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Nature on Your Doorstep with Kenny Taylor

Course Code – Science/02

Kenny is a Black-Isle-based writer, lecturer, broadcaster and naturalist. He has written more than ten hardcover and softcover books, is a frequent contributor to BBC Wildlife Magazine and has been on three assignments to date for National Geographic. Kenny has appeared in and presented many broadcasts and scripted 16 wildlife films, principally for the BBC, including scripts for Peter Capaldi, Geoffrey Palmer and David Attenborough.

During this session you will be invited to take a walk with Kenny around an area with both natural and man-made features to explore the possibilities of teaching science in the outdoors. The course aims to:

• develop knowledge of how local nature can enhance outdoor learning and give year round resources for interdisciplinary learning and creativity
• introduce participants to ways of recognising different kinds of plants, birds and creatures nearby, applicable to both urban and rural schools
• develop confidence in participants with little prior knowledge of wildlife
• give a practical demonstration of looking at nature in the heart of a town
• resources to support learning and teaching about local wildlife and local environments

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