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Science. English. Fact Files. Information Texts. Habitats. A cross curricular unit on Habitat Fact Files supported by a visit to Rushall Farm. Enhancing learning through LoTC. www.rushallfarm.org.uk. Why Habitats?. Why a farm trip?.

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  1. Science English Fact Files Information Texts Habitats A cross curricular unit on Habitat Fact Files supported by a visit to Rushall Farm Enhancing learning through LoTC www.rushallfarm.org.uk

  2. Why Habitats?

  3. Why a farm trip? ‘Memories are not located in single areas of the brain and the strength of memories relies on the number of connections forged which is why meaningful learning is more enduring and easier to remember than rote.’ Waite 2007

  4. Audience

  5. Overview of learning objectives (E) = everyone should (LA) = less able should (MA) = more able may

  6. What preparation to visit?

  7. What will happen on the visit?

  8. What other opportunities are there?

  9. What happens next?

  10. Planning Considerations

  11. Bibliography Sherrington, R. ed., 1998. ASE Guide to Primary Science Education. Hatfield, The Association for Science Education Barnes, J., 2007. Cross-curricular learning 3-14. London, Sage Braund, M. and Reiss, M. eds., 2004. Learning Science Outside the Classroom. London, RoutledgeFalmer Arthur, J., Grainger, T., and Wray, D. eds., 2008. Learning to teach in the Primary School. Abingdon, Routledge Harlen, W., and Qualter, A., 2009. The teaching of science in the Primary School. Abingdon, Routledge DfES, 2006. Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics. London, Primary National Strategy QCA/DfEE, 1999. The National Curriculum; Handbook for primary teachers in England. London, QCA/DfEE Clarke, S., 2005. Formative Assessment in Action; weaving elements together. Abingdon, HodderMurray Waite, S. 2007. ‘Memories are made of this: some reflections on outdoor learning and recall’. Education 3-13. 35:4,333-347 DfES. 2006. Learning outside the classroom: manifesto. Nottingham, Department of Education and Skills Dillon, J., Morris, M., O’Donnell, L., Reid, A., Rickinson, M., Scott, W. 2005. Engaging in Learning with the outdoors: The final report of the outdoor classroom in a rural context Action Research Project. National Foundation for Educational Research Davis, J. and Elliott, S. 2004. ‘Mud pies and daisy chains: connecting young children and nature’. Every Child. 10:4, 4-5

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