DAHSC · Early Science
Nature and the Five Senses
Early childhood (ages 3–5) Ages 3–5 24 hours en
Discover living things through observation, play and care.
Outdoor and home activities introduce plants, animals, weather, colour, texture and respect for the natural world.
Curriculum family: Decolonise Africa Homework School Curriculum
Course overview
This Early Science course connects core university concepts to African contexts, practical inquiry and community-based application. Learners work through guided readings, a weekly studio and an applied final task.
Learning outcomes
Explain key Early Science concepts; analyse evidence and assumptions; apply methods to an African case; communicate findings clearly; reflect on ethics, power and community impact.
Weekly outline
Week 1: Orientation and local context; Week 2: Core concepts; Week 3: Methods and evidence; Week 4: African case study; Week 5: Applied project; Week 6: Assessment and reflection.
Assessment
Weekly activities 30%; participation and peer response 20%; applied final project 50%.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite. Learners need curiosity, regular study time and access to weekly course materials.
Course media
Exams and assessment papers
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Weekly lessons
| Week | Lesson | Studio |
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| 1 | Week 1 - Orientation and local context: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 2 | Week 2 - Key concepts and vocabulary: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 3 | Week 3 - Methods, evidence and practice: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 4 | Week 4 - African case study and application: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 5 | Week 5 - Community project or problem studio: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 6 | Week 6 - Reflection, assessment and next steps: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 7 | Unit 7 - a local case study: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 8 | Unit 8 - comparison across places: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 9 | Unit 9 - voice and representation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 10 | Unit 10 - ethics and responsibility: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 11 | Unit 11 - systems and relationships: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 12 | Unit 12 - patterns and interpretation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 13 | Unit 13 - measurement and proportion: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 14 | Unit 14 - change over time: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 15 | Unit 15 - power and access: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 16 | Unit 16 - community strengths: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 17 | Unit 17 - primary sources and lived experience: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 18 | Unit 18 - research questions: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 19 | Unit 19 - organising evidence: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 20 | Unit 20 - mid-course synthesis: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 21 | Unit 21 - language and meaning: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 22 | Unit 22 - identity and community memory: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 23 | Unit 23 - land, environment and place: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 24 | Unit 24 - technology and access: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 25 | Unit 25 - designing a fair process: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 26 | Unit 26 - creative practice: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 27 | Unit 27 - problem definition: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 28 | Unit 28 - hypotheses and explanations: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 29 | Unit 29 - testing and revision: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 30 | Unit 30 - collaboration: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 31 | Unit 31 - communicating to an audience: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 32 | Unit 32 - visuals, numbers and media: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 33 | Unit 33 - resources and sustainability: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 34 | Unit 34 - rights and dignity: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 35 | Unit 35 - regional connections: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 36 | Unit 36 - project proposal: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 37 | Unit 37 - project purpose: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 38 | Unit 38 - project consultation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 39 | Unit 39 - project preparation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 40 | Unit 40 - project milestone one: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 41 | Unit 41 - constructive feedback: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 42 | Unit 42 - improving after feedback: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 43 | Unit 43 - quality and standards: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 44 | Unit 44 - risk and safety: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 45 | Unit 45 - leadership and responsibility: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 46 | Unit 46 - African innovation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 47 | Unit 47 - professional application: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 48 | Unit 48 - project milestone two: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 49 | Unit 49 - accessible knowledge: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 50 | Unit 50 - self-assessment: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 51 | Unit 51 - debate and evidence: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 52 | Unit 52 - policy and collective action: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 53 | Unit 53 - livelihoods and value: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 54 | Unit 54 - health and wellbeing: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 55 | Unit 55 - climate resilience: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 56 | Unit 56 - heritage and future generations: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 57 | Unit 57 - digital literacy: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 58 | Unit 58 - community review: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 59 | Unit 59 - project milestone three: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 60 | Unit 60 - independent inquiry: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 61 | Unit 61 - theory and practice: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 62 | Unit 62 - uncertainty and limitations: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 63 | Unit 63 - future pathways: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 64 | Unit 64 - justice and reciprocity: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 65 | Unit 65 - clear presentation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 66 | Unit 66 - project rehearsal: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 67 | Unit 67 - final evidence: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 68 | Unit 68 - applied project completion: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 69 | Unit 69 - public storytelling: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 70 | Unit 70 - teacher conference: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 71 | Unit 71 - exam preparation: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 72 | Unit 72 - practice assessment: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 73 | Unit 73 - correcting misconceptions: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 74 | Unit 74 - peer teaching: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 75 | Unit 75 - course synthesis: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 76 | Unit 76 - learning portfolio: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 77 | Unit 77 - community action: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 78 | Unit 78 - learner voice: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 79 | Unit 79 - assessment submission: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
| 80 | Unit 80 - mentorship and lifelong learning: Nature and the Five Senses Open full lesson | Learner activity: make a one-page response for Nature and the Five Senses. Start with what you already know, investigate one local example, compare two viewpoints, create a small artefact or worked solution, and share your reasoning with a peer or family member. |
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