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Activity Central Park, Newham
Disappearing ponds
 

In the introduction it says:

'In 1901 a public swimming pool was situated near the house, and a number of ponds are shown near the western boundary, no longer there although the children's paddling pond is in this area.'

 
Pond at Central Park, 18K
Pond at Central Park
East Ham

 

1. Write a list of all the animals and other wildlife you would expect to find in a park pond.

2. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of having a pond in a park.

 
Print out the table and list your ideas. Compare with other pupils.
Table
 
 

Would you like to see a new pond or lake in the park?

How could you start a campaign to get one made?

 
 
 

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