Planning tree planting in the local area
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can consider evidence from fieldwork and other sources to find a suitable location to plant trees in the local area.
Key learning points
- Tools such as questionnaires, interviews and surveys can be used to collect data about tree planting sites.
- Maps and grid references can be used to identify and locate areas that may be suitable for tree planting.
- Scoring different options helps us to make a decision on where to plant trees.
Keywords
Grid references - A grid reference is a way of locating a point on a map using numbered squares
Survey - A survey is a way of collecting information by asking a set of questions
Risk assessment - A risk assessment looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe
Common misconception
A potential tree planting site needs to meet all of the survey requirements.
The most suitable location will be the site which has the most points. It would be ideal to score full points on the survey but trees could still be planted if some requirements weren't met.
Teacher tip
It would be great to allow the children to actually plant some trees at the end of this lesson. Trees can be ordered for free from the Woodland Trust.
Equipment
Map of the local area (could use maps from lesson 1 in this unit) and clipboards.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where are tropical rainforests located?
Q2.Nearly all of the deforestation happening today occurs in...
Q3.What is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?
Q4.Who has been responsible for the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest?
Q5.The Awá rely on the Amazon rainforest for:
Q6.Which statement is true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
a way of locating a point on a map using numbered squares
a way of collecting information by asking a set of questions
looks at what hazards we might come across and how to keep us safe
Q2.The amount of woodland has __________ globally and in the UK over the last hundred years
Q3.Which features should be avoided when planting trees?
Q4.Maps and __________ can be used to identify and locate areas that may be suitable for tree planting.
Q5.If there were more trees in the UK it would greatly biodiversity and help to combat climate change.
Q6.Which of these statements are true?
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