Self-sufficiency Investigation / Eco-Farm Key Stage 4 Science resource for Tapnell Farm Park

Introduction

"Self-sufficiency Investigation / Eco-Farm" is a 5-page Science resource for Key Stage 4, linked to Tapnell Farm Park

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V152111 - KS4 Low Ability

The map featured in this resource is outdated as the park has expanded; please download a new map from the Tapnell Farm Park website before your visit.

Précis

This is an on-site resource (setting up post-visit classroom work) that is designed to focus students thinking about the benefits of various sustainable methods and equipment. Students will follow a map to discover the various sites of equipment, crops and bore hole. They will then complete a tick sheet featuring various key questions concerning sustainability.

Contextual Summary

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Physics → Energy, Conservation, Dissipation

Implementation

The post-visit aspect of the task requires students to work in small groups and acting as a company they will research additional equipment and methods to increase sustainability for Tapnell Farm Park. Students will then propose a bid to carry out the work necessary to implement the additional equipment and methods at Tapnell Farm Park. They are required to present their bid to the rest of the class. The most successful bid can be forwarded to Tapnell Farm Park for their consideration. Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to various key phrases (carbon neutral, net exporters of electricity, anaerobic digesters and biomass boilers) prior to the trip.

Key Skills Practised

Identifying benefits of various sustainable equipment and methods
Researching skills and application of this knowledge to Tapnell Farm Park site
Working as part of a team
Recording and presenting information
Communication skills

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Ideally, teachers will have introduced students to various key phrases (carbon neutral, net exporters of electricity, anaerobic digesters and biomass boilers) prior to the trip.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate an understanding of various sustainable methods and equipment. They will demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge by suggesting additional energy self-sufficiency equipment and methods suitable for Tapnell Farm Park. Students will communicate their findings and reasoned conclusions using either paper-based or electronic reports/presentations.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Self-sufficiency Investigation / Eco-Farm is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 4 children, Low Ability, supporting a school trip to Tapnell Farm Park

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Self-sufficiency Investigation / Eco-Farm is designed for Key Stage 4 children with Low Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Self-sufficiency Investigation / Eco-Farm is a Science resource specifically targeted at Physics and Energy, Conservation, Dissipation

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Tapnell Farm Park and on return to school after the visit

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