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Lodge Farm Primary School

School Number 141

Using ICT and Geography to Develop an Understanding of the Local Environment

Date:	April 2005
Subject Coverage:	Geography, ICT and Gifted and Talented
Key Stages:	KS1 & 2
Author:	Shelagh Mackenzie, Tel: 01582 830 266 Jeremy Reynolds Tel: 01582 830 212
Print version, Downloads & Links:	Printable Case Study: Stevenage.pdf (86kb)
School web site links:	www.lodgefarm.herts.sch.uk

Video:

'Change in Chells - Movement in Mobbsbury'

The Lodge Farm pupils were concerned that change in their local area was not all positive and they wanted to suggest ways of improving their environment.

They carried out surveys and filmed several areas as well as interviewing local residents.

The main concerns of Chells residents listed

Children's comments:
"This project has helped me improve my computer skills and I have learnt a lot about old Stevenage. I didn't even know the town was going to be 60 years old this year. I have really enjoyed this project, especially making the movies and doing powerpoint. It has improved my team work skills. Also it has showed me how exciting putting sound effects in a movie can be. I am pleased I got chose to work on this project and got the chance to try out the new software. Thank you."

children in the classroom at Lodge Farm

One of the grandparents visited the school to tell them about the area in 1946.

The children carried out a survey to discover local residents opinions of the local environment.