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The focus of these activities is on giving pupils a chance to explore and learn about the outdoors. The activities provide opportunities for pupils to undertake fieldwork in a variety of settings e.g. local park, school wildlife area, local nature reserve etc. They are encouraged to record their observations, discuss them with others and draw conclusions. Each activity consists of a detailed activity plan for the teacher’s use and pupil worksheets. The activities included within this section are:

Be Prepared

Discussing and prioritising essential equipment for a countryside visit

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: small groups and whole class
Setting: Indoors (as preparation for outdoor fieldwork)

Species Hunt

Using a quadrat to study two locations and record the plant species observed

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Pairs or groups of four
Setting: Outdoors

Mapping the Facilities

Using maps to locate and compare facilities at countryside locations

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Pairs
Setting: Outdoors and indoors (follow-up work)

Footpath Focus

Observing and recording features during a countryside walk

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Individuals or pairs
Setting: Outdoors and indoors

Worn Away

Measuring the width and depth of path erosion

Age range: 11-14 year olds
Group size: Pairs or groups of four
Setting: Outdoors and indoors (follow-up work)