Cothlestone Hill KS1-2

Experience the Quantocks:

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These short films are made by artists who have filmed on the Quantock Hills and from their studios. They offer a virtual experience of the Quantocks as seen from an artist’s perspective. You can use these alongside the downloadable PDF's below to plan creative activities that can be carried out at school or on site.

Each download includes simple techniques and equipment lists accessible to all. 

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All the ideas suggested here can be used to support well-being; develop art and design and design and technology skills. With planning they provide valuable approaches to enrich learning across the curriculum.

An introduction to Cothelstone Hill with practical activities inspired by the plants identified on site. Used alongside the SEEK App, this resource promotes discussion about classification, ecology and habitats. Activities can be carried out as part of field studies and in the classroom. Also helps introduce the vocabulary of landscape painting and ideas for using watercolours with upper KS2.

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Activity sheet 1 - Panoramas, Plants and Pollinators

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Make 2 simple sketchbooks or journals for field studies. Supports english, science, art and design. Traditional painting techniques accessible to Key Stage 2 underpin learning across the subjects.