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Open 24 April to 26 September, 2010 a host of children's activities! |
Education Programmes
Select a programme...
On site facilities include:
» Pre Visit (admits 1 teacher)
» Education Officers
» Classrooms
» Lunch rooms
» Toilets
» Gift Shop
» Wheelchair access
Education Programme Testimonials
Testimonials
"I enjoyed the woodland walk and making soil and finding out about a beetle."
- Year 4 Pupil, Chigwell School
"I particularly enjoyed making the rocket and launching them. It was brilliant."
- Year 2 Pupil, St. Catherines School
"I enjoyed when we went pond dipping and I liked when we all went on a land train seeing the animals was excting."
- Year 2 Pupil, St Catherines School
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The children thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. The rocket making and clay activities were very well paced and timed."
- Mrs D Greenfield, Year 1 Teacher, Sheredes Primary School
Explorer Programme - March to December
Choose two of our explorer programmes for a full day of activities...
Woodland and Wildlife (KS1 & 2)
Experience, record and measure the woodland habitat and its inhabitants.
Freshwater (KS1 & 2)
Record and study invertebrates. Investigate how they adapt to their environment. Please note that this activity involves a 20 min walk.
Art (KS1 & 2)
From observational drawings to finished screen or relief print. Make clay models and owl masks.
Film and Exhibition (KS1 & 2)
Discover the science behind gunpowder and the history of the site.
Rockets (KS1 & 2)
Make and fire an air powered rocket.
Team Building (KS2)
Outdoor physical and mental team activities that are challenging and fun.
Orienteering (KS2)
Learn how to navigate using a map.
Victorian Costumes & Work (KS2)
Try on authentic Victorian costumes including crinoline dresses. Hear how these costumes changed our lives completely and how we worked in that time..
Charges:£4.50 per pupil for two Adults free. |
Times:10 am to 2:30 pm Group Sizes:Minimum 20 to maximum 120 |
Freshwater Pond Dipping |
Rocket Building |
Victorian Costumes |
Team Building |
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