Bread-making

This workshop should take place in the spring, when there are flowering plants. Children use environmental art to represent the... read more

Children look for minibeasts in different habitats.  KS1 children write ‘habitat postcards’ describing the habitats of different minibeasts. Typical KS1 day: 10.00am... read more

Come and join us for a full day of putting maths into a real life context!  Most groups do a... read more

This workshop should take place in the autumn, when there are seeds on the plants. Children use environmental art to... read more

Children identify parts of a plant an take part in activities to support identification of plants including trees. Typical KS1 day: 10.00am... read more

Learn about renewable energy at Howsham Mill – we generate hydroelectricity using a waterwheel and two Archimedes screw turbines.  Make... read more

Spend the morning taking part in a mapping activity leading to 'treasure'.  Cook s'mores over the fire during lunchtime.  Spend... read more

Explore different types of soils, classify different soil samples and observe soil in sediment jars.  Classify and group rocks, look... read more

We have a class set of data loggers for children to explore.  This workshop involves children measuring light, sound and... read more

Children look for minibeasts in different habitats.  LKS2 children are introduced to classification; UKS2 children create classification keys for themselves. Typical... read more