Summary
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest, River |
| Locations | Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3 |
The River Bedburn will guarantee a truly unique outdoor experience every time as it runs its course that little bit differently each day! 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.
| Duration | Full Day, Half Day |
|---|---|
| Environment | Forest, River |
| Locations | Hamsterley Forest OASES Led |
| Subject | Geography |
| Key Stage | KS2, KS3 |

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“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...
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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...
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Take your class outdoors and find out how sustainable your local area is, while carrying out fieldwork on your school's doorstep. We can provide be...
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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...
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