Plants and animals in the local environment – Key Stage 1

A day’s programme does not necessarily include all the listed activities and can be adapted to suit individual needs and requirements. Normally we fit in five activities during your visit.

Activities	Learning objective: the children should learn...
Minibeast hunt	to identify the variety of minibeasts found in different habitats.
Pond dipping	to identify the variety of aquatic life found in ponds.
Bee game	about the role of the bee in pollination.
Seed dynamics	about the life-cycle of a plant through drama.
Colour palettes	to look carefully at the colours found on the parts of a variety of plants.
Colour filters	to see the Gardens from different coloured viewpoints.
Colour sticky strips	about the range of different coloured and textured materials found in Gardens by creating an individual coloured strip.
Leaf match	to observe carefully the wide range of leaves in the Gardens (shape, colour and texture).
Estate agents	to appreciate the different textures and patterns of nature.
Bug’s eyes	an alternative way to look at the Gardens.