The Living Field CD was developed by scientists from SCRI in collaboration with Mylnefield Trust, Learning and Teaching Scotland, Scottish Executive Education Department and other educational organisations and teachers. The CD was distributed to all schools in Scotland and can be freely copied for educational use.

Content

The Living Field CD is a combination of illustrations, animations and interactive lessons. It contains more than 300 pages of high quality images, sounds, games, and activity sheets designed to enhance and enrich pupils’ knowledge and interest. Its aim is to enhance the 5-14 curriculum.

Linking science and the environment 

• Part 1 Introducing Living things: plants and animals. Primary 1-3, Age 5-7, Level A/B 
• Part 2 Living on earth: plants, animals, minibeasts. Primary 4-6, Age 7-10, Level B/C
• Part 3 Living on earth: plants, animals, the environment. Primary 5-7, Age 9-11, Level C/D/E

Download

We recommend you download your own copy so you can use it time and time again from the comfort of your own computer.

Funding and support

Organisations who contributed to the success of The Living Field CD include:

Scottish Executive Education Department
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education

Learning & Teaching Scotland
www.ltscotland.org.uk

Radio Tay
www.radiotay.co.uk

Radio Forth
www.radioforth.com