Protect

Pony

The activities in this unit provide opportunities for children to learn about the countryside within a classroom setting. They are encouraged to research, discuss and form opinions about the effect that people have on the environment, considering a range of views and standpoints. Each activity consists of a detailed activity plan for the teacher’s use and pupil worksheets. The activities included within this section are:

Golden Rules

Discussing rules and responsible behaviour when in the countryside
Age range: 7-11 year olds
Group size: Pairs, groups of six and whole class
Setting: Indoors

Sort it Out!

Using a card-sort activity to categorise the rules of the Countryside Code under the appropriate strands
Age range: 7-11 year olds
Group size: Small groups
Setting: Indoors

Video Opinion Line

Discussing and forming opinions about the countryside
Age range: 7-11 year olds
Group size: Individual, pairs and whole class
Setting: Indoors

Five Sets of Eyes

Exploring conflict in the countryside through role-play
Age range: 7-11 year olds
Group size: Whole class divided into small groups
Setting: Indoors

Roam or Moan?

Discussing issues around access to the countryside and land use
Age range: 7-11 year olds
Group size: Small groups
Setting:Indoors