Waterlow Park
Waterlow Park features three man-made ponds, grasslands containing natural springs and mature log-piles. These differing habitats would enable a variety of activities suitable for studying variations within habitats. A full-time environmental educator is available for support (see contact details above).
AQA Science
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Comparing freshwater habitats
In this complete investigation, with full pre-planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils sample two pond micro-habitats for invertebrates and abiotic factors.
Ground tree canopy transect
In this complete investigation, with full pre-planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils measure the changes in species diversity and abiotic factors along a line transect from the base of a tree to an open field.
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).
