National Parks and the Geography curriculum The WOW factor: National Parks and the Geography curriculum Pete Feetham (Peak District Learning and Development Officer) Sarah Wilks (Peak District Learning and Discovery Team Leader)

So, you’re good at Geography…….. Pete *Post-it notes Find someone who….. Has visited a National Park in the last 12 months. (Pairs)If not, has been to a NP. On post-it notes, write down as many NPs as you can – one per post-it.

So, you’re good at Geography…….. …..How many National Parks can you name? *Post-it notes

*4 x large maps, National Park logos In fours, add the name to the NP

Some info about selected Parks?

The WOW factor: National Parks and the Geography curriculum

National Parks and the Geography curriculum The WOW factor: National Parks and the Geography curriculum 96% of people say they want every child to experience a National Park.

National Parks and the Geography curriculum The WOW factor: National Parks and the Geography curriculum 96% of people say they want every child to experience a National Park. Up to 12% of UK children rarely visited a natural place in the last year.

National Parks and the Geography curriculum The WOW factor: National Parks and the Geography curriculum 96% of people say they want every child to experience a National Park. Up to 12% of UK children rarely visited a natural place in the last year. New Government plan wants National Parks to engage directly with over 60,000 young people per year through school visits by 2017/18. (8 Point Plan for England’s National Parks: Defra March 2016)

Workshop objectives: Sarah Introduce ourselves, our roles

Workshop objectives: Take away simple ideas to use with students concerning National Parks and issues of sustainability. Sarah - objectives

Workshop objectives: Take away simple ideas to use with students concerning National Parks and issues of sustainability. Understand how and why National Parks can be used in Geography.

Workshop objectives: Take away simple ideas to use with students concerning National Parks and issues of sustainability. Understand how and why National Parks can be used in Geography. Become familiar resources that can be used with National Parks.

Create your own National Park! Pete * String/rope

Create your own National Park! (With a piece of string.) Pete * String/rope Micropark – Category of park Access Iconic species/monuments Name

Why use National Parks? Pete and Sarah

Why use National Parks? Special qualities Sarah: Unique character of differing Landscapes e.g. Moorland of Northumberland and Dark Peak, limestone dales of White Peak, hills and mountains of Lake District, Snowdonia and Brecon Beacons, stunning coastline of Pembrokeshire

Why use National Parks? Special qualities Unique, hands-on experience with Field Study skills Sarah: Castleton visit film clip.

Why use National Parks? Special qualities Unique, hands-on experience with Field Study skills Location Sarah: Many national parks close to conurbations e.g.

Surrounded by cities and towns (Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke etc) with transport links

Why use National Parks? Special qualities Unique, hands-on experience with Field Study skills Location Facilities and trained educational professionals.

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Why use National Parks? Special qualities Unique, hands-on experience with Field Study skills Location Facilities and trained educational professionals. Covers all age ranges from 4 ½ to 21 Pete: Primary, (e.g. River studies) Secondary (Impacts of Tourism) , Higher Education (MICCI etc)

Why use National Parks? Special qualities Unique, hands-on experience with Field Study skills Location Facilities and trained educational professionals. Covers all age ranges from 4 ½ to 21 FREE online resources with links with the Geography curriculum Pete: Peak Curriculum – Pre and Post visit activities, available online, growing all the time, driven by nature of the curriculum. Many have online resources e.g. Snowdonia, South Downs

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Critical Thinking: What would YOU put in a National Park? Pete and Sarah (2 groups): * IN and Out of the Park cards; PE hoops

Useful links: Peak District National Park http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/education 8-Point Plan for England’s National Parks https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-parks-8-point-plan-for-england-2016-to-2020 UK National Parks website http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk/ Learning and Discovery Team (Peak Park) – 01629 816256 Pete Feetham - pete.feetham@peakdistrict.gov.uk Sarah Wilks - sarah.wilks@peakdistrict.gov.uk