PROJECT‘S „GROW A FLOWER – BEAUTIFY HOMELAND“ PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF REALIZATION

Abstract

Primary school pupils are interested in new things very much. They are willing to get acquainted with them smoothly. New information is always accepted in a positive way, as well as new knowledge and experiences. Leading ideas of this project are as follows: civilized and responsible usage of natural goods, attitude towards cleaning and beautifying nature without making harm, learning to feel responsibility for one’s actions. Project consisted of the following activities: observing, categorizing and summarizing information from various sources, collecting natural goods, taking photos of flowerbeds, creating cards, drawing flowers, creating illustrations for flower related poems and riddles, making flowers from colored paper and domestic waste, planting, taking care of and observing flowers. This project consisted of various activities. The main idea was to deepen pupils’ knowledge in science, mathematics, Lithuanian language, art and technologies. Pupils could see that computer can be used for data collection and summarization, not just games. This project also helped to learn communicating and collaborating, improve good manners outside school. All the work was concluded realizing that flowers are not just for beauty but they also clear the air while excreting oxygen. It was found out that scientists have proved facts about importance of flowers’ role in neutralizing bad energy and cheering up one’s mood. Key words: educational activities, project work, planting.