Addiewell Primary School

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The project was initiated by the children, who were curious about the differences between their classroom and the natural habitat of the crocodiles. With the help of their teacher and the staff at the zoo, they collected data on various factors such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, and air quality in both locations.

To their amazement, the children discovered that the temperature and humidity levels in the crocodile enclosure were much higher than in their classroom. They also found that the air quality was better in the enclosure, with lower carbon dioxide levels and other pollutants.

One of the most interesting findings was the difference in light intensity. This prompted the children to question whether their classroom environment was conducive to learning and whether it was affecting their concentration and productivity.

The children were thrilled to be able to compare their classroom to the natural environment of the crocodiles and were amazed at the stark differences they found. They expressed their gratitude to the staff at the zoo for allowing them to conduct the experiment and gain a new perspective on the importance of environmental factors.

The experiment also highlighted the need for schools to pay more attention to the quality of their indoor environment and its impact on student learning. The children hoped their findings would encourage their school to improve in this area.

Overall, the project was a great success, and the children were delighted to have the opportunity to learn in such a unique and exciting way. It just goes to show that learning doesn't always have to occur within a classroom's four walls.