Our World

Boundaries and barriers are a common feature of many school environments. Learners will be familiar with the rules that affect them, but they may never have considered why they are in place. Security, safety and organisation are usually involved in one way or another. Make a survey of boundaries and barries around your school. Why are they there?

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Natural Feature

(e.g. hill, mountain, river)

Human Feature

(e.g. building, roads)

Direction

(e.g. forward, back, left, right)

Compass Points

(e.g. North, North West, South, East, West)

Senses

(e.g. smell, see, hear)

Opinion

(e.g. what do you think about...?)

Aerial Photo

(e.g. picture taken from the sky 'google maps')

Fence

This fence looks a little worn, probably from the effects of the storm last year!

Netting

This netting looks a little worn, probably from being used too much as football goals!

Hole in tarmac

This was probably due to the road's heavy traffic!

Overflow bin

This rubbish bin needs to be emptied, or people should recycle more!

Broken window in shed

Some of the windows have broken, probably by the heavy gales or by a football!

Broken slide

This slide looks rather dangerous to play on!

Challenge

Let's explore barriers and boundaries outdoors!

Write a letter to the councillor asking for funding to improve your school boundaries.

Resources

Resources for Teachers

Our Local World

Our World Outdoors

Our World of Maps

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