Playing fields and sports grounds aren’t just for sport; they can also be a great place for science investigations. This chart is the first in the series of mini-projects, designed to help Key Stage 3 students design and carry out simple ecological investigations.

The illustrations by Carol Roberts show a small selection of plants common in playing fields and lawns, with a straightforward guide to leaf shape, flower shape and colour, and other key identification features.

The text side takes students step by step through a full Sc1 investigation from planning, recording in the field to considering their results. A “Further Investigations” section suggests extension work which may also be helpful for Key Stage 4.

• Charts (folded) are approx 16.5cm x 24.5cm