26 June 2019
The theme for Marden’s Cross-Curricular Week this year was “Earth”; this was explored in a variety of ways in lessons, including:
- Estimating Woldingham’s daisy/buttercup populations using quadrats (Year 7) and looking at metal extraction from the Earth (Year 8 ) - Science
- Exploring and analysing the Papal Encyclical Laudato Si (Care for our Common Home) - Theology
- Researching poetry and prose on the subject of nature and climate change, and undertaking writing after a nature walk in the grounds – English
- Measuring significant places on our site - Maths
- Exploring ancient mythology, attitudes and science to do with the Earth – Latin
- Looking at the different ways Computer Science is being used to research or improve areas of the Earth.
- Making wearable sculptures using recycling materials inspired by music and Bauhaus (Year 7) and making clay pots (Year 8) - Art
- Devising a game that can be played using recycled products - PE
