When we’re involved in projects, a familiar output is ‘legacy’ learning materials – produced as free-to-download resources, for everyone to use.
What’s explored in the resources depends on the project – it might be wildlife identification resources, creative craft ideas, lesson plans and content ideas, activity sheets or games to play with children to help them engage with nature, or trail routes to help people discover wildlife, geology, or science.
Similarly, the audiences vary – resources can be used by parents and guardians, teacher and home schoolers, or visitors to the Cotswolds.
Here's just a selection of the free to download resources available...
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Woodland learning resources
This resource has been designed for Lower KS2 Science – ‘Plants, living things and their habitats’. It is also a great resource for home educators and other groups who work with children aged 7-9 years.
Glorious Cotswold Grasslands arts pack
During our arts competition in 2021, we produced a fun, colourful, and engaging arts pack for Key Stages 1 & 2 to help school children and learn all about wildflower meadows.
Everyone’s Evenlode aquatic life guide
The guide is a wonderfully detailed illustrated guide to wildlife along the river Evenlode: birds, mammals, insects, and amphibians
Planning an educational event
A useful guide which illustrates the steps you can use to plan a community event.
Take action – protecting our rivers leaflet
River Evenlode Game
River Evenlode Game (this works best if printed to A2 where possible)
Bat spotting activity sheet
Learn how to spot and identify bats – our fascinating nocturnal friends!
Bug hunting activity sheet
Learn how to explore the exciting world of insects…
Pond dipping activity sheet
Nets and sample trays at the ready!
Fossils for the future
Fabulous fossils are a wonderful way to invite children to connect with nature and the environment. Gareth Beamish, one of our Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, offers a fun and informative Fossils for the Future session for schools.