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St John's Local Learning
2 – Using the Downs as a Learning Resource A virtual tour of the Downs History of the Downs 1746 map of the Downs Aim – to produce lesson plans that are; cross curricular linked to the Downs making use of the local environment tailored to each year group. Possible activities Research favourite tree (additional link) Write/ tell a tree’s life story (from tree’s perspective) Persuasive writing/speech based on Act of Parliament (1861) Produce a map of the Downs Pick out important items/landmarks (Roman road) A day in the life of a quarryman Putting elements from the Downs into chronological order Changing landscape and climate Art project on Downs illustrating the changes over time Forecast for the future (global warming) Possible meanings of the school emblem