Making Sparks | Suntrap

Making Sparks
Small groups will collect wood from the forest and bring it back to the grounds (fires are not permitted to be lit in Epping Forest). Here in small fire pits, they will build their own fire and light it using different methods. If successful, they will cook their toast on their fire (butter and jam will be provided!).

Learning objectives

to select appropriate materials to build a fire for toasting bread
to collaborate with others in a group to solve a problem or make a decision
to develop some of the skills involved in group work, such as negotiating, problem-solving, debating.
to evaluate their teamwork, identifying strengths and areas for development

National curriculum links
PSHE guidance
Health and wellbeing

to differentiate between the terms, ‘risk’, ‘danger’ and ‘hazard’
to deepen their understanding of risk by recognising, predicting and assessing risks in different situations and deciding how to manage them responsibly

Relationships

to listen and respond respectfully to a wide range of people, to feel confident to raise their own concerns, to recognise and care about other people's feelings and to try to see, respect and if necessary, constructively challenge their points of view
to work collaboratively towards shared goals
to develop strategies to resolve disputes and conflict through negotiation and appropriate compromise and to give rich and constructive feedback and support to benefit others as well as themselves

Living in the wider world

that there are different kinds of responsibilities, rights, and duties at home, at school, in the community and towards the environment
to resolve differences by looking at alternatives, seeing and respecting others’ points of view, making decisions, and explaining choices