Process Process Using interdisciplinary planners, staff launched a focused two week science project called Planet Earth Road Show. An enterprising approach to the Planet Earth Road Show was to add stimulation and challenge by a variety of quality learning experiences provided in partnership with local experts.

Topics for each of the composite classes were agreed: P 1/2 - Minibeasts P 3/4/5 - Study of Scotland (including rivers) P 6/7 - Rock and soils under our feet Topics using these themes had been undertaken before, but this time learning and teaching approaches were encouraging innovation and enthusiasm Īims A whole school project based on the Planet Earth organiser was created ‘to develop curiosity and understanding of the environment.’ Each class was to study in depth one part of their project: P1/2 - Bees P3/4/5 - Water P6/7 - Understanding Geology Pupils were to carry out experiments observe, collect, measure and record evidence present, analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions present and report on findings. These teams meet once per month, working co-operatively to tackle challenges īackground In the summer term of 2008 staff engaged with the Curriculum for Excellence design principles and decided to develop a focused science project. In the school pupils are divided into four house teams. There were three composite classes in September 2008 when this project took place, P1/2, P3/4/5 and P6/7.

This was supported by a wide range of partners working in the outdoor classroom. They made use of an Enterprising approach to learning and teaching through questioning, research and a sharing information model. The project This science based cross-curricular project was planned to include Enterprise, Education for Sustainability and Biodiversity, Health and Well-Being and community links. The bay is cleared of litter each term and the waste weighed and recorded. Staff and pupils are working towards a third Eco-flag with support from parents, carers and the wider community, and the school has adopted Strachur Bay through the Adopt-a-Beach scheme. The school grounds contain tarmac play areas, a field and pond, outdoor seating and a garden. The Planet Earth Road show Introduction Strachur Primary is a small rural school with 61 pupils situated on the perimeter of the Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

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