KS2
Educator Led Topics
Mountain Monkey Madness
A guided tour through the forest, and exploring how different animals are adapted to their environment, and how environments change throughout the year. We'll discuss the reasons behind the endangered status of the Barbary macaque; and see how humans can have both a positive and negative impact on this. You'll be monkey MAD to miss out!
Learning Objectives
To gain an insight into animals and plants are adapted differently to different situations, and how that might change through the season. To identify the impact humans can have on these environments.
Links to the national curriculum
- To identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways, and that adaptation may lead to evolution
- To understand that habitats change throughout the year
- To explore the ways humans impact the environment, in both a positive and negative way.
Aimed at: KS2 (7-11 years)
Session length: 60 mins in the forest
Species Survival
A guided tour of the forest to find out how animals and plants thrive in their environment. We'll discuss how they find food, how they are adapted to where they live- and what external influences can affect them. It's tough to be wild!
Learning Objectives
To identify how animals have adapted to their environments, understand the basics of animal nutrition, and learn about different threats each species faces in the wild.
Links to the national curriculum
- To identify that animals, including humans; need the right type of nutrition and that they cannot make their own food;but get nutrition from what they eat
- To construct and interpret a variety of food chains, including producers, prey and predators
- To explore how human impacts on environments can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
Aimed at: KS2 (7-11 years)
Session length: 60 mins in the forest
Working Scientifically
Let's go data diving! Together, we'll undertake some simple scientific behavioural observations on the monkeys. Working together to use basic data sheets, we'll record what we see, discuss our findings, and analyse our results. has a science question ever been this fun?!
Learning Objectives
To identify a problem, collect data to find the answer, then analyse and discuss the findings, using a scientific approach.
Links to the national curriculum
- Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways
- Observe closely, using the simple equipment
- Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Aimed at: KS2 (7-11 years)
Session length: 60 mins in the forest
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Self Led Visit
Rather guide your own class and use our enchanting forest as an immersive classroom? Book a self led visit, but let us know if you'd like some learning resources to help you on your way!
Mold minds yourself, but use our unique woodland!
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with self-led school trips to the Monkey Forest! Imagine your classroom extending into an enchanting world where nature's most mischievous inhabitants, the monkeys, become your guides.
Wander through ancient, moss-laden trees and witness these playful primates in their natural habitat. This unique educational experience allows students to explore biodiversity, learn about conservation, and engage in interactive learning away from the traditional classroom setting.
It's a chance to foster curiosity, teamwork, and a love for the environment, all while having loads of fun interacting with our furry friends in the forest. Ready for an educational journey where learning leaps to new heights?
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