Outdoor learning videos to re-invigorate you!
In their content packed January 2023 e-bulletin (issue 54), East Ayrshire’s LOST team remind us about these 2 great videos. Grab a cuppa and enjoy! For all ages and stages, Outdoor Learning in Scottish Education With case studies of particular interest to Secondary Schools, check out Outdoor Learning the extended [...]
EAC LOST Newsletter #49 – start planning your year of outdoor learning!
The latest East Ayrshire LOST bulletin #49 is out now. This provides a spotlight on Dates for Your Diary 2022 -23, plus great links to resources. From Maths week to World Book day - make an early start on planning your full year of outdoor learning!
Lost For Words – 6 minute video
Watch this short teaser video for the documentary project Lost For Words (Rétroviseur Productions 2022). Why not use this to support discussion about nature and climate literacy in schools?
Alternative ‘Residentials’
East Ayrshire’s LOST Issue 46 (April, 2022) shares suggestions for outdoor experiences for those pupils unable to take part in residentials. For example, Loch Down Lodge provides suggestions for outdoor adventure activities that can be done in school grounds or further afield. This issue also shares useful resources from partner [...]
Springtime science resources from East Ayrshire’s outdoor team
East Ayrshire’s LOST newsletter (Issue 44, February 2022) includes some great resources suitable for British Science Week (11th - 20th March, 2022) which has Growth as its theme. Check out the EAC LOST Science pages for suggestions for taking your Sciences teaching and learning outdoors (early to second level).
Heritage Hero Awards – a Primary School case study
The latest LOST newsletter #42 from East Ayrshire includes a new Heritage Hero case study. This illustrates work done by Drongan Primary School pupils on the theme of 'Our Village'. Check out the LOST newsletter for winter season ideas and resources - catch up here.
Supporting the curriculum and nature through planting trees
East Ayrshire Learning Outdoors Support Team (LOST) share a lesson grid on Tree Planting and Tree Care. This supports Curricular Area: Sciences, Biodiversity and Interdependence. Find this and other resources in Issue 41 of the LOST newsletter.
Creating the Glasgow Children’s Woodland – a short film
Watch this short documentary film by The Lost Woods, telling the story of the creation of the Glasgow Children’s Woodland. This is a legacy project to the COP26 Climate Conference. It’s a heart-warming story about hope and how a local Glasgow group took on an ambitious idea of reaching out [...]
