Conversations have continued around the idea of there being 'boy' trees and 'girl' trees, and many times the girls have discussed what 'makes' a tree either a girl or a boy. The height of the trees seems to be a popular theory, however one girl has suggested it might be to do with whether the trunk is 'fat or not'.
In response to these discussions we invited the girls to take a closer look at the trees and to engage in a measuring experience relating to the circumferences of the trees. The girls have also been working to compare the sizes of the different leaves from the trees. Here are some images from their measuring experience:
“Participation in active enquiry develops children’s confidence in offering ideas and in understanding.”
- Te Whaariki: Links with Essential Learning Areas (Science)
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