| Coniston Primary School 2006 |
Our aim was to provide outdoor experience of local Landscape from lower fell to lakeshore. Gain some understanding of the different habitats & landscape, compare 3 or more sites including farmed one, basic plant and tree ID, individual reflective time
Activities Activities prior to the site visit included an introductory talk and brainstorm, sketching plants and animals from FOF and keys. Playing the food web and tree-building games. On site Basic plant and tree Identification, use of simple quadrats (hoops), tree passport, observation points of contrasting habitats, sketching, listening activity, sharing findings. . Time 2.5 days Funding required: Transport to site, FOF officer time and resource, school equipment
Comment "Excellent Local knowledge and strong ability to interest and relate to children” “Children had a much clearer understanding of the range of flora, identification, interdependence, biodiversity and the balance of nature” |
Flora of the Fells,
Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road,
Kendal, Cumbria
LA9 7SS
