Despite some inclement weather, last week included a day out with Threlkeld
Primary School. We visited Myrtle Bay, and the recycled plastic boardwalks. We
used those as the basis for learning about measuring, estimating and working
out the costs of things.
We first paced things to estimate distances.
Then they were measured using a trundle wheel and finally we calculated the
costings for a length of boardwalk. So that was the mathematics aspect of the
work.
We also talked about the reasons for using
recycled plastic boards for projects like these. We use boards made from waste
collected in NW England and manufactured in Liverpool so they could see
tangible results of the recycling they are encouraged to do. Lots of lessons to
be learned from that about minimising waste, reusing materials and reducing
transport pollution whilst still being sensitive to the qualities we value in
our surroundings.
It was a really good day with nice kids who
were thoroughly enjoying learning through outdoor activities. I enjoy these
days as much as they do!
Daisy here:
I’ve been playing in the snow. I can run
really, really fast. It’s great.
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