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Examples of the many ways that agriculture makes use of applied science. Read more...

A set of materials about infection control on farms, developed in response to the recommendations of the Griffin Report into the 2009 outbreak of E.coli 1057 on an open farm.  It includes information sheets and children\'s activities to highlight important topics such as handwashing. Read more...

Six activites for KS1 and KS2 that can be used during a farm visit. Some are tailored to dairy farming, but could be adapted to other types of farm. Curriculum links are summarised at the end. Read more...

Five activites for KS1 and KS2 that can be used during a farm visit. Some are tailored to dairy farming, but could be adapted to other types of farm. Read more...

Six activites for KS1 and KS2 that can be used in preparation for a farm visit. Some are tailored to dairy farming, but could be adapted to other types of farm. Read more...

Practical cookery for children that can be carried out with limited facilities. Read more...

Inspiring ideas for creative activities in the open air. Read more...

KS1 History activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

Two posters in one. Making the case for visiting farms, and a highly engaging visual explanation of the farmer's year in the UK. Read more...

Farm visits and GCSE Science: How could connections with and visits to local farms enrich learning?
This list of ideas has been put together to try and give teachers some ideas for how connections with and visits to local farms might enrich learning in GCSE Science. Read more...

How could connections with and visits to local farms enrich learning? Read more...

This list of ideas has been put together by FACE Trustee and Geography Co-ordinator Helen Cox to try and give teachers some ideas for how connections with and visits to local farms might enrich learning in Secondary Geography. Read more...

A list of ideas to try to give teachers some ideas for how connections with and visits to local farms might enrich learning in secondary geography. Read more...

How visiting a farm can provide stimulus and materials for many topics across a range of curriculum subjects. Read more...

These case studies give a flavour of the variety of educational activities that take place on farms around the country, and show how farm visits benefit pupils and teachers.

A case study of how one school in Wiltshire used farm visits to raise attainment in children with special educational needs. Read more...

Early Years Foundation Stage activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS1 and KS2 PHSE activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS1 and KS2 RE activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

Art activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

Dance activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS1 Design and Technology activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit Read more...

KS1 English activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS1 Geography activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS1 Maths activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS1 Music activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS1 activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 Art activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit Read more...

KS2 Computing activities that can be carried out before, during and after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 Design and Technology activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 English activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 Geography activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 History activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS2 Maths activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS2 Music activities that can be carried out before, during or after a school visit. Read more...

KS2 Science activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

KS1 computing activities that can be carried out before, during or after a farm visit. Read more...

Farming and countryside safety teaching materials for KS1 and KS2 teachers, developed by Cornish Mutual. Read more...

A variety of activities that can be used to explore some of the issues surrounding food production. Read more...

Sharing ideas for everyone working outside with young people Read more...

Incoporating history into activities on the farm and in the classroom. Read more...

A resource to support teachers and farmers in helping children develop age-appropriate understanding of risk during a farm visit through active learning. Read more...

Diagrammatic summary linking food, farming and countryside topics with curriculum subjects. Read more...

Fun ideas and activities for incoporatiung maths into farm visits. Read more...

Learn a range of crafts skills, and transfer tehm to the farm or classroom. Read more...

Advice to teachers and others as part of Industry code of practice providing sensible, practical and proportionate guidance to help ensure visitor health and safety at farms and other attractions. Read more...

Games and challenges that can be completed quickly during a farm visit. Read more...

Have a go at rag rugging, weaving, corn-dolly making and other rural crafts Read more...

How to incorporate seasonal celebrations into a farm visit. Read more...

Exploring the role of storytelling in visits to farms and other outdoor locations. Read more...

Basic floristry projects to try with children or adults, using cost-effective items and materials you can gather outdoors. Read more...

Self-guided trails are a popular way of encouraging groups to explore outdoors and here are a number of ideas to adapt for different locations. Read more...

A case study of a farm using history as a theme for an interactive day engaging pupils in all things Tudor! Written for farmers but with lots of ideas for teachers too. Read more...

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Resource produced by FACE in partnership with Waitrose and DairyCrest and available as a free CD. It introduces primary-aged children to what goes on at the dairy farm where milk is produced and the land is cared for. Read more...

The immensely popular Why Farming Matters Primary Education Pack has been updated with even more activities that explore the vital role of farming in our lives. Linked to many areas of the curriculum and with extension tasks for more able learners, this resource will become an indispensable part of your teaching tool kit. Read more...