Primary Schools
Please find below details of our Primary education activities. If you wish to discuss any of the activities further contact the Warden Team by email info@charmouth.org or phone (01297) 560772.
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Passionate about Plankton
Description: Discover the tiny plants and microscopic monsters of our seas with a paddle in the sea to trawl for the plankton. Then return to the centre for a microscope discovery session to examine the catch. NB: Due to the nature of this activity the largest group size that can be taken is one class (Approx 30). It is also very dependent on sea state, and a back up activity can be organised if the session has to be cancelled. (Summer Only) Location: Charmouth Beach Session time: 1.5 – 2 hours Age Range : 7-11 |
Relevant QCA Units of work Science: Unit 4B: Habitats Unit 5B: Lifecycles Unit6A: Interdependence and adaptation |
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Rockpool Ramble
Description: A ramble over the rocks to explore the weird and wonderful plants and animals that live in our seashore environment. Location: Broad Ledge, Lyme Regis Session time: 1.5 – 2 hours Age range: 5 - 11 |
Relevant QCA Units of Work Science: Unit 2b: Plants and animal in the local environment Unit 2C: Variation Unit 3B: Helping plants to grow well Unit 4B: Habitats Unit 5B: Lifecycles Unit 5/6H: Enquiry in environmental and technological concepts Unit 6A: Interdependence and adaptation |
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Fossil Hunting
Description: Discover fossils and rocks with our film show, warden talk and fossil hunting on the beach. Location: Charmouth Beach Session time: 2 hours Age range: 5 – 11 Please note: This activity can be adapted for SEN pupils and those in wheelchairs. Please phone the Warden team for further details on 01297 560772 |
Relevant QCA Units of Work Science: Unit 3D: Rock and soils |
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Lyme Regis Aquarium Tour
Description: A visit to the aquarium on the Cobb, Lyme Regis to discover the creatures of the seashore and animals from the tanks! Location: The Cobb, Lyme Regis Session time: 1 hour Age range: 5 – 11 Cost: £2 per child NB: Booked through the centre |
Relevant QCA Units of Work Science: Unit 2B: Plants and animals in the local environment Unit 2C: Variation Unit 4B: Habitats Unit 5B: Lifecycles Unit 6A: Interdependence and adaptation |
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Charmouth Beach
Description: What makes a coastline, who uses it, and what can we see? Location: Charmouth Beach Session time: 30 mins – 1 hour Age range: 7-11 |
Relevant topics / QCA Units of Work Geography: Unit 6: Investigating our local area (local schools) Unit 23: Investigating Coasts Unit 13: A Contrasting UK Locality – Charmouth |
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The Coastal Environment
Description: Looking at the coastal environment and processes that affect it. Eroding sandcastles, how waves form and beach profiles. Location: Charmouth Beach Session time: 1 – 2 hours. Staff to pupil ratio must be 1:6 for this activity due to group work. Age range: 7-11 |
Relevant topics / QCA Units of Work Geography : Unit 6: Investigating our local area (local schools) Unit 23: Investigating Coasts Unit 13: A Contrasting UK Locality – Charmouth |
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