{"id":58,"date":"2020-11-13T11:06:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T10:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sds.knisja.mt\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=58"},"modified":"2025-10-11T17:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T15:20:31","slug":"appreciating-nature-lesson-plan","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/sds.mt\/mt\/resource\/appreciating-nature-lesson-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Appreciating Nature &#8211; Lesson Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to carry out this lesson:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id_eb399d-c7 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-right:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-bottom:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-left:1px solid 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kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-year1-2\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Year 1-2<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-year3-4\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-year3-4\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Year 3-4<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-year5-6\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-year5-6\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Year 5-6<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-year7-8\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-year7-8\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Year 7-8<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-year9-11\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-year9-11\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Year 9-11<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab_75804b-fb\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Start by taking the time to<strong> stop and enjoy watching<\/strong> this video which gives a glimpse of the beauty of nature: What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough  BBC One FULL HD subtitles\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uzNQTZumsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Take some time to think<\/strong> of one special living thing\/creature which you like most.&nbsp; It could be the tall trees, the rough seas, the warmth of the sun, a mighty animal or an awesome creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now <strong>with the help of an adult cut around the circles <\/strong>of the caterpillar templates provided below.&nbsp; It would be a nice idea if you do this together with others who live in the same house as you, maybe your sisters, brothers and grownups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a circle<\/strong> each and<strong> on it draw<\/strong> your favourite living thing or creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also<strong> say and write a thank you prayer<\/strong> to God for what you like in nature.&nbsp; Example:-&nbsp; <em>Thank you God for the sun.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you can <strong>discuss together<\/strong> the different things you are thanking God for.&nbsp; It is nice to share with each other what we appreciate in nature and why. While listening to each other we get to know each other more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you can get a piece of cardboard and on it <strong>stick the caterpillar\u2019s head<\/strong>.&nbsp; The template of which is with the rest of the resources for download. Following, <strong>stick your circle along the other circles to form a caterpillar.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the cardboard somewhere you can all see <strong>to remind you<\/strong> of the beauty of nature and to take care of it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The video here entitled <em>\u2018Napprezzaw in- Natura\u2019 <\/em>can guide you along with these steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Napprezzaw in-Natura - Appreciating Nature prayer space\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HGeM2xB5sgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab_e4aac8-45\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Start by taking the time to<strong> stop and enjoy watching<\/strong> this video which gives a glimpse of the beauty of nature: What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough BBC One with subtitles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough  BBC One FULL HD subtitles\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uzNQTZumsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Take some time to think<\/strong> of one special living thing\/creature which you like most.&nbsp; It could be the tall trees, the rough seas, the warmth of the sun, a mighty animal or an awesome creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now <strong>with the help of an adult, cut around<\/strong> the circles of the caterpillar templates provided below.&nbsp; It would be a nice idea if you do this together with others who live in the same house as you, maybe your sisters, brothers and grownups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a circle each and on it draw your favourite living thing or creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now take some time to think of, say and write a thank you prayer to God for what you like in nature.&nbsp; Example:-&nbsp; Thank you God for the warmth of the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you can discuss together the different things you are thanking God for.&nbsp; It is nice to share with each other what we appreciate in nature and why. While listening to each other we get to know more about each other.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you can get a piece of cardboard and on it <strong>stick the caterpillar\u2019s head<\/strong>.&nbsp; The template of which is with the rest of the resources that you can download. Following, <strong>stick your circle along the other circles to form a caterpillar.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the cardboard somewhere you can all see <strong>to remind you<\/strong> of the beauty of nature and to take care of it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>The video here entitled \u2018Napprezzaw in- Natura\u2019 can guide you along with these steps.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Napprezzaw in-Natura - Appreciating Nature prayer space\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HGeM2xB5sgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab_49289d-da\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Start by taking the time to<strong>&nbsp;stop and enjoy watching<\/strong>&nbsp;this video which gives a glimpse of the beauty of nature: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6uzNQTZumsQ\">What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough  BBC One FULL HD subtitles\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uzNQTZumsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Take some time to think<\/strong>&nbsp;of one special living thing\/creature which you like most. It could be the tall trees, the rough seas, the warmth of the sun, a mighty animal or an awesome creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Now you can&nbsp;<strong>cut around the circles<\/strong>&nbsp;of the caterpillar templates provided below. It would be a nice idea if you do this together with others who live in the same house as you, maybe your sisters, brothers and grownups. Remember to help younger siblings to cut out their circles.<br><strong>If no one can do this activity with you you can<\/strong>&nbsp;think of more than one living thing you like and repeat steps 4 and 5 for each of the living things you admire in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Take a circle<\/strong>&nbsp;each and&nbsp;<strong>on it draw<\/strong>&nbsp;your favourite living thing or creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Now take some time&nbsp;<strong>to think of, say and write a thank you prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;to God for what you like in nature. Example:-&nbsp;<em>Thank you God for the warmth of the sun not only because it provides us with vitamin D.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Now, if other members are doing the activity with you, you can&nbsp;<strong>discuss together<\/strong>&nbsp;the different things you are thanking God for. It is nice to share with each other what we appreciate in nature and why. While listening to each other we get to know more about each other.<br><strong>If no other could do this activity with you you can<\/strong>&nbsp;find some other time and ask others living in the same house with you what they like best in nature and so you get to know more about each other\u2019s likings and you will have a good starting point for a healthy positive conversation. You can also invite them to see the video in step 1 some other time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Finally, you can get a piece of cardboard and on it&nbsp;<strong>stick the caterpillar\u2019s head<\/strong>. The template of which is with the rest of the resources that you can download. Following,&nbsp;<strong>stick your circle along your other circles or those of other family members to form a caterpillar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Place the cardboard somewhere you can all see&nbsp;<strong>to remind you<\/strong>&nbsp;of the beauty of nature and to take care of it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The video here entitled \u2018Napprezzaw in- Natura\u2019 can guide you along with these steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Napprezzaw in-Natura - Appreciating Nature prayer space\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HGeM2xB5sgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab_d87bbb-cd\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Start by taking the time to<strong>&nbsp;stop and enjoy watching<\/strong>&nbsp;this video which gives a glimpse of the beauty of nature: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6uzNQTZumsQ\">What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What A Wonderful World With David Attenborough  BBC One FULL HD subtitles\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uzNQTZumsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Take some time to think<\/strong>&nbsp;of one special living thing\/creature which you like most. It could be the tall trees, the rough seas, the warmth of the sun, a mighty animal or an awesome creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Now you can&nbsp;<strong>cut around the circles<\/strong>&nbsp;of the caterpillar templates provided below. It would be a nice idea if you do this together with others who live in the same house as you, maybe your sisters, brothers and grownups. Remember to help younger siblings to cut out their circles.<br><strong>If no one can do this activity with you you can<\/strong>&nbsp;think of more than one living thing you like and repeat steps 4 and 5 for each of the living things you admire in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Take a circle<\/strong>&nbsp;each and&nbsp;<strong>on it draw<\/strong>&nbsp;your favourite living thing or creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Now take some time&nbsp;<strong>to think of, say and write a thank you prayer<\/strong>&nbsp;to God for what you like in nature. Example:-&nbsp;<em>Thank you God for the warmth of the sun not only because it provides us with vitamin D but also because it reminds us that You are always there for us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Now, if other members are doing the activity with you, you can&nbsp;<strong>discuss together<\/strong>&nbsp;the different things you are thanking God for. It is nice to share with each other what we appreciate in nature and why. While listening to each other we get to know more about each other.<br><strong>If no other could do this activity with you you can<\/strong>&nbsp;find some other time and ask others living in the same house with you what they like best in nature and so you get to know more about each other\u2019s likings and you will have a good starting point for a healthy positive conversation. You can also invite them to see the video in step 1 some other time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Finally, you can get a piece of cardboard and on it&nbsp;<strong>stick the caterpillar\u2019s head<\/strong>. The template of which is with the rest of the resources that you can download. Following,&nbsp;<strong>stick your circle along your other circles or those of other family members to form a caterpillar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Place the cardboard somewhere you can all see&nbsp;<strong>to remind you<\/strong>&nbsp;of the beauty of nature and to take care of it.<br><strong>The video here entitled \u2018Napprezzaw in- Natura\u2019 can guide you along with these steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Napprezzaw in-Natura - Appreciating Nature prayer space\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HGeM2xB5sgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab_83670d-50\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Start by taking the time to<strong> stop and enjoy watching<\/strong> this video which gives a glimpse of the beauty of nature: Creations Call with Lyrics<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Creations Call HD with Lyrics\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/28sqs5H5hao?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Take some time to think<\/strong> of one special living thing\/creature which you like most.&nbsp; It could be the tall trees, the rough seas, the warmth of the sun, a mighty animal or an awesome creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now you can<strong> cut around the circles <\/strong>of the caterpillar templates provided below.&nbsp; It would be a nice idea if you do this together with others who live in the same house as you, maybe your sisters, brothers and grownups. Remember to help younger siblings to cut out their circles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If no one can do this activity with you you can<\/strong> think of more than one living thing you like and repeat steps 4 and 5 for each of the living things you admire in nature.&nbsp; You can also encourage your friends to do the activity and share your ideas on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Take a circle<\/strong> each and <strong>draw<\/strong> on it your favourite living thing or creature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now take some time <strong>to think of, say and write a thank you prayer<\/strong> to God for what you like in nature.&nbsp; Example:- <em>Thank you God for blessing us with the warmth of the sun because it reminds us of your warmth and constant presence with us.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, if other members are doing the activity with you,&nbsp; you can <strong>discuss together<\/strong> the different things you are thanking God for.&nbsp; It is nice to share with each other what we appreciate in nature, and why and while listening to each other we get to know more about each other.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If no other could do this activity with you, <\/strong>find some other time and ask others living in the same house with you what they like best in nature and so you get to know more about each other&#8217;s likings and you will have a good starting point for a healthy positive conversation.&nbsp; You can also invite them to see the video in step 1 some other time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"7\">\n<li>Finally, you can get a piece of cardboard and on it <strong>stick the caterpillar\u2019s head<\/strong>.&nbsp; The template of which is with the rest of the resources that you can download. 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