St Thomas Primary School 2006

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St Thomas Primary School 2006

Our aim was to introduce Flora of the of the Fells Project and to provide children with an overall picture of some of Cumbria’s landscape, environments and species, A consideration of “wild places and why they are important to us as individuals. Part of the School’s “Cumbria week”

Context		Primary School in Kendal Town next to Kendal Green.
Number of children		60
Year		5/6, Age 10/11
Key Stage		2
FOF objectives		Biodiversity, landscape, cultural, economic
National Curriculum		Cross curricula Geography/ science/ PSE
Initial contact		One of the Governors-plus rural location in Central Lakes

Activities
An Introductory FOF talk and questions, Brainstorm session on Cumbria? What makes it special? Workshop on children’s special wild place, sharing round up

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
1 day

Funding required:
officer time and minimal resources

Learning outcomes:
Introduction to main types of local upland landscapes & recap on mountain environments, Some understanding of several plants or animals and their adaptations to harsh environments. Children to explore their own experiences. Time to reflect on special place and explore and express and share their feelings

Comment

“I like Serpentine Woods because it has wild things and tall trees and ferns and other plants. It makes me feel happy”.

“My favourite place is Brigsteer wood because it is peaceful and quiet. It makes me feel not cramped when I have my own space”.

Flora of the Fells,
Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road,
Kendal, Cumbria
LA9 7SS

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