Getting Out and About in the National Parks * 1. How often do you visit the National Parks? Often, I regularly visit the National Parks (at least once a month) Occasionally, I visit the National Parks a couple of times a year Very rarely, I have only visited the National Parks once or twice Never If applicable, please specify which National Parks you usually visit * 2. Who do you normally visit the National Parks with? (Please select all that apply) Your family Your friends Your school Your work colleagues On your own None of the above * 3. Why do you normally visit the National Parks (Please select all that apply) For leisure and health For work For education Other (please specify) * 4. If you visit the National Parks for leisure, what are the main activities that you carry out in the parks? (Please select all that apply) To simply enjoy the beautiful scenery. It makes you feel calmer and happier just being surrounded by nature. For fitness and health To go walking or hiking To take part in another sport (e.g. mountain biking, climbing, running, sailing) To explore the villages within the Parks For painting, photography and other creative arts To learn more about the environment around us by exploring Science, Geography etc To explore the History and Culture of the Parks and their surrounding regions None of the above Other (please specify) * 5. Park Discoverers are investigating the Science within the National Parks and hoping to share their findings. How important is it to understand Science in the world around us? Not important at all Moderately important Important Very Important * 6. Please elaborate on your answer to Question 5. (Please select all that apply) I do not need to understand Science to enjoy the Outdoors Understanding Science helps to appreciate and respect the environment more Understanding Science helps to carry out leisure activities more effectively Understanding Science helps to prepare for trips into the Outdoors (e.g. weather forecasting, geology, equipment needed etc) Understanding Science helps to make suitable decisions when on trips in the Outdoors Other (please specify) * 7. What do you think of the Science curriculum in schools? It is great; I think it is very interesting and relevant to the world around us It is fine; I think that it is interesting and quite relevant to the world around us It is fine but not that interesting and/or relevant to the world around us It is fine; parts are interesting and relevant but some parts make no sense to the world around us It is not relevant or interesting at all Please add further comments on your choice above (e.g. which parts/subjects were relevant or interesting and which were not? How it is relevant?) * 8. We are interested in understanding your view of how accessible Science is as a subject. Do you think Science is a subject that is for everyone? (Please select all that apply) Yes, Science is very accessible; everyone can benefit from understanding Science It is more of subject for children than adults It is more of a subject for adults than children It is more of a subject for girls than boys It is more of a subject for boys than girls No, you need to be very clever to understand Science Other (please specify) * 9. What is your gender? Female Male Prefer not to say * 10. What is your age range? 0 - 10 years old 11 - 18 years old 19 - 30 years old 31 - 40 years old 41 - 50 years old 51 - 60 years old 60+ years old Prefer not to say Done