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The Outdoor Diary

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This ‘Outdoor Classroom’ was set up initially in Davidson Mains Primary School with the assistance and support of Janice McInnes, the assistant head.

Our aims are to provide a practical, hands-on environmental experience twice a year to all pupils and classes in the school. This was seen as a fun and informative way to give pupils the chance to explore and develop informed attitudes towards the care and conservation of all living things. To demonstrate the seasonal changes the activities were carried twice, first in Oct/Nov and again in May/June.

Sample Outdoor Classroom

Year

Activity

Primary 1

Wildlife adventure walk around school

Primary 2

The life cycle of plants

Primary 3

Mini beasts

Primary 4

Adopt a tree, a look at woodlands

Primary 5

Birds

Primary 6

Coastal / beach study

Primary 7

Wildlife garden / school grounds survey

The information and reports, along with artwork and photos were then used to adorn the corridors of the school with vibrant, colourful and informative displays.