1. Learning outside the classroom.
Rachael Jones
Wendy Simpson
Rachel Connors
Kath Purr
Huw Davies

2. Contents: All about the trip. Why we want to go. Activity 1- Geography
Activity 2 – Art.
Activity 3 – History.
How the trip enhances learning.
Conclusion.

3. All about the trip. Abingdon park. Outside learning.
Full day outside the classroom.
Year 2, 60 children.
Two coaches.
10 Adults.
The trip consists of a full day outside the classroom to Abingdon Park, Northampton with the year two children, which included 60 children. There will need to be one 52 seater coach and a mini bus or a 72 seater coach. (dependent on coast.)

4. Why we want to go?
For children to experience outdoor cross- curricular learning.
To broaden the children’s learning in a different environment.
To experience local history.
To build on PHSE/teamwork.
To explore the geographical location rather than pictures.
For children to experience outdoor learning as some may not have the opportunity to do this within the family environment. Through experiential learning the children’s knowledge is deepened and they have a greater understanding of the local vicinity.
The children will also learn about their local history in accordance to the new National Curriculum.
Follow up work can be completed during PHSE and the use of teamwork during the trip.
Children will experience the geographical landscape, something that would not be as successful as if they were in the classroom looking at pictures.

5. Lesson 1- Geography. Map reading Teamwork Using Ipad’s
Taking photographs
Producing a detailed map
Children will work together to solve the clue and move to the next location. Once there they must plot the route they have taken between point 1 and point 2. Each check point will have a QR code that the children will scan using an iPad to find the next clue. They must take photographs of themselves at each check point. This process will be repeated until all children reach the final point.

6. Lesson 2 - Art Look at Andy Goldsworthy’s work.
Collect natural materials from park.
Gain an understanding of the natural environment,
Complete work in the style of Andy Goldsworthy.
During the prior lessons children have watched a YouTube clip of the artist Andy Goldsworthy creating his own work. We have looked at images of his work and discussed how he has created his work using natural materials.
Children will collect natural materials to create a [piece of artwork inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy.

7. Lesson 3 - History Learn about Victorian Life.
Comparison between life now and then.
Discuss the features of a Victorian school.
Experience first hand the life of a Victorian school child.
Children have been learning about Victorian life and they will now experience a lesson in a Victorian school.
To compare modern and Victorian Schooling.
Identify distinctive features of a Victorian school.

8. How the trip enhances the learning.
Experiential learning
Engaging the children in a different setting.
Hands on experience.
Developing new skills
personal/social development
Working with others
The children will learn new skills away from the classroom. They will work together enhancing both personal and social development, which will also develop their teamwork. They will engaging in cross curricular learning including Art, History and Geography. The intended outcome of this experience will encompass knowledge and understanding, attitudes and feeling, values and beliefs and personal/social development.
Through being outside of the classroom the children’s learning will have a bigger impact, through the experiences they will receive.

9. Conclusion.
“The best classroom and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky” (McMillan, 1925) pg.5.
McMillan, M. (1925) Nursery schools and the Pre-school child. London: Nursery schools publication.
Gaining experiences through outdoor learning is vital for making children aware of the environment outside the classroom. It impacts their learning through a hands on approach, the experience benefits both academic and social progression and will be remembered positively throughout their lives.