Suntrap centre
Key Stage 3
Flexible and adaptable activities led by experienced, well qualified environmental education officers, offering outdoor fun and exploration, which can be tailored to meet your group’s needs.
Choose 2 activities from the list below to make your own programme for your visit or we can design a bespoke day for your group.
Arrival time is between 9.30 and 10am departure time between 2 and 2.30pm.
At lunchtime you will have access to a heated classroom, an area to play or have a picnic, and toilets.
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Trees: adapting to a changing climate
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Trees: adapting to a changing climateCan trees save the planet? Hands on practical investigations in the forest to find the answer.
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Hot homes: hotter planet
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Hot homes: hotter planetCan we keep warm and use less energy? A practical investigation into the effectiveness of different insulating materials.
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Climate change and me
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Climate change and meAn interactive workshop to help students understand the science of climate change and enable them to take meaningful climate action.
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Investigating ecosystems
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Investigating ecosystemsInvestigate the adaptations and predator/ prey relationships of animals in one of the forest habitats.
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Water Courses: Hillwood Stream
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Water courses: Hillwood streamStudy a water course in its nature, can streams like this help to prevent flooding in urban areas?
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Making sparks
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Making sparksMake and light your own camp fire to do some simple cooking.
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Shelter building
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Shelter buildingBuild a shelter in the forest. Would it keep you dry if you had to stay in it overnight?
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Orienteering in the forest
Year 7, 8 and 9
More on Orienteering in the forestA navigation challenge in the forest, use your map skills to find your way with your partner.
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KS4 Activities
More information on KS4 activitiesFlexible and adaptable activities for KS4 students led by experienced, well qualified environmental education officers, offering outdoor fun and exploration, which can be tailored to meet your group’s needs.