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Hackney Marshes

Hackney Marshes is a large accessible area of woodland and grassland. Students can investigate contrasting habitats and can consider the opportunities and threats posed to biodiversity by construction for the 2012 Olympics.

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OCR A Science

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Investigation into the effects of air pollution

In this complete investigation, with full support for pre-field planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils sample air pollution particulates found on trees, using sticky tape, along a belt transect.

Investigation into the effect of mowing

In this complete investigation, with full support for pre-field planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils sample two areas within the park that are managed using contrasting methods. How man manages these sites and the impact this management has on local biodiversity is considered.

What happened to the holly leaf-miner?

In this complete investigation, with full support for pre-field planning, fieldwork and post fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils collect evidence of the food chains of the holly leaf miner (Phytomyza ilicis).


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The Field Studies Council offers a range of freely downloadable resources for teachers and a website aimed at KS4 Science pupils: Urban Ecosystems.

Also available are publications, courses for schools and colleges and courses for adults, families and professionals that relate to the urban environment. Why not find out more about the FSC?

This project is supported by the Science Learning Centres, Natural England and ODPM. For more information about greenspace in London visit Wildweb.

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