Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. how to stay safe near a body of water

2. the four zones of plant life in a pond

demonstrated the ability to

3. identify the water level of a pond

4. safely and carefully observe and identify at least two insects, either from the water’s edge or using pond dipping equipment

5. safely and carefully observe and identify any birds or mammals on or around the pond, eg ducks, coots, swans

shown knowledge of

6. the main types of different but interconnecting life cycles of pond life, including wildlife that doesn’t live in the water but relies on it to survive, eg bats

experienced

7. using pond dipping equipment

8. learning about the value of respecting water

9. exploring the peacefulness of being near calm water.