Holdenby - Key Stage 1 - Nature

Key Stage 1 - Nature Detectives

Aims of the day (with NC links):

To find out about the different plants and animals found at Holdenby. (Science Sc2 5a)
To explore the animals found in two different environments - a woodland and a wetland and explore the similarities & differences (Science Sc2 5c)
To learn new fieldwork skills (Geography 2b)
To use the senses to explore the environment (Science Sc2g)
To enjoy being out in the countryside and to learn to care for it (Science Sc2 5c)

Welcome and introduction to the day - an introduction to Holdenby, what the children might expect to find, animal homes and habitats and the 'careful collectors code'.
Countryside Treasure Trail - Children go out with special treasure bags and follow the clues to discover the different plants and animals at Holdenby.
Woodland detective - Children explore the woodland to find the different plants and mini-beasts that live there. We explore homes under logs and on trees, in the undergrowth and leaf litter. Leafy-ometers and mirrors are used to explore the canopy. Children sketch their favourite minibeast and its home. Identification keys for plants and woodland creatures are available.
Lunch
Pond detective - Children explore the Elizabethan fish pond to find the different creatures that live there. Special games help children with sorting and describing their findings. Identification keys are available.
Round-up/question time - The last session to look at and compare the findings from the day before its time to go.

Holdenby Countryside Education Centre, Holdenby, Northants. Tel: 01604 771279