Habitat studies: woodland, grassland or pond

Identifying trees, looking for mini-beasts, pond dipping or sweep-netting in long grass. Making food chains linking the plants and animals in a habitat.

Curriculum links
KS1 & KS2 Science: Investigative skills, Life processes, Humans and other animals, Green plants, Variation and classification, Living things in their environment. QCA 2B Plants and animals in the local environment, 2C Variation
4B Habitats, 6A Interdependence and adaptation
KS2 Geography: Knowledge and understanding of places, Environmental change and sustainable development.
KS1 & KS2 PSHE: Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Contact details
For further information about the centre, its school visits programme and the Trust’s after-school wildlife club for 8 to 12-year-olds — the Kestrel Club — contact:
The Hawk and Owl Trust’s Conservation and Education Centre
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB

Tel:01494 876262

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