In this episode we highlight three resources for teaching primary pupils about the great outdoors.
John Rhymer, Worcestershire Children's Services adviser for sustainability and head of Bishops Wood Centre recommends:
- Tenax Light and Moisture Meter - a useful tool to help with the care of over 150 plants
- Earth Magic - a folder of activities designed to enrich nature walks
- TTS stethoscope - enable your pupils to listen to the insects and sap inside trees
John joins presenter Hermione Cockburn in the studio along with panellists Pat Henchie, headteacher at Lowther Primary School, and education consultant Adrienne Jones.
Useful websites
Light and Moisture Meter from Tenax
This meter is used for testing light and moisture conditions for plants
Earthwalks: The institute for earth education
Information about the Earthwalks pack which includes various activities designed to enrich a nature walk
Use a stethoscope on the bark of a tree to hear insects and tree sap inside
