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The Outdoor Classroom - A broad and balanced curriculum

“There is convincing research that suggests good quality learning outside the classroom adds significant value to young people’s learning. It provides a context for accumulating integrated and subject based knowledge and for developing key skills. Effective learning outside the classroom relies on problem-solving skills, cooperation and interpersonal communication: all essential skills for today’s young people.”

- Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

 

Developing effective teamwork, leadership & communication (TLC) skills with your pupils HANDBOOK

Creating a balance approach to risk - case study 1

Case study 2 Sailing through maths

Team building activities

Curriculum based resources:

Maths scavenger hunt

Science scavenger hunt

Matchbox challenge

Our spotters guide

Ideas linked to a gardening area/ horticulture

Archaeology and history links

 

The Lost Words Lesson plans

Activity Trail

Kingfisher Kennings

Clay Sculptures

Missing Piece Art

Read, recite, remember

Seek, find, speak

 

Lesson plan ideas with minimal equipment - sticks, rope and tarpaulin

Ropes & string

Grids and patterns

Sticky stuff

 

 

If you need more convincing check out the growing Research Evidence Supporting Outdoor Learning