garbage trucks. Jenny decided to use these interests to create projects. She is mindful that she will need to create spaces where children can share ideas or work independently. Bees Jenny created an interest table with photographs of different types of bees, books, magnifying glasses, honey and honeycombs in containers and flowers. She encouraged children to look for bees in the gardens, discussed safety around bees, their role in the environment and how they are in danger of extinction. Jenny was also able to ask the local beekeeper to visit and share with the children bee-keeping clothing, the smoker, how honeycombs are made, how we get honey to eat, and how to help care for bees/the sorts of flowers that are good in your garden. Garbage trucks/recycling Jenny planned activities around the children’s interest including identifying different garbage trucks, and what happens to rubbish when it gets to the dump, what can be recycled, and what happens to the environment when people litter. This led to the creation of a compost/worm farm where children could add their leftover food from mealtimes. An excursion to the local dump/recycling plant was also organised. a. List one example for how these experiences supported children to care for the environment. b. List one example of how these experiences showed children how the natural environment and people can depend on each other. This experience showed children that humans need to interact with the environment to obtain food, medicines, other materials etc.; like from bees how we get honey to eat, what can be recycled etc. One example is through the discussion of bees role as pollinators. Jenny could explain to the children that bees play a vital role in pollinating flowers, which helps plants reproduce and produce fruits , vegetables, and seeds.By learning about the bees children understand that the natural environment and people depend on bees for the production of food and the overall health of ecosystem.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 11 of 13 c. Research and suggest one idea for a follow up experience that Jenny could implement in relation to the children’s interest in bees. Jenny could consider going to a local park or flower garden with kids and pointing out bees pull out some interesting bee facts while kids walk too. d. Research and suggest one idea for a follow up experience that Jenny could implement for the children’s interest in garbage trucks/recycling. Jenny could create a worm farm and compost bin for recycling household ford waste is a fun recycling activity for kids. e. How did Jenny involve the local community in her plans? Jenny involved the natural environment and sustainability to create projects. f. Explain how the experiences demonstrate Element 5.2.1 Children are supported to collaborate, learn from, and help each other? The experiences demonstrate element 5.2.1 as in these activities children work as teamwork they learned from experiences and with the help of activities and they helped each other in every task.

CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 12 of 13 Question 11 Reading What is Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge?, Fact Sheet 1, Environment, Climate change and Water. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/cultureheritage/commconsultation/ 09782factsheet1.pdf Bush Tucker : SNAICC https://www.supportingcarers.snaicc.org.au/social-and-emotional-wellbeing/bush- tucker/ a. Aboriginal people have a rich culture involving a custom, lore and value system. What are these based on? Based on the sustainability of their spiritual connection, belonging, obligation and responsibility to care for their land, their people and their environment. b. How does Andrews define Aboriginal cultural knowledge? Accumulated knowledge which encompasses spiritual relationships with the natural environment and the sustainable use of natural resources and relationships between people, which are reflected in language, social organization, values, beliefs and cultural laws and customs. c. Bush tucker refers to the native foods traditionally collected and eaten by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Research and list two bush tucker foods local to your region that could be introduced to the children.

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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Page 13 of 13 1. Raspberry jam wattle- Acacia Acuminate edible seeds can be grounded into flour and baked into cakes. 2. Sea Parsley- Apium prostratum Var prastratum use it as a garnish or to flavor soups. d. Suggest one way bush tucker food could be prepared for the children. The majority of edible seeds, like mulgara, wattle require soaking, pounding and grinding and baking before consumed. This ensures that all toxins are removed from the food prior to eating.

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