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Activities / Resources 

• Check out our website with your class. Look at the Natural Burials section to find out more about our woodland, how it is managed and used. 
• Explore the works of environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy and be inspired. 
  
• Students can explore their own school grounds for ideas of creating structures or artworks. 
• Join our Facebook page to keep up-to-date with current courses and children's workshops.
• For more information about The Forest School Association click here.
• Protect our planet and it's important resources:​https://www.52climateactions.com/trees

FOrest Skills
​KS3

​Students will have a day using materials available in the woodland to create structures and art works. Pupils will explore what resources can be used, the quality of materials and gain an understanding of the appropriate use of limited resources and the impact on the environment.

They will also gain new skills, use problem solving and team work to achieve their goals. Getting hands-on as a class in the natural environment is one of the keys to learning respect for the world around us and can also introduce a greater sense of belonging and of self esteem.

Students will be guided by our Forest School trained leaders through some classic bush craft tasks which may include shelter building, fire lighting, tracking and craft activities.

They will also learn how to use found natural materials to make ephemeral sculptures and art works. The smaller the group the more focused the activities can be and include more tool work. 

Curriculum Links

• KS3 Design and Technology - use a variety of approaches [for example, biomimicry and user-centred design], to generate creative ideas and avoid stereotypical responses.
• KS3 Art and Design - to increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials.
• KS3 Geography - human geography relating to: population and urbanisation; international development; economic activity in the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary sectors; and the use of natural resources.
• ​KS3 PSHE - Health and Well-being - H1. how we are all unique; that recognising and demonstrating personal strengths build self-confidence, self-esteem and good health and wellbeing.