Dartmoor Trip (Geography and English)
The children were brilliant on their trip to Dartmoor today and the staff are very proud of them. The guides commented on their energy and enthusiasm for learning and being out on the moors.
After that slightly rocky start due to our bus breaking down, the rest of the day went well. The children were split into two groups to explore different aspects of the moor. Both groups learnt about what a National Park is and saw first-hand some of the different aspects of its physical and human geography. We also started to learn about the impact of tourism on the moor and how this impact can be reduced.
Once we had lunch, the children enjoyed the interactive activities and films within the visitor centre. I was so proud of my group when they chose to collectively thank the lady behind the desk for letting them explore, without any prompting from me.
After that slightly rocky start due to our bus breaking down, the rest of the day went well. The children were split into two groups to explore different aspects of the moor. Both groups learnt about what a National Park is and saw first-hand some of the different aspects of its physical and human geography. We also started to learn about the impact of tourism on the moor and how this impact can be reduced.
Once we had lunch, the children enjoyed the interactive activities and films within the visitor centre. I was so proud of my group when they chose to collectively thank the lady behind the desk for letting them explore, without any prompting from me.