Our Year 10 learners recently swapped the classroom for the great outdoors with a fantastic educational visit to the WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. This hands-on trip marked the exciting launch of their latest maths project, ‘Mapping without Technology’.
All learners were provided with a quadrat to map the location of dock plants. They explored the reserve, learning all about why this might be important for Martin Mere staff and wider conservation efforts. The ultimate aim of the project is to be able to apply mathematical understanding to create a map where GPS and other devices simply don’t work. This is a real problem in conservation efforts around the globe.
Learners also enjoyed a presentation on the history of the Wetland Centre and the important work they complete as a major wetland conservation and nature reserve. The groups also had time to explore the extensive 800-acre reserve, learning more about the thousands of migratory birds, rare global species and resident wildlife at Martin Mere. They also experienced Europe’s longest stretch of stepping stones!
Stay tuned for more updates. We eagerly anticipate some fantastic maps and presentations!
Please click on the link below to learn more about WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
