# Commentary

You can see that there are many options available to you in exploiting the local environment. It also presents the opportunity for working with teachers from other subjects. For example, a common topic for secondary classes is the question of pollution and the problems caused by dumping rubbish in the marine environment. This would make a very interesting area of cross-curriculum, multi-subject enquiry.

Now try the next activity, which asks you to look at your own school environment and surroundings to think how you might begin to use them in your teaching.

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