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Holme Primary School 2006
Our aim was to develop links with Local Nature Reserve Part of a study about sculpture, children to visit site discover about the variety environment and landscape there-and adjacent quarry. Look and examine plants, rocks shapes, textures, colours etc. Simple recognition.  Drawing, painting and clay work. Produce work on limestone pavement to create a limestone pavement in clay. Display in school and the community

Context Village school close to limestone pavement area in South Lakeland
Number of children 29
Year 1 / 2 Age 4-6
Contact Jane Smith, Head
FOF objectives Biodiversity, landscape, cultural, social.
National Curriculum Science, Art, Geography
Site visited: Main area of study Art , Science, Geography, PSE

Activities on site:
Exploration of different parts of site, Use of magnifying glasses, mirrors, counting plants and object in hoop, Use clay to make prints, Collect materials, drawings, rubbings, photos.

Work in class
Art session drawing, painting, ICT work, sculpture Funding required Mini bus, Artist (Ceramics expert), Officer time

Time
2.5 days 

Funding required:
Mini bus, Artist (Ceramics expert), Officer time


Learning outcomes:

Thinking about the environment and landscape of the site. Discovery of different trees and other plants and explore tactile and visual. To record from first hand experience and explore ideas. Develop skills using clay and other materials Apply
finishing techniques

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Comment

"Expert knowledge of local area. Able to explain flora to children, working closely with them”

 

 
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