1. Online TEACHER’S ENVIRO PACK
WEEK 9
MODULE 2- Summer

2. Week 9 design a tea garden
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3. WEEK 9 DESIGN A TEA GARDEN Key Learning Areas
Colour in Focus: Green/Red
Learn about different tea
Shapes: Square, circle
Cultural Learning – Where does tea come from?
Art, Design & Drawing
Dried tea leaves, flowers
NOTE: FOR A SENSORY GARDEN: SMELL, SIGHT, TASTE
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4. For this activity you will need
WEEK 9
For this activity you will need
Trowel
Gloves
Mask
1 Pack of Tea Seedlings
(chamomile, lemon balm, pineapple -
$6-8 from local nursery)
Organic Soil
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5. For this activity you will need
WEEK 9
For this activity you will need
Tea Plate
Paint & Paint Brushes
Watering Cans
Wooden Sign
Marker Pen
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6. Scarecrow Says PROTECT YOUR MOUTH: PROTECT YOUR HANDS:
Always wear gloves
PROTECT YOUR NOSE:
Always wear a mask near soil
PROTECT YOUR MOUTH:
Always wash your hands before eating food
Scarecrow Says
WHENEVER YOU SEE THE SCARECROW SYMBOL ALWAYS FOLLOW SCARECROW’S RULES
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7. STEPS 1 AND 2
STEP 1
Find a spot in the garden to create a Tea Garden
Identify different sections to plant tea seedlings in, to create a cultural tea experience eg tea from India , china etc
Put on gloves & mask
STEP 2
Plant Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Pineapple tea seedlings into the sections
Label which country the tea is from
Add mulch such as straw to help retain moisture during the summer heat
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8. STEPS 3 AND 4
STEP 3
Make a wooden sign for your Tea Garden
Paint sign, write the words Tea Garden on it using marker pen
Place sign in garden
STEP 4
Once garden is established have a tea party using the tea seedlings & dried chamomile
Pick the chamomile flowers, put in a cool place
to dry out for a few weeks or freeze
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9. STEP 5
Go back inside, wash hands with soap & water
Discuss tea and where it is from e.g. India, Sri Lanka, China (see fact sheet)
Add to Watering & Growing Chart names of children who will be looking after the tea garden
Types of tea to discuss: Black tea with milk, Herbal with hot water
Bring to class each of the above to show the different shapes & types (loose leaf, tea bags square& round etc)
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10. See you next week and don’t forget to contact me if you have any questions. Angela x