Staveley C.E Primary School 2006

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Staveley C.E Primary School 2006

Our aim was discovery and exploration of a local site, Craggy Woods and explore through Science art and other cross curricula areas. Make a comparison of habitats. Undertake study of habitat, flora and landscape. Share findings with the rest of the school and community.

Context		Village school on the edge of the National Park
Number of children		24 (whole class)
Year		5/6, Age 10/11
Key Stage		2
FOF objectives		Biodiversity, landscape, cultural, social
John Muir Award		Discover, explore, conserve and share
National Curriculum		Science, Art , Maths, PSE
Site visited:		Craggy woods LDNPA site

Activities: In School
Art work,, Assembly to rest of school, Display for school open day and work included in county show

On site
Using maps site investigation, compare two habitats-with hoops (under beech and in more open mixed woodland), Basic plant and invertebrate ID, Tree passports and measurements. Listening & observation.

FOF Time
2 days including preparation

Funding required:
Officer time and preparation of materials. No transport was needed as we walked to and from the site

Learning outcomes:
Awareness / appreciation the local environment, habitat and landscape, Basic sampling techniques and ID skills, Experience the woodland environment,

Comment

"Working with FOF gave children to gain first hand experience, awareness and appreciation of the environment and discover of new areas”

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