Our Cool Coast

• For the pupils to develop a profound understanding of our coastline and its diversity.

• For the pupils to develop their STEAM skillset through engaging activities.

• For the pupils to understand the environmental harm we humans can inflict. 

• For the pupils to appreciate their own locality. 

• To inspire pupils to think more critically and creatively about their environment.

Languages, Literacy & Communication

Understanding languages is key to understanding the world around us. (PS3)

• I can listen to, understand and later recall in greater detail the general meaning of what I have heard. 

• I can listen to and understand information about a variety of topics, summarising the main points.

• I can listen empathetically to different people’s viewpoints on various subjects. 

• I can read texts, choosing strategies which best help me understand them; these strategies may include working across my languages. 

• I can use inference and deduction to understand texts and can consider the reliability of what I read.  

Expressing ourselves through languages is key to communication. (PS3)

• I can recognise the appropriate language for different audiences and purposes, varying my expression, vocabulary and tone to engage the audience. 

• I can adapt and manipulate language and make appropriate choices about vocabulary, idiomatic language and syntax in order to express myself with fluency and clarity. 

•  I can write legibly and  fluently.

• I can use familiar idiomatic language and appropriate register in my communication. 

• I can respond to others’ points of view, seeking clarity, structuring arguments, summarising and explaining what I have heard, read or seen.

• I can interact with others talking and writing about my thoughts, feelings and opinions showing empathy and respect. 

Mathematics & Numeracy

The number system is used to represent and compare relationships between numbers and quantities. (PS3)

• I can use a range of representations to develop and secure my understanding that the value of a digit is related to its position. I can read, record and interpret numbers, using figures and words up to at least one million.

• I can use a range of representations to extend my understanding of the number system to include negative values, decimals and fractions. I can accurately place integers, decimals and fractional quantities on a number line. I can apply my understanding of number value to round and approximate appropriately. 

• I can use the four arithmetic operations confidently, efficiently and accurately with integers and decimals, and I can combine these using distributive, associative and commutative laws where appropriate.

Geometry focuses on relationships involving shape, space and position, and measurement focuses on quantifying phenomena in the physical world. (PS3)

• I can estimate and measure length, capacity, mass, temperature and time, using appropriate standard units. 

• I can convert between standard units, including applying my understanding of place value to convert between metric units. 

Statistics represent data, probability models chance, and both support informed inferences and decisions. (PS3)

• I can collect different types of data to answer a variety of questions that have been posed, demonstrating an understanding of the importance of collecting relevant data. 

• I can represent information by creating a variety of appropriate charts of increasing complexity, including tally charts, frequency tables, bar graphs and line graphs. 

• I can use different scales to extract and interpret information from a range of diagrams, tables and graphs, including pie charts with simple fractions and proportions. I can recognise any trends that are seen. 

Digital Competency Framework

Producing

Sourcing, searching and planning digital content. (PS3)

• I can adjust keywords and search techniques to find relevant information. 

Creating Digital Content. (PS3)

• I can use a range of software to select, produce and edit a range of multimedia components for a purpose.

• I can use keyboard commands such as shortcuts.

•  I can use software tools to enhance the outcomes for specific audiences.

Data & Computational Thinking

Problem-solving and modelling. (PS3)

• I can create and refine algorithms and flowcharts to solve problems, making use of features such as loops, Boolean values and formulae. 

• I can understand the importance of the order of statements within algorithms. 

Data & Information Literacy. (PS2+3)

• I can extract and evaluate information from tables and graphs to answer questions. 

• I can construct, refine and interrogate data sets within tables, charts, spreadsheets and databases to test or support an investigation. 

Humanities

Our natural world is diverse and dynamic, influenced by processes and human actions.  (PS3)

• I can describe and give simple explanations about the impact of human actions on the natural world in the past and present. 

• I can describe and give simple explanations about the impact that physical processes have had on people, places and landscapes in the past and present. 

• I can locate and give simple explanations for the distinctive features of places, spaces and landforms in my locality and in Wales, as well as in the wider world. 

• I can give simple descriptions of how places, spaces, environments and landforms have changed over time. 

• I can give simple descriptions of the processes that lead to change in the natural world. 

Expressive Arts

Exploring the expressive arts is essential to developing artistic skills and knowledge and it enables learners to become curious and creative individuals.  (PS3)

• I can explore the effects that a range of creative techniques, materials, processes, resources, tools and technologies have on my own and others’ creative work. 

• I can explore and describe how artists and creative work communicate mood, feelings and ideas and the impact they have on an audience. 

Creating combines skills and knowledge, drawing on the senses, inspiration and imagination. (PS3)

• I can perform, produce, design, exhibit and share my creative work in formal and non-formal contexts, considering the impact of my creative work on the audience. 

• I can identify and respond creatively to challenges with resilience and flexibility. 

• I can safely choose and use the correct creative tools and materials with some consideration for others.

For the preparation of this project, numerous resources needed to be sourced or purchased, and communication was established with various agencies and companies for organizing visits and workshops, which were offered at no cost. A lot of research was conducted beforehand in order to fully comprehend the science and terminology behind what we were teaching, of which often came from Youtube videos and online articles; which helped greatly in our confidence and ability to explain and stretch.

Other contributing factors that should be considered is that most of these small projects within the 'Our Cool Coast' pack requires some prior learning in order for the pupils to fully engage and get the most out of them. 

Suitability & Adaptability

Suitability

The suitability of this pack is for PS3 pupils with certain task extensions opening up opportunities for PS4.

Adaptability

This pack, containing numerous projects, can be modified for PS2. While some projects are geared towards PS3 and higher, it is possible to extract elements and adapt them for younger PS students. The fundamental learning objectives remain intact, albeit conveyed differently and utilizing varied skills.