Learning Outcomes

The child will be enabled to:

• develop an awareness and understanding of the need to reduce waste and reuse and recycle materials to benefit the environment
• debate on environmental issues

Introduction

‘The Storm Whale’ by Benji Davies

• Show the cover of the book – ask for predictions – what will happen in the story?
• Read the story ‘The Storm Whale’ to the class.

Development

Discussion and artwork

• Ask the class to identify the key message(s) of the book.
• Discuss the importance of looking after the environment and the animals who live in different habitats.
• Examine the cover print in the book (showing the silhouettes of whales on a blue sea background).
• On large sheets of paper, the children work in groups to paint a blue sea background.
• Using potatoes and black paint, create whale-like shapes and print them on to the blue backdrop.
• Add messages about the importance of animal and environmental care and display in the school corridor.

Plenary

Raising Awareness

• At a school assembly, present the posters and explain the importance of environmental and animal care.
• Display the posters around the school – on the Green Schools display board.