Educational Resources

The Town Council has produced educational resources for Primary and Secondary schools. The Primary resource is also aimed at social groups such as Brownies and Scouts. If you would like any further information or for a member of staff from the Town Council to be involved with your activity, please contact Helen Eadon on 01582 463 665 or email helen.eadon@harpenden.gov.uk.

PRIMARY RESOURCE (BROWNIE AND SCOUTS)

Harpenden Common Nature Trail (3.64 MB - This document may take sometime to download)

The Harpenden Common Nature Trail follows the marked yellow route located at the town end of Harpenden Common with a deviation to St John's Wood, the Brickle Dells and the Picnic site. The trail is designed for primary school aged children as part of a school outing or as activities for Brownies or Scouts. It give users an opportunity to explore, discover and learn about the natural history of the Common and to enjoy their visit.

This trail guide is designed to be used by the teacher or leader to provide a guide to the trail and activities to undertake at each stop. The trail is approximately one mile and has ten stops for activities. It is not necessary to stop at each location. Allow 15 minutes for each stop and 45 minutes to walk the trail. To undertake the whole trail and all activities including a break you will need to allow at least three hours. The picnic site provides an opportunity for a lunch break. All of the activities are designed to be carried out on site but there are opportunities for follow up work in the classroom or at home. Children doing an activity from the Primary Resource

There is also a series of Interpretation and Information Boards on the trail that will tell you more about Harpenden Common's history and wildlife.

If you would like a printed copy please contact Helen Eadon, Helen.eadon@harpenden.gov.uk or 01582 463665.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Key Stage 3 Science Activity
Footpath Tramping on Harpenden Common’s Acid Grassland

Footpath Tramping on Harpenden Common’s Acid Grassland
Footpath Tramping on Harpenden Common’s Acid Grassland - Appendices and Resources
Footpath Trampling workbook

Key Stage 4 Science Activity
Woodland Management on Harpenden Common

Woodland Management on Harpenden Common
Woodland Management on Harpenden Common - Appendices and Resources
Woodland Ground Plant Workbook
Woodland Tree Workbook
Woodland Invertebrate Workbook
Leaf Identification - coming soon. Although students may find the Nature Detectives/Breathing Places Leaf Identification chart of interest.

If you would like a printed copy or further information please contact Helen Eadon, Helen.eadon@harpenden.gov.uk or call 01582 463665.

Harpenden Town Council

Educational Resources