Clyde in the Classroom is a hands-on project which uses the life history of the brown/sea trout to promote awareness of river ecology among young people across the River Clyde catchment.

Aimed at P5-P7 classes, the project encourages children to develop a sense of pride in their local enviroment and leaves them with a lasting memory. The children are responsible for the care of brown trout within their classroom and work weekly with Clyde River Foundation scientists. The twin outcomes of developing citizenship and personal confidence are illustrated by their personal and group work. The project has inspired achievement right across the curriculum, from poetry and prose to scientific recording via artwork, songs, plays, film production and presentations to peer and community groups.

Project statistics

Since 2001, the project has involved:
- 14,096 pupils
- 544 classes from 283 different Primary Schools
- OVer half of the 563 Primary Schools located within the River Clyde Catchment
- 13.1% of all Primary Schools in Scotland

Project partners

Clyde in the Classroom is a Clyde River Foundation initiative in partnership with the Glasgow Science Centre, supported each year by Scottish Natural Heritage.

Curriculum for Excellence

The project provides many opportunities to link with the Curriculum for Excellence and outdoor learning.

Feedback

The award-winning success of the project is illustrated by our feedback from participating schools.

 

If your school is taking part this year, enjoy the project.

Remember, we would love to hear from you – so please feel free to send us pictures, stories, or anything else that you would like to share with the other schools taking part this year.

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