Fact Sheets: exploring

ExploringThese research sheets will increase in number over time to cover a wide
range of topics.They are intended as an introductory aid to exploring the topics using the web.

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Access to the Countryside
Find out where you can go and what you can do in the countryside.

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Apples
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" Find out how apples can be part of a healthy balanced diet.
Apples
Balance of Good Health
Part of keeping our bodies healthy involves eating a variety of foods. Find out what these are.
Balance of Good Health
Climate change
Follow website links to learn more about changes in our climate and how these might impact on what we grow
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Countryside Recreation
Find out about what the countryside provides for recreational activity.

recreation
Do we care where our food comes from?
Investigate the origins of the foods we buy, learn about food miles and source some local foods.
Do we care where our food comes from
Farming and the environment
Learn how wildlife can benefit agriculture.
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Food Miles
Examine the journeys foods make before they reach your plate! Consider why you might want to cut down the miles.
Food miles
Food production and processing
Find out the many ways in which your food is grown and prepared.
Food production and processing
Harvest
Look at the history of harvesting and learn about the significance of the harvest today.
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Heritage
Read about the way in which our landscape has developed and find out who cares for land and buildings.
Heritage
Local food
In 21st century Britain most shoppers buy thier food from supermarkets but there is a surge of interest in buying local foods direct from farmers and growers.
Local food
Non-food Crops
Research the crops which are being grown for purposes other than food.
none food crops
People who work in the countryside Look up some of the varied jobs and careers that involve the countryside.
School dinners
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been busy publicising the quality of school dinners. This fact sheet discusses why they exsist and signposts some good resources and information surronding the topic.
School dinners
The living countryside
Whether or not you live in the countryside, find out what are the benefits and disadvantages of rural living.
The living countryside
What else can a farmer do to make money?
There have been many crises in farming in recent years so find out about some alternative ways for farmers to make an income.
What esle can a farmer do to make money?

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