TEACHERS AND PUPILS EXPERIENCE THE WILD WEST (COUNTRY)

 

Packed full of useful information and teaching materials including activity sheets, organic recipes and a year in the life of an organic dairy cow, the site is aimed at teachers following the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Content can be woven into lessons as diverse as Geography and Environmental Studies through to Personal Social Education (PSE) and Home Economics.

 

To bring the organic experience to life, teachers and pupils from the Bristol area are being offered the chance to experience life on an organic dairy farm with a unique Hedgerow Safari. The Safaris will take place on selected farms across the region and will help pupils uncover the secret wildlife, flora and fauna which thrive on organic farms. The day begins with an introduction from one of OMSCo’s farming experts, before the group heads out into the fields in search of wonderful West Country wildlife. Wellies and waterproofs are a must!

 

Gill Crane, OMSCo Communications Manager commented; “We are delighted with our newly launched resource and hope it will encourage teachers to visit our farms and help young people to understand more about where milk comes from as well as the benefits of organic farming. We’ve taken a lot of time to make sure the website is interactive and useful and our consultant teachers have helped us to ensure it’s useable. The fact that Hedgerow Safari’s are free of charge will hopefully encourage an enthusiastic response.”

 

To find out more about the resource including the Hedgerow Safaris (both planning and booking a trip) and how they can enhance your child’s education log onto www.teach-organic.org.uk

 

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