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Fergus' Nature Diary

The Fergus Nature Diary Activity Book ( pdf - 2.8 MB ) is suitable for KS1&2 children. It encourages them to think about the seasons at Crawfordsburn Country Park and the different habitats they find there. They are introduced to the habitat of the woodland, seashore and pond, what food is available, the wildlife that lives there, and the life cycles of the plants and animals over the course of the year. It can be used as an introduction to food chains and habitats.

Red Squirrels in Northern Ireland

The Red Squirrel Education Pack for KS2 pupils illustrates the pressures that much of our wildlife face as a result of human activities, through the example of the red squirrel.

The pack is aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, with a wide range of activities linked to the following curriculum subjects: English, history, mathematics, geography, art, drama, PE and especially science. Some of the activities are classroom based, while others require an outdoor setting. Many of the exercises will be equally valuable for Key Stage 3 pupils.

Teachers may take up this project as a result of a chance encounter with squirrels either by themselves, or by their pupils. However, even without direct contact, red squirrels are an interesting subject for study. The pack also promotes respect for all living things and helps raise awareness of the need for us to preserve local biodiversity.

Red Squirrel Education Pack for KS2 pupils ( pdf - 1.04 MB )

Banagher Glen Nature Reserve: Resource Material for Teachers

Banagher Glen Nature Reserve is one of 50 reserves in Northern Ireland. It is one of the very few upland deciduous forests in Ireland and as such has its own special biodiversity. This education pack gives information about this Nature Reserve and includes ideas for teachers visiting the Glen.

The pack also promotes respect for all living things and helps raise awareness of the need for us to preserve local biodiversity.

Banagher Glen Nature Reserve: Resource Material for Teachers ( pdf - 2.71 MB )

Woodland Habitat Studies: Roe Valley Country Park - Activity Book for KS 1 & 2

The Woodland Habitats Activity Book for Key Stage 1 and 2 children is designed as follow-up material after a visit to a woodland, specifically Roe Valley Country Park. However the exercises are applicable to other deciduous woodland areas. Themes taken from the National Curriculum cover both the flora and fauna of the woodland, and work is divided into the two key stages.

Woodland Habitats Activity Book for Key Stage 1 and 2 ( pdf - 2.39 MB )

Woodland Habitat Studies: Roe Valley Country Park - Teachers Resources

The Woodland Habitats Teachers Resources Book is designed as follow-up material after a visit to a woodland, specifically Roe Valley Country Park. The booklet has been designed as reading material for children at upper primary and lower secondary level. Some of the concepts discussed would not normally be tackled until later in the secondary school curriculum. They are included here for the sake of completeness and in an effort to make the booklet a useful introduction to those students doing GCSE.

·Woodland Habitats Teachers Resources Book ( pdf - 1.25 MB )

Resource Packs are available from

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Belfast BT7 2JA
Tel: (028) 9056 9270
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