Teaching in Nature

Teachers' plans - Auchmuty High School in Loch Leven NNR

Plan for the Day (approximate times)

9.10am Leave school on coach
9.45am Arrive at Burleigh carpark
10am Survey activity e.g. using quadrats
11am Coach leaves Burleigh carpark
11.15am To pier at Kirkgate carpark. Toilet stop
11.30am Ferry journey to Castle Island (12 mins per journey and 2-3 trips to get the class across).
Visit castle and grounds and eat lunch
1pm Ferry journeys back to mainland. Toilet stop
1.30pm Coach leaves to go to Findatie carpark.
20 min walk to bird hide
1.50pm Class (in one or two groups) into bird hide
2.20pm Walk back to Findatie carpark
2.45pm Coach leaves Findatie carpark
3.20pm Arrival at Auchmuty High School