Resources for Teachers
Here are a selection of free resources which might be of interest to Teachers, either as preparation for a visit to the centre, or as follow up activities when back in school. Please also see the Information for group leaders section.
Should you require access to any of our other presentation materials to assist with your follow-up activities,
(eg. Delph Bypass game cards or Scavenger hunt sheets) it may be possible to send them to you via our ONEdrive account. Please speak to your tutor on the day.
Here are a selection of free resources which might be of interest to Teachers, either as preparation for a visit to the centre, or as follow up activities when back in school. Please also see the Information for group leaders section.
Should you require access to any of our other presentation materials to assist with your follow-up activities,
(eg. Delph Bypass game cards or Scavenger hunt sheets) it may be possible to send them to you via our ONEdrive account. Please speak to your tutor on the day.
Castleshaw Centre resources
| Minibeast classification chart |
| Castleshaw stream dipping id sheet |
| Pollution detective |
| Contrasting localities |
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| Delph bypass voting slip |
External Sites with useful (& free) resource materials
Information and classification resources for schools
Free and photocopiable
www.bbsrc.ac.uk/engagement/schools/keystage1-2/minibeast/
Lots of free downloadable resources aimed at KS1 & 2 relating to ponds and pond life. Photocopiable for educational use
www.arguk.org/info-advice/educational-resources/ks1-ks2-resources/222-the-pond-pack/file
Loads of great ideas and downloadable resources for both primary and secondary classes.
www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/categorymenu/?cat=activities
Extensive downloadable Teacher's pack, covering all aspects of plant life cycles and classification. Resources for both primary and secondary teachers.
www.saps.org.uk/primary
Field Studies Council Resources
www.field-studies-council.org/resources/
Open Air Laboratories - Linked with the FSC. An excellent selection of downloadable ID guides for all kinds of living organisms.
www.opalexplorenature.org/identification
A large selection of resources relating to Rivers, Canal History, Recreation & Safety.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers
Based in the Peak district. Contains an extensive Teacher's pack with information of particular relevance to the local moorland environment
www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk/get-involved/teachers-and-educators
Information about Castleshaw Roman Forts, and other archaeological research being undertaken in the valley.
www.castleshawarchaeology.co.uk/
Information & Resources on all things Victorian
www.victorianschool.co.uk/
Includes maps of various parts of the UK, plus a split-screen function allowing comparison of historical maps from different time periods
maps.nls.uk/
Allows for location viewing in a range of styles, including using OS mapping
www.bing.com/maps