The Strachur Primary School conducted a cross-curricular project focused on science from August to October 2008, exploring topics such as bees, water, and geological formations. Students engaged in hands-on activities, including honey tasting, river pollution assessments, and rock investigations with local experts. The project culminated in a presentation where students showcased their learning and outlined future initiatives, such as planting to attract bees and further archaeological studies.

1. Planet Earth Strachur Primary School Cross curricular project- August-October 2008

2. This Science based project included the study of - Bees by P1 and P2 Water by P3, P4 and P5 The formation of rocks and soils by P6 and P7.

3. Projects were planned to include - Enterprise Education for Sustainable Development & Biodiversity Community links Health and well-being

4. P1/2 …… Why are bees furry?

5. Park Rangers came to play a game they had created…

6. Scottish Bee Keepers brought a hive and honey..

7. … we grew borage and tasted honey made by lots of bees.

8. P6/7 investigation… In what way do the resources under our feet meet our needs?

9. Local Geologists explained their business to P6 and P7. They have a gold mine in Tyndrum…….

10. ..another Geologist Julian Hill helped them to find garnets in Strachur Bay….

11. ..a Geologist explained rock formations, and how volcanoes erupt.

12. The Ranger used chocolate geology to explain how a variety of rocks are formed.

13. The class visited Bonawe Furnace. Links were being made to show how the resources from Planet Earth were being used.

14. Tassy Thomson came to school and the class made simple tools.

15. Two ladies from the local Archaeology Society joined us.

16. P3,4 and 5 investigated the properties and uses of fresh water and sea water. They went with the Rangers to a local river and learned how to estimate levels of pollution by investigating the living organisms in the water.

17. They made interesting recipes with Lori from Loch Fyne Oysters.

18. . P3, 4, and 5 are collecting litter at the bay in Strachur. They sorted and weighed it at school . They were accompanied by a member of GRAB.

19. River models. Working in cooperative groups pupils created 3D models . They added labels. They could talk about their river models.

21. House Activities. Honey tasting for everyone!

22. … .a water quiz...

23. ..and panning for gold!

24. At the end of our project… We shared what we had learned in assembly. We displayed our work for Parents and Carers. P1 and P2 made a talking book.

25. Our next steps.. P6 and 7 to visit a site with the local archaeology group. P3, 4 and 5 to undertake a project called The Unsinkable Ship. P1 and 2 to plant to attract bees next year. For staff and pupils to evaluate the project.