LOWER MOSS WOOD EDUCATIONAL NATURE RESERVE AND WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
What We Offer
National Curriculum Science Key Stages 1 & 2 - Life Processes and Living Things |
A VISIT TO LOWER MOSS WOOD WILL GIVE YOUR CHILDREN THESE EXPERIENCES:-
USE OF THE SENSES
ADAPTATION OF PLANTS & ANIMALS TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT
PLANTS & CONDITIONS FOR GROWTH
PLANT REPRODUCTION
HABITATS
CLASSIFICATIONS
FOOD CHAINS
Typical Programme for the day 09.45 - 10.00 - Arrive, followed by a short introduction by the warden. 10.15 - 12.00 - Woodland walk led by the warden. 12.00 - 12.45 - Picnic lunch. 12.45 - 1.15 - Illustrated talk about the wildlife hospital. 1.15 - 2.15 - Pond dipping (equipment provided). Warden in attendance throughout. |
NB. The farm trail, giving a historical view of changing agricultural landscapes, or a visit to a nearby dairy farm can be substituted for one of the above sessions, if desired.