Upper Key Stage 2

Climate change is affecting rainfall patterns, what has that got to do with you?

Can we plant our way out of the climate emergency?

Investigate which insulating materials are best for keeping our homes warm.

Why is compost important for the planet, how is it formed and what makes it?

Discover the life cycles of animals living in the pond.

Discover the different stages of plant life cycles whilst exploring Epping forest.

Collect, classify and discover how pond animals are adapted to their habitat.

Take your net through a forest meadow to discover how the animals living there are adapted to this habitat.

Collect and classify woodland invertebrates, investigating how they are adapted to their habitat.

Hands on session to handle and investigate how our animals are adapted to their habitats.

Investigate and measure the local Hillwood stream, finding out about the processes of erosion and deposition.

Make and light your own camp fire to do some simple cooking.

Build a shelter in the forest. Would it keep you dry if you had to stay in it overnight?

Can you use a map and compass to navigate your way around the trail in our grounds?

A navigation challenge in the forest, use your map and compass skills to find your way with your group.

Test your team work with a series of fun, short challenges.

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.