Resources
If you are a teacher looking for interesting and innovative ways of incorporating outdoor learning into your lessons, this section holds a wide variety of resources related to the outdoor classroom.
If you are aware of exisiting resources which are not available in the Growing Schools resource library please submit them for inclusion here.
There are a number of physical resources available from Growing Schools.
Featured Resources
These are a selection of notable resources available in the Growing Schools Resource Library.
New! Growth Through Growing
Two new booklets have been produced, highlighting ways in which growing-related activities are being used to support the learning of students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, and those with special educational needs. Using a mix of case studies and practitioner testimony they demonstrate the value of working with plants in helping students engage with learning, gain in confidence and develop new skills and abilities.
The booklets are only available in electronic format, and may be downloaded here.
Renewable World
Want to know more about renewables but don’t know who to ask? Try The Renewable World, a website grounded in good-quality science, and offering an innovative way into this sometimes perplexing area.
Students are immediately engaged through an interactive, Top Trumps style game that encourages them to explore the use of renewable and non-renewable materials in the past, present and future. This helps them understand that many of our cheap, oil-based products come at a high environmental cost, and to explore more sustainable options for the future.
Teachers can start by using some of the interactive debating and choices tools to promote thought and discussion around the topic of renewables. Or take advantage of more detailed schemes of work, developed by other education professionals, in a range of subjects.
There are also informative videos from people working in the renewables industry.
To find out more, go to www.renewableworld.org.uk
Growing Grains
FCFCG has revised its educational Grains Pack to include details of growing grains in the UK and how to grow your own mini wheat field.
The Grains Pack can be used by any educator in order to get an insight into the history of cereals around the world and how they are cultivated.It’s also packed with ideas for milling, making crafts and other activities you can study and practically make with children.
The Virtual Growing Schools Garden
Get Your Hands Dirty
A new resource to help teachers considering the issues involved in growing plants or keeping animals in your school grounds.