Web page on green space

A presentation from an organisation such as Scottish Natural Heritage could be the stimulus for this project. Young people will research the biodiversity/habitat networks along the waterfront. The lessons will also develop knowledge of local arts and community projects (such as Gorbals Art Project) and increase awareness of how these initiatives can be made accessible through use of parks, open air exhibitions etc. Young people will research the economic benefits of promoting local green space and gain an increased awareness of the transport facilities to access these places. Strathclyde Police may be involved in order to promote safety in local green spaces. Ultimately, groups will design a web page aimed at increasing awareness of all of the above aspects of the Clyde’s green network.

Outcomes of learning

• Subject knowledge enhanced and gained: natural habitats/biodiversity along the waterfront. Additionally, how these spaces can be used to promote leisure and arts projects and boost the local economy by attracting visitors
• Enterprising skills improved by: developing creativity, independent thought, confidence in decision making, responsibility and sense of citizenship within local community
• Developed employability skills: design, planning, research, organisation, communication and decision making
• Confidence of working independently from teacher-led decisions demonstrated by taking on specific roles and managing time/resources effectively
• Pupils take responsibility for their own learning through making decisions about: design, content, format and visual aspects of the web page
• Pupils have developed the 4 capacities of CFE

Relevance to curriculum

• Relevance to curriculum: supports 5-14 environmental studies
• Relevance of how study of natural environment can be put into practice in an n informative and useful web page