Summary
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | River, School |
| Locations | Bespoke, Harehope Quarry, Your School |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3, KS4 |
Working in groups, pupils will immerse themselves in measuring, recording, observing and responding to the river’s profile, flow, depth and all the associated physical landscape features. Be ready to go with the flow in your all-action, learning journey all about rivers. We can work with your school to find a watercourse that is suitable for your class. If your school is lucky enough to have a river or stream onsite, we can also come to you!
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | River, School |
| Locations | Bespoke, Harehope Quarry, Your School |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3, KS4 |

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