Mai Po Visitors

Intended Learning Outcome:

Students are able to realise the importance of self-discipline

Duration:40 minutes

Target Group: P.4–P.5

Materials/Equipment:

E-book

Bird Matching Cards (Appendix 1)

“Protect Our Nature” Rule Setting Worksheet (Appendix 2)

“A Visit to Mai Po” Self-assessment Worksheet (Appendix 3)

Lesson Plan:

  1. Show pictures of Mai Po and ask:

Have you ever been to Mai Po?

What can you see in Mai Po?

(Reference:

  1. Warm-up Activity - Bird Matching

Divide students into groups of 4

Each group has a set of bird matching cards (Appendix 1)

Match the birds with their names in 3 minutes

  1. Tell story by using the e-book. Stop at page 4 and ask:

If you were Walala, would you agree with Dingy Dog’s suggestions? Why?

  1. Continue with the story. Group discussion after finishing the story:

What did Dingy Dog and Lulu do after they entered the restricted area?

Do you think they behavethemselves? Why? Why not?

(Teacher may facilitate students to consider the consequences if they don’t follow the rules.)

  1. Group Discussion (Appendix 2)

Divide students into groups of 4

Ask students to set rules to protect nature and state the reasons of setting the rules

Debriefing: encourage students to appreciate the reasons of setting the rules, for example, how they help us to protect nature and maintain a good society.

  1. Conclusion:

It is our responsibility to protect nature. If we cause damage to nature, finally we cannot enjoy its beauty and will all suffer.

Encourage students to be self-disciplined in daily life and explain the importance of following rules and regulations.

We live with others in the society, so we should be considerate and should not perform behaviours that will disturb others.

7.Extended Learning Activity:“A Visit to Mai Po”

Complete the self-assessment worksheet after the visit (Appendix 3)

Cross-curricular Learning:

General Studies (Learning Unit: The Environment and I)

Appendix 1

Bird Matching Cards

Peacock / Seagull
Eagle / Parrot
Owl / Flamingo

Appendix 2

“Protect Our Nature” Rule Setting Worksheet

Group discussion: please set rules to protect our nature and state the reasons of setting these rules.

Rule 1

Reasons: ______

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Rule 2

Reasons: ______

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Rule 3

Reasons: ______

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Appendix 3

“A Visit to Mai Po” Self-assessment Worksheet

Give a “✔“ for the rules you have followed. Give a “X“ for the rules you haven’t followed.

Rules / Self-assessment
Don’t run!
Keep quiet when you get close to the animals.
Throw rubbish into the rubbish bin.
Don’t eat in the park!
Don’t damage the plants!
Don’t disturb the animals!
Don’t damage the displayed materials!
Wash hands after visiting the park. / .

Feelings after the visit:

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