The proposal of school biological excursions in locality of Sedlčany

Hůšová J.: The Project of school science excursions around Sedlcany {\clq}qMaster Thesis``, 2009 The aim of this thesis is to show the design of science field trips which could compliment and strengthen the natural science curriculum of primary schools. The introduction deals with two issues. Firstly, the theoretical basis of science trips and the steps which should be followed is discussed. Secondly, the general natural science characteristics of the Sedlčany area are given. Four trips are described, each with its own theme : the invertibrates in the Sedlčany area, Siberny Vrch Forest, the Hus{\crq}s Pulpit natural reservation area, and the Albert Rocks natural reservation area. Each excursion comes with a teaching plan for teachers, a map and a route plan, filled-in worksheets for the teacher, and blank work sheets for students. The excursions which were executed have been evaluated. The final section contains a list of sources used, and also contains additional materials, some from existing sources, and some original ones created by me for the project, such as maps, pictures, and work sheets