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Learning Outcomes

		Demonstrate the ability to organise, communicate ideas and investigate
		Appreciation of the importance of sharing food and activity with friends and family
		Ability to select and use appropriate technology for personal planning

Introduction

Your class will help organise and take part in a picnic that also includes family and friends. You will need to help your class plan where the picnic is to be held, what food will be provided, what games will be played and what help and equipment they will need to prepare and get to the Picnic in the Park. They will think about the different foods people like to eat, remembering that not everyone likes to eat the same things. It is important when students consider food and physical activity that they think about variety and healthy options in a social atmosphere. The picnic is the perfect opportunity to think about some fun physical activities.

Learning Task

Begin with a big sheet of paper or software such as Inspiration® or Word to help plan this event

As individuals, small groups and then as a class ask students to consider the following:

•	Space and safety
•	Equipment needed?
•	Fun and friends
•	Where the picnic will be held?
•	Who will supply or make the food?
•	When will it take place?
•	How will the class get to the park?
•	How much will it cost and who will pay?
•	Help that is needed?
•	What food is needed?
•	What fun games can be played?

Reflect on this as a class and discuss the different options for the picnic. Students may like to invite parents or community members to join the picnic. Download student activity sheet below.
Word.doc

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Pdf

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Student Activity Sheet

Download student activity sheet below.
Word.doc

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OPTION:
The diagram in the student activity sheet was created in Inspiration v7. You can download the original Inspiration file (version7 only) for this activity here, open it in the program then students can enter the lables and fill in the checklist electronically by clicking in the check boxes. If you don't have Inspiration you can download a trial version here (www.inspiration.com.au) NOTE: Australian schools check with your Education governing bodies as special licensing arrangements are available for schools (Government, Catholic and Independent).

Teacher Notes:

Here are some great inclusive activities you can try at school with your class.

Jump Rope - Birthdays
Balloon Relay
Balloon Up
Under The Arches Relay
Circle Handball

Websites

This is a useful website where you may find further ideas:

http://www.heartfoundation.com.au

The curriculum areas covered in this learning activity include:

Health and PE – food, planning for inclusive physical activity, movement and physical activity.
Mathematics - costings

Other skills students will learn or develop include:

Sharing, organise, investigate, plan, negotiate, communicate, use of Word or Inspiration® as a planning tool, reflection, ability to work individually, in small groups and as a part of the class.

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