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“Another fantastic visit. Children have had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the Night Walk. Thank you for everything.”

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These activities cover a range of topics within the Geography and Science National Curriculum for KS2. These sessions can be altered to suit your needs.

Please note that activities may vary slightly from those listed here.

Coastal Geography In Dorset
Coastal Defences Full day	Just a few miles from Hooke Court the small seaside town of West Bay has undergone extensive re-development work in terms of its sea defences. A tutor will lead your investigation of what has been done and why the destructive power of the sea made the work necessary. Transport not included
Destructive Coastal Systems of Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Full day	Two of Dorset’s most famous coastal features provide an excellent venue for studying the impact of the sea on the coastline. Transport not included
Rockpools and Coastal Ecology at Kimmeridge Full day	A rockpool study at Kimmeridge is always a great hit and provides the children with a chance to learn about coastal ecology in a fun and stimulating way. Transport not included
Fossils At Charmouth Half day	After an introduction to fossils at the Charmouth Heritage Centre take a walk on the beach with a local warden who will help everyone find a fossil to take home. Will anyone find an ichthyosaur? Tides will determine availability. Transport not included
Sand Dunes at Studland Full day	A trip to Studland Bay to examine the sand dune formations. This unique stretch of coastline is carefully protected and is an excellent model for the growth of sand dunes and their changing ecology. The children enjoy a series of practical tasks looking at the stages of sand dune development. Transport not included
Fossils Evening activity	A fun workshop looking at how fossils are made and making casts and impressions of fossils to take home.
Shellcraft Evening activity	Learn about shells and the different creatures that live in them. Decorate boxes to take home
Contour & Mapping Workshop Evening activity	Learn about contours and mapping in a fun way, building simple models of local coastal features.

Exploring the Environment
Animal Tracking Half day	Become a super sleuth of the animal world by investigating shells left under the hazel, acorns on old tree stumps, burrows found in the woods, hairs caught on barbed wire and prints in the mud.
Village Study* Half day	Examine the village for signs of how it developed, its industries and its age. Compare this with your school location. There is also a geology village trail available looking at the use of different rocks within the village.
Pond Dipping* Half day	Children investigate the wildlife in the lake, moat and wetland areas.
Shelter Building Half day	Learn about the basics of survival in Hooke Woods. Build your own shelters and think about what else you might need to survive in the wilderness of Bongo-Bongo valley!
River Life Half day	A detailed exploration of the River Hooke to see what plant, animal and insect life it has bred.
Earth Walks Half day	A series of fun games designed to heighten children’s awareness of the world around them.
Fossil Hunting at Charmouth Half day	After an introduction to fossils at the Charmouth Heritage Centre take a walk on the beach with a local warden who will help everyone find a fossil to take home. Will anyone find an ichthyosaur? Transport not included.
River Study Full day	Investigate the pools and waterways. Study indicator species, wetland flora and fauna, flow of water and cross section of the stream bed. This activity involves a walk to Kingcombe. As they walk the children identify river features from various vantage points along the route.
Food Chains & Food Webs Half day	Who is at the top of the food chain and who’s unlucky enough to be at the bottom? A series of fun games examining food chains and webs in the world around us.
Seed Dispersal and Survival (seasonal) Half day	Learn about how seeds are dispersed and what keeps them alive in their new environments (Autumn only).
Woodland Study Half day	A study of the trees, plants and wildlife in both the grounds of Hooke Court and nearby Hooke Woods reveals the nature of how a woodland ecology evolves and sustains itself and why man’s intervention is sometimes necessary.
Populations & Habitats Half day	An opportunity to study populations and habitats within a range of environments - woodland, meadow, water…
Night Walk Evening activity	Experience the countryside at night with a walk to Hooke Woods

*You can lead theses activities yourself at no extra cost. Simply let us know in advance of your visit and we will send you a copy of any worksheets and during your visit we will lend you any necessary equipment. Alternatively, a Hooke Court tutor can be booked to lead the activity.