Summary
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest |
| Locations | Castle Eden Dene, Chopwell Wood, Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Key Stage | KS1, KS2 |
| Subject | Science |
A world within a world will open up as we venture deep into the forest armed with all the tools necessary to truly observe what lives above, below and around us! Learning how to observe, classify, record and share these insights will take various forms as we journey into new natural discoveries!
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest |
| Locations | Castle Eden Dene, Chopwell Wood, Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Key Stage | KS1, KS2 |
| Subject | Science |

“Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the dayti...
“Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light. Every day Mr Grinling tucks into a delicious lunch, prepared by his wife, Mrs Grinling. […]
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The Forest is alive with ample opportunities to discover what is needed to work in a team to solve problems, reach targets and overcome challenges. As...
The Forest is alive with ample opportunities to discover what is needed to work in a team to solve problems, reach targets and overcome challenges. Aside from the elements, the physical geography and woodland terrain, OASES staff will ensure that every pupil engages with the adventure! These activities are ideal if you are bringing pupils […]
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Immerse your class in the story of Maloula the Mermaid written by Mallory Smith and illustrated by Frances Coles. Maloula comes ashore to try and he...
Immerse your class in the story of Maloula the Mermaid written by Mallory Smith and illustrated by Frances Coles. Maloula comes ashore to try and help rid the sea and beaches of litter. Take part in lots of fun activities relating to the story before Helping Maloula to clear the beach of litter yourself.
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Discover the remarkable history of Ushaw and learn why it has been such a significant place in the local area since 1808. Start the day by being a ...
Discover the remarkable history of Ushaw and learn why it has been such a significant place in the local area since 1808. Start the day by being a detective and hunting for historical clues in the grounds. Can you use these clues to determine Ushaw’s historical past? In the afternoon find out if you were […]
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What better way to delve into natural science through a hands-on experience of local wildlife, their habitats and survival behaviours. Through games, ...
What better way to delve into natural science through a hands-on experience of local wildlife, their habitats and survival behaviours. Through games, tasks and problem solving scenarios, pupils will learn how to identify and classify wildlife and will be quick to discover truly intricate links and adaptations in food chains and webs within the local […]
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Learn how to plan your own watertight shelter utilising a variety of structures, natural materials and a healthy combination of team work, creativity,...
Learn how to plan your own watertight shelter utilising a variety of structures, natural materials and a healthy combination of team work, creativity, and problem solving skills! Your forest den can serve a variety of purposes, in any number of scenarios, and with countless added challenges. Be prepared to get very hands on!
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Learn about on physical processes that shape the coastline, including erosion and longshore drift. How do human activities affect how our coastline lo...
Learn about on physical processes that shape the coastline, including erosion and longshore drift. How do human activities affect how our coastline looks?
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