Age: KS1 (age 5-7), KS2 (7-11)
Activities for: A forest visit
Curriculum links:
- Art: (KS1) Using a range of materials creatively; Using sculpture to develop and share ideas and imagination; Using colour, pattern, texture, shape and form in the development of artworks. (KS2) Improve mastery of art and design techniques including drawing and sculpture.
- Science: (KS1 & KS2) Plants and animals; Everyday materials; Seasonal changes.
Forests provide endless learning opportunities, and are great places to inspire creativity. Take your class for a visit to your local forest, and collect materials to make wonderful pieces of natural art.
This lesson plan includes:
- pre-visit activities
- a need-to-bring-checklist
- extensions of activities
- post-visit activities
- discussion pointers
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