6 Opportunities to take learning outside

This unit has explored ideas and activities related to plants and habitats. However, outdoor activities can be integrated into many other areas of elementary science.

Activity 4: Using every opportunity to take learning outside

On your own, or with a colleague, brainstorm a list of other activities that relate to the next topic you are planning to teach and can be done outside the classroom. Use this information to plan a lesson and then carry out your plan.

Pause for thought

  • How many areas did you think of that would benefit from including outside activities in your teaching?
  • How did this help you to plan a more successful lesson?
  • How did your students respond to this lesson?

There are many possibilities you could use. Resource 3 has a table that lists a few possibilities to help you extend the use of the local environment.

5 School trips

7 Summary