Exploring Our School Grounds
Observing and identifying plants and animals found within the school environment.
Key Questions
- Analyze the different types of plants growing in our school grounds.
- Differentiate between the animals found in different areas of the school.
- Predict how the school grounds might change over the seasons.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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