Key Stage 2

All the KS2 activities aim to inspire the children (8 - 11yrs) and bring the Science and Geography KS skills to life.

A typical day…...
The children usually arrive at about 10 a.m, are welcomed and introduced to their education leaders and then split into groups for the morning sessions. At lunch time all groups meet back at the Centre where they eat their packed lunches. Groups swap for the afternoon session to ensure that all pupils cover the whole programme. Most groups leave at about 2.30 p.m.

Courses available for Key Stage 2

Flower Power (half day)
at Bay Pond
A wonderful opportunity to look at the diversity of flowers and grasses in a wild meadow.

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Minibeast Safari (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children find and collect minibeasts and learn how to observe and handle them carefully.

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Orienteering (half day)
at Nower Wood
Children learn compass skills, then use them to follow a route round Nower wood, discovering the woodland's secrets on the way.

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Plant Detectives (half day)
at Nower Wood
A chance to learn the names of 7 plants or trees and follow a trail.

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Pond Life (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Safe and easy pond dipping from purpose built platforms. Carefull observation, examination and indentification of their catch.

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Seed Journey (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Search for and investigate dispersal of seeds.

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Sensory Habitat Walk (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children use all their senses to explore the various habitats.

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Site Investigation (half day)
at Bay Pond
Pupils learn and then use map and compass skills to annotate a map of the reserve.

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Soil Scientists (half day)
at Nower Wood
Children discover different types of soil and learn about its formation and as its role as a habitat for invertebrates.

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Treasure Hunt (half day)
at Nower Wood
Follow the clues to find the treasure and have adventures along the way.

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Village Study (half day)
at Bay Pond
Godstone provides an excellent environment for children to study this historic village.

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Whatever the Weather (half day)
at Nower Wood | Bay Pond
Children investigate the weather and take measurements of temperature, humidity, light, wind speed and direction.

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Woodland Survival (half day)
at Nower Wood
A walk in the wood provides an opportunity to learn about basic survival, including navigation, communication and shelter building.

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Woodland Detectives (half day)
at Nower Wood
Children discover the animals living in Nower Wood.

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Art in the Wood (half day)
at Nower Wood
Pupils make wonderful pieces of art from items collected from the wood.

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Birds (half day, available at Bay Pond only)
at Bay Pond
The children will be encouraged to look at birds in their natural habitat and record their observations

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Our sessions are always planned and presented with the Health & Safety of the students in mind. The activities instil an awareness of the importance of observation when studying animals and plants in their natural habitats. Students are encouraged to treat the organisms with care and sensitivity. We also emphasise the need to look after our environment. Most importantly we hope you enjoy your day out, and return to school with a better understanding of how we fit into the natural world.