Protect

The activities in this unit provide opportunities for pupils 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:

Sort it Out!

Using a card-sort activity to categorise the rules of the Countryside Code under the appropriate strands

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Small groups
Setting: Indoors

Ground Rules

Discussing rules and responsible behaviour when in the countryside

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Individual, pairs, groups of four and whole class
Setting: Indoors

What’s Your View?

Preparing and carrying out a survey of opinions on the countryside

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Groups of four and individual follow up work
Setting: Indoors

Right to Roam?

Discussing issues around access to the countryside and land use

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Pairs, groups of four and whole class
Setting: Indoors

In the Hot Seat

Exploring conflict in the countryside through role-play

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Small groups and whole class
Setting: Indoors