Habitats

Age: Key Stage 1 (5-7) and Key Stage 2 (7-11)

Curriculum Links: working scientifically, animals including humans, living things and their habitats

Description: Half the day will be spent at our pond taking part in pond dipping (Please note that our pond dipping platform is out of action, but we can offer one of our other activities) and looking for underwater dwellers such as dragonfly nymphs, newts and tadpoles. The children will have the chance to get up close and personal with these creatures using magnifying pots and to learn about their lifecycles. The second half will be taking part in minibeast safaris and the children will become explorers as they use sweep nets, pooters and magnifying pots to find the creatures that call Lesnes home. Using a portable microscope hooked up to a tablet they will then in their groups identify them, learn about their behaviours and lifecycles.

Costs:

Full Day cost for 1 or 2 classes is £11 per pupil (minimum charge for 1 class of 29 pupils or less is £320 and £620 for a double class of 56 pupils or less)

Half Day £5.50 per pupil (minimum charge £165 for 1 class of 29 or less pupils)  . Children will need to bring a pack lunch.