Nature Capital Children's Activities by Bridget McKenzie https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl Comparative review of offers: Greater London (unless online). Focus on nature / biodiversity. For KS1 / early years. en-us 2023-01-17 12:19:35 UTC 2026-03-08 19:35:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f438.png Outdoors / providers / practitioners bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446746605 Forest & Family forest school, nature connection venture. Katie Mills. Has link with NHM. Encourages families to do bedtime stories outdoors. ]]> 2023-01-17 12:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446746605 Horniman: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446746931 Amazon rainforest: People & Animals. Schools workshop at the Horniman. Handling of taxidermy & Wai Wai artefacts. Also offered for follow up, a rainforest trail of the museum. ]]> 2023-01-17 12:23:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446746931 Alternative: Online / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446754550 2023-01-17 12:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446754550 Alternative: Online / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446755728 Bury the Giant club weekly challenges for climate action. Aimed at families? From Art & Energy Collective]]> 2023-01-17 12:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446755728 Alternative: Online / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446759510 Acts of Tree Kindness. By Climate Museum UK. Daily blogpost for Urban Tree Festival. Aimed at public audiences with emphasis on families. ]]> 2023-01-17 12:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2446759510 Horniman: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449681990 Institute of Imagination - Save Make Reinvent schools workshop. Sustainability & the Circular Economy. ]]> 2023-01-19 11:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449681990 Museums / Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449684252 Ology website from American Museum of Natural History - large selection of playful learning resources. Interviews, games, challenges, explainers etc. Includes biodiversity, earth sciences etc etc. ]]> 2023-01-19 12:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449684252 Alternative: Online / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449686687 In development by Daydream Believers. Forestopia. This challenge supports our learners to create an eco theme park inspired by a forest ecosystem and looks at ways we can help people reconnect with the wisdom and wonder of the natural world. (Will be shared at the Learning Planet festival end Jan 2023) ]]> 2023-01-19 12:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449686687 TED Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449721531 TED Ed has many lessons (videos, animations etc) about biodiversity and climate for children. US focused but for anglophone world. https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-biodiversity-so-important-kim-preshoff]]> 2023-01-19 12:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449721531 TED / Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449722582 Rewilding our world, video for children https://ed.ted.com/lessons/from-the-top-of-the-food-chain-down-rewilding-our-world-george-monbiot]]> 2023-01-19 12:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449722582 Alternative / Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449727510 Climate Science - a growing resource bank for schools / US focused. ]]> 2023-01-19 12:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449727510 Alternative / Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449729489 Students' climate questions answered. Dialogic approach. ]]> 2023-01-19 12:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449729489 Project (festival / special event etc) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449770343 Children's Parliament, Scotland. Creative consultative event with children with activities to explore their views on learning for sustainability ]]> 2023-01-19 13:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2449770343 Project (festival / special event etc) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450300101 Forest of Imagination, nature connection festival with installations & workshops for children. Bath. Installations such as living tree mirror maze. ]]> 2023-01-19 19:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450300101 Project bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450301467 2023-01-19 19:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450301467 Outreach / Kits bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450311209 Coney. Box for Barbican outreach. ]]> 2023-01-19 19:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450311209 Outdoors / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450319952 Coney. Phoebe the Apprentice Ranger]]> 2023-01-19 19:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450319952 Horniman: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450346145 Seeds, plants and people. Horniman. ]]> 2023-01-19 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450346145 Horniman: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450348139 Arctic adventure for reception & year 1. Horniman. Discover some amazing Arctic animals as you touch a real orca tooth and reindeer fur, and learn how their bodies help them to survive in their cold habitat.


]]> 2023-01-19 20:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450348139 Outreach / kits bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450352405 Riddle of the Spirit activity cards. Finland ]]> 2023-01-19 20:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2450352405 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453146699 RBG Kew runs one of the largest botanic gardens education programmes globally. Includes some indoor experience. Focus on secondary students, increasing visits from disadvantaged schools. However, they offer 8 sessions for KS1, and 3 sessions for EYFS. 45 or 90 minutes]]> 2023-01-23 12:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453146699 KEW Online / resources / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453572242 RGB Kew Gardens - Endeavour learning resources, framed as challenges. Cater for ages 5 upwards. Includes infographics, card sorting etc. ]]> 2023-01-23 17:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453572242 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453581726 EYFS 45 minute workshop - magical world of plants growing. https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/school-visits/browse-sessions/early-years/plants-growing]]> 2023-01-23 17:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453581726 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453583380 EYFS 45 minute workshop focusing on storytelling. Listening to story. Then collecting natural materials to use them in role play & story. https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/school-visits/browse-sessions/early-years/story-explorers]]> 2023-01-23 17:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453583380 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453585924 EYFS 45 minute session on trees. https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/school-visits/browse-sessions/early-years/treemendous-trees]]> 2023-01-23 17:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453585924 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453617718 KS1 Carniverous plants & invertebrates. Recognising different types of invertebrates. Constructing a simple food chain. ]]> 2023-01-23 17:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453617718 KEW Outdoors/providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453620128 KS1 Seasons & weather, includes identifying plants in relation to seasons etc. https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/school-visits/browse-sessions/key-stage-1/seasons-and-weather-at-kew]]> 2023-01-23 17:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453620128 KEW Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453622556 KS1 - being a plant scientist, investigating seeds & plants ]]> 2023-01-23 17:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453622556 Royal Parks (TRP) Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453632847 https://www.royalparks.org.uk/learn/learn-in-hyde-park-and-kensington-gardens/primary Sessions in Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens in 4 subjects: Science, Geography, Cross Curricular (history), Art. 11 of the choices can be adapted for either KS1 or KS2. 3 of these adaptable ones offer a focus on life in different habitats - ponds, trees or undergrowth. 'Senses' and 'Lifecycles' specifically target KS1. (See the 2 other cards.)]]> 2023-01-23 17:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453632847 TRP Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453646898 KS1 Senses. Half day. Come on a sensory journey as we explore the local environment. Use your senses to compare different textures, sounds, smells and tastes in our wildlife garden then look for different animals and birds in the wider park.]]> 2023-01-23 17:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453646898 TRP Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453648726 KS1 Lifecycles. Half day. Use real animals to learn about growing and changing. Have a look at spring out in the park and think about how we can help birds care for their chicks.]]> 2023-01-23 17:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453648726 TRP Online / challenges bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453678115 KS2 invited to make art to express value of trees in climate change. Part of Urban Tree Festival]]> 2023-01-23 18:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453678115 TRP Online / Resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453683856 For EYFS & KS1, TRP offers 8 resources, 6 of which are videos of storytellers. One is PDF trail / guide on bird identification. The other is PDF trail of winter species. Unlike Kew you don't have to register to access them. ]]> 2023-01-23 18:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453683856 Outdoors / providers / practitioners bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453693399 Earth Whisperer is run by Joanna Goldsmid, runs workshops for schools in London parks & schools. Freelance for orgs plus her independently run offer. 4 x KS1-2 sessions and 3 x EYFS. One of them is mindfulness. Very engaging sounding. ]]> 2023-01-23 18:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453693399 English Heritage Outdoors / providers bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453702399 English Heritage has only one expert-led workshop for KS1 & 2 in London that deals with landscape / outdoors although doesn't cover biodiversity or science. At Marble Hill House. It's not a competitor, although many EH sites have wonderful gardens. ]]> 2023-01-23 18:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453702399 Outreach / kits / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453754467 Freshwater Theatre's The Science Machine - KS1 & 2 visits into schools on a range of science topics including animals & habitats, and plants & growth. Drama-based. ]]> 2023-01-23 19:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453754467 Outdoors / providers /practitioners bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453764685 Bloom education. Nature workshops outdoors, with London schools. Led by Jane McRae. Uses the Harmony Project principles. KS2 upwards]]> 2023-01-23 19:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453764685 Outdoor orgs / Online / Resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453804641 RHS online resources for schools / children. Step by step activities with hints and extra info e.g. Draw Parts of a Flower. (They do offer workshops etc but their gardens aren't accessible to London. Wisley is the nearest.) https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/gardening-children-schools/learning-from-home]]> 2023-01-23 19:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453804641 FSC Outdoors / providers (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453841948 FSC runs whole day workshops in FSC woods, including Epping & Beckenham (ie London) plus nearby e.g. Amersham. A range of topics, for early years primary groups. Enchanted woodlands, Barnaby Bear, Habitats etc. It's a complicated website, hard to find very much detail. Some topics are offered at some woods. Prices aren't given unless you fill in a form. ]]> 2023-01-23 20:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453841948 Oxford: In Museum / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453849062 For schools in Oxon / Berks area, a good range of EYFS & KS1 workshops. Dinosaur Hunters. Funny bones (skeletons). Nursery rhyme animals. Amazing animals. Bug Bonanza session + trail. ]]> 2023-01-23 20:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453849062 Museums / Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453852418 Oxford MNH learning zone. Sections on living things, fossils & earth. Character called Mrs Nerg helps you remember the 7 life processes. They are very bite sized resources with cartoon characters and animations. For example, animation on 'are humans ruining the earth?' which balances a progress narrative with facts of damage. https://oxplore.org/question-detail/are-humans-ruining-the-earth#1615]]> 2023-01-23 20:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453852418 Outdoors / providers bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453980506 London Wildlife Trust. A range of family activities are run at its community run sites. ]]> 2023-01-23 22:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453980506 Outreach / kits / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453985600 The Travelling Natural History Museum. Runs outreach workshops & events with its collection of props / facsimiles / animatronics etc. ]]> 2023-01-23 22:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2453985600 Alternative / online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454476525 Systems thinking that helps children & other age groups understand natural and human systems. ]]> 2023-01-24 10:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454476525 Science Mus: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454573366 The Garden is the SM's gallery for younger children with zones including water play and 'eyes and ears'. There are workshops for KS1 in this space. These are basic ideas for biology & nature understanding. ]]> 2023-01-24 12:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454573366 Science Mus: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454576161 KS1 groups are welcomed & guided to the Pattern Pod, with interactions around pattern. Natural world elements include patterns in seeds and in water ripples, as well as the human body. Most of it is quite abstract / geometrical. ]]> 2023-01-24 12:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454576161 Science Mus: In museums / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454578297 IMAX Cinema - A Beautiful Planet film is recommended for 7 years up, but covers both space science & natural world themes. ]]> 2023-01-24 12:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454578297 National Maritime Museum: In museums / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454584159 National Maritime Museum: KS1. Embark on an epic monster hunt and follow the clues to find the monster hidden in the depths of the Museum. This multi-sensory session has been inspired by Michael Rosen’s classic story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. 
Children will:  
  • explore Museum objects using songs and role play  
  • use imagination to travel across different landscapes from the big blue ocean to a tall rocky cliff 
  • develop communication skills
]]> 2023-01-24 12:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454584159 Online Resources / Chelsea Physic Garden https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454585229 Online Nature based activites to be done from home or school. Downloadable pdfs for flower pressing, insect hotels, terrariums.]]> 2023-01-24 12:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454585229 RMG: In museums / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454587046 One of a range of sessions for SEND children. Sensory Seas: Use song, rhyme and multisensory learning to discover what life is like as an explorer on the high seas. Join in a rich sensory story set on a voyage of exploration. Please let us know in advance what level your learners are working at and our skilled facilitators will tailor the session for their needs. [Note that NMM doesn't explicitly mention Natural History / biodiversity as a curriculum area delivered]]]> 2023-01-24 12:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454587046 Chelsea Physic Garden / Outdoors / providers https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454589523 KS1 & 2: Sessions with links to habitats, environments and plant life. Pre-visit resources available to support the in-classroom and outdoor learning on visits. Inquiry learning basis or exploration, collection and experimentation. Emphasis on craft e.g. make a bug hotel.]]> 2023-01-24 12:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454589523 V&A: In museums / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454599945 In-person workshops for KS1 are on 'Pattern, Shape and Me'. While this might touch on natural world imagery, it doesn't compete with NHM's focus. Also, KS1 teachers might prefer Science Museum's Pattern Pod offer if this topic is their curriculum focus. ]]> 2023-01-24 12:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454599945 V&A: Online / resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454729608 Resources for self-guided visits, for teachers. None explicitly for KS1, none about the natural world. ]]> 2023-01-24 14:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454729608 Museums / online / self-led visit resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454741133 Animals in Art is a substantial self-led activity guide for teachers covering themes including habitats in danger & the ethics of human & animal interaction. For Tate Britain. It could also be done online as a large selection of images are provided. ]]> 2023-01-24 14:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2454741133 Museums: displays / programmes bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2458942140 Not in London. Thinktank in Birmingham: Our Changing Planet is an exciting new gallery that looks at how humans have transformed the world and how these changes are affecting wildlife and the environment across the globe. It’s aimed at older children and adults with them, and uses concepts such as the Anthropocene to offer a stretch to visitors who might want more than a playful place to hang out. It is in three parts: past, present and future, with coverage at the end of Birmingham’s research and plans for climate action, including plans of the museum trust. [To investigate, associated workshops / activities]]]> 2023-01-27 13:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2458942140 Project (festival / special event) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459861591 School Superbloom Project. HRP worked with schools to create a wildflower meadow in the Tower of London moat for the QEII Platinum Jubilee, and a range of workshops, resources and CPD supported schools to create their own. ]]> 2023-01-28 16:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459861591 Museums / online resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459865339 Video story about Walter Raleigh and his growing of a medicine garden to help his wellbeing when imprisoned at the Tower of London. Comes up in search for KS1 resources but is marked for all age groups. ]]> 2023-01-28 16:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459865339 Museums & outdoor orgs / online resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459869256 HRP online resources, For all ages but designated for SEND, 
Has multiple activities so could be used for weeks of activity. 

Climate change is affecting all of us around the world, not least in the UK. Our pollinators need our help more than ever - and we need them. This lesson pack explores the symbiotic relationship between flowers and pollinators, and how we humans rely on both for our wellbeing and that of our planet. It examines the ecology found within a pollinator-supporting garden, and the importance of pollinators to the garden’s survival and, indirectly, to our own.]]> 2023-01-28 16:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459869256 HRP: Museums & outdoor organisations / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459872107
Activity-based walk through the magnificent historic gardens of Hampton Court Palace. For KS1 groups, this is 45 minutes rather than an hour.

This sensory session takes advantage of the beauty and tranquility of the varied historical gardens of the palace and will give students the opportunity to take time out of ordinary curriculum-based learning. Students will be encouraged to use their senses to understand and appreciate the value of the natural world and the joys of an outdoor excursion, developing a sense of inner calm.

]]> 2023-01-28 16:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459872107 Outdoor orgs / Online / Resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459927521 Consortium of orgs supporting rural, outdoors & natural world education with a focus on food and farming. Lots of resources and links to offers and news./ ]]> 2023-01-28 18:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459927521 Outdoor orgs (heritage) / Online / Resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459935282 National Trust. Resource bank on nature themes, for all audiences. ]]> 2023-01-28 18:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459935282 NT: Outdoor providers / heritage / workshops (competitive) bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459940029 National Trust, Rainham Hall, Essex. KS1 workshops on Seeds and Minibeasts. ]]> 2023-01-28 19:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459940029 NT: Outdoor providers / heritage / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459941636 National Trust: Morden Hall Park. Runs several choices of led (and DIY sessions) on Land Invertebrates, Plants, and River Features & Creatures. Offers versions for EYFS and KS1. They are planning a Children & Young People's Hub. ]]> 2023-01-28 19:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459941636 LWT: Outdoor providers / workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459945281 A wide variety of children's events at London Wildlife Trust sites such as Camley Street in Camden. Sensory explorers, wonderful wildlife etc. Mostly for families. https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/events]]> 2023-01-28 19:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2459945281 SEND generic online resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2461680217 Trails / downloadable activities for SEND visitors to bring to any museum, or any museum to use with SEND visitors. ]]> 2023-01-30 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2461680217 Museums / online resources bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2461694215 Science Museum collection of videos and articles about climate change]]> 2023-01-30 16:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2461694215 Story Museum: Museums / Workshops bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2465937143 The shapeshifters session is about animals: Storytelling Sessions
Choose from: Dreamers, Healers, Tricksters and Shapeshifters, all of which can be differentiated from EYFS to Year 6: Shapeshifters: Stories for critical thinking. Meet some shape-shifting characters, and in other stories, find out how animals came to be; why koalas love climbing trees; and why frogs have no tails.
]]> 2023-02-02 10:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2465937143 BBC Earth Experience / Providers / competitive bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2474795494 Opening soon. Major immersive experience using BBC Nature film. Focuses on continents. Provide teachers resources for self-guided visits. Groups get 10% off ticket price so it won't be highly accessible. Kensington / Brompton so close to NHM.  ]]> 2023-02-09 10:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2474795494 Project / workshop /outreach bridgetmcknz https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2500840350 The Vanishing Land - a teacher-led workshop & kit created by Punchdrunk Enrichment. Teachers attend a training session then get a kit in school. ]]> 2023-03-02 09:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bridgetmcknz/8a2gstz5u5mr7xhl/wish/2500840350