Lodge Farm – Education Activities

Activity / National Curriculum Links
Farm Management
A guided walk and talk about the farm. Looking at the natural and human impacts on the site and the methods used to look after the farm. This activity can be used as an investigation into different aspects of farm management. This might include looking at the rearing of pheasants and its affect on conservation, the impact of the Countryside Stewardship on the farm, and the importance of sustainable management techniques for the farm. / KS1 Geography:- 3a, 5a, 5b
KS2 Geography:- 1a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6e
KS3 Geography:- 1a, 3d, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6j (i) (ii) (iii)
KS1 Science:- (SC2) 5c
KS2 Science:- (SC2) 5a
KS3 Science:- (SC2) 5a
KS4 Science (Single):- (SC2) 4c
KS4 Science (Double):- (SC2) 5g, 2l, 2m
Sampling Techniques
The measuring and recording of the variety and number of plants and animals in a particular habitat. This could include sampling using quadrats, marking and recapture techniques and line or belt transects. Pupils could compare areas of grazed or ungrazed grassland, compare freshwater invertebrates found in different ponds or look at the affect of light on ground flora. / KS2 Geography:- 2b
KS3 Geography:- 1c, 1d, 2b, 7c
KS2 Science:- (SC1) 2a, 2c
(SC2) 5b
KS3 Science:- (SC1) 2e, 2g, 2h, 2i, 2m, 2n, 2o, 2p
KS4 Science (Single):- (SC1) 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 2i
KS4 Science (Double):- (SC1) 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 2i
Habitat Walk
A general walk around the farm learning about plants, animals and habitats on the way. / KS1 Geography:- 3a
KS1 Science:- (SC1) 2b, 2f
(SC2) 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b
KS2 Science:- (SC1) 2b
(SC2) 1a, 1b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e
KS3 Science:- (SC2) 4a, 4b, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e
KS4 Science (Double):- (SC2) 5d, 5e, 5f
Pond Dipping
Working in small supervised groups pupils can investigate the plants and animals living in ponds. Using nets, viewing pots and identification keys pupils can learn about the variety of plants and animals present, how to recognise the organisms, find out about their life cycle and about how they fit into food chains. / KS2 Geography:- 2b
KS3 Geography:- 1c,1d, 2b, 6e, 7c
KS1 Science:- (SC1) 2b,2e
(SC2) 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2e, 2f, 3a, 3b, 5a, 5b
KS2 Science:- (SC1) 2a, 2b, 2c
(SC2) 1a, 1b, 1c, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e
KS3 Science:- (SC1) 2e
(SC2) 4a, 4b, 5b, 5c, 5d
Minibeast Hunt
Whilst exploring the farm, pupils can collect interesting creatures and using identification keys and viewing pots can investigate the mini-beasts in their habitats. / KS1 Geography: - 2b, 7b
KS2 Geography:- 2b
KS3 Geography:- 2b
KS1 Science:- (SC1) 2b,2e
(SC1) 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2e, 2f, 5a, 5b
KS2 Science:- (SC2) 1a, 1c, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c
KS3 Science:- (SC1) 2e
(SC2) 4a, 4b, 5b, 5c, 5d
Going Green
A fascinating walk around the farm looking at the different plants. There will be opportunities to plat games based on, and learn about things such as the component parts of a plant, plant reproduction, photosynthesis and plant growth. / KS1 Science:- (SC1) 2b, 2e
(SC2) 3a, 3b, 3c, 5a, 5b
KS2 Science:- (SC2) 1a, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c, 5e
KS3 Science:- (SC2) 1d, 3a, 3d, 4a, 4b, 5d
KS4 Science (Double):- 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 3g, 3h
Other Available Activities
There is scope for a wide range of other activities on the farm, including:
Studying the area using maps.
Pupils study the area using maps, aerial photographs and old maps to identify how the local area has changed and what changes are currently taking place. Pupils can then develop their own maps and plans of the area.
Discussion of topical issues.
Children are introduced to topical issues such as intensive farming, GM food, organic food and the rearing of pheasants. They have the opportunity to discuss these issues.
The Seasons
Visits to the site at different times of year will enable pupils to look at the different physical and human processes at work. For example, the planting of hedges, growth of wheat, the behaviour of the wildlife and the impact of the weather. Pupils will also have the opportunity to compare and record data from light meters, rain gauges and thermometers etc. / KS1 Geography:- 2c, 2d, 2e
KS2 Geography:- 2c, 2d, 2e, 3e
KS3 Geography:- 2c, 2d, 2e
KS3 Geography:- 7d
KS4 Science (Single):- (SC2) 3g
KS1 Geography:- 2b
KS2 Geography:- 2b
KS3 Geography:- 2b
KS1 Science:- (SC1) 2g
KS2 Science:- (SC1) 2h, (SC2) 3a
KS3 Science:- (SC1) 2i
KS4 Science (Single):- (SC1) 2j
KS4 Science (Double):- (SC1) 2i