visiting nature reserves with kids

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Nature ReservesPublished by Kids’n’Go Editions © 2013www.kidsngo.org

Visits to Nature Reserves help children become more sensitive towards nature and understand our role in its conservation.

ScienceEcology

EthicsGeography

ReasoningCreativity

Emotional DevelopmentMultisensory experiencePhysical Development

Health & Safety

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Elafonissi, Crete

ScienceExamples:• nature reserves as habitats for animals and plants

• adaptation of plants and animals to local conditions

• formation of dunes, coves, caves, deserts, islands, lagoons, bathing pools, cliffs, valleys, canyons

• tides and the moon

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Algarve, Portugal

GeographyExamples:

• climate vs. geographical location

• landscape and specific land features: rocks, volcanoes, cliffs, valleys, caves, dunes

• environmental changes – how places have become & why

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Elafonissi, Crete

Ecology

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Algarve, Portugal

Examples:

• human activity and its positive & negative effects on environment

• appropriate / inappropriate behaviour when in nature reserves

• tourism and its influence on nature reserves

• endemic / endangered species and how to protect them

Multisensory ExperienceExamples:

• exploring textures, colours, smells, odours, temperature, weight, sizes, shapes, sounds, taste:

- rocks, stones, pebbles, shells- water and sand play- twigs, leaves, moss, trees- sea, waves- berries, nuts, fruit- rain, sun, fog, wind- insects & animals- recognising sings, trails, footpaths

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The Karkonosze Mountains, Poland

Health & Safety

Examples:

• risk assessment related to:

- water, waves, varying depths, underwater currents, reefs, sea animals

- high cliffs, falling rocks, slippery slopes, slips, trips, falls

- poisonous & spiky plants, nuts and fruit- wind & sun protection

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Algarve, Portugal

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