Day 1 - Who was John Muir?

The Bellshill Academy John Muir Group 2019/20 met for the first time this term to learn about the Explorer award they are going to take part in over the next 6 months and to discover more about John Muir himself. The group took part in a scavenger hunt around the school grounds to find hidden facts about John Muir. The group then shared the information they found, including: - His early life in Scotland - His love of outdoor pursuits and nature - His family and life in America -His temporary blindness and the impact this had on his appreciation of the natural world - His time spent with President Rosevelt and the impact this had on the creation of National Parks - His death and legacy The group then started work on their John Muir display board. The group plan to add to the board over the coming months, with pieces of work and information they gather whilst exploring the outdoors around Bellshill.