WWT Castle Espie’s Plastic Planet Workshop

WWT Castle Espie, Northern Ireland

Learn more about plastic pollution as part of your school trip to WWT Castle Espie.

Suitable for: KS1, KS2

Subjects: Biology, Citizenship, Geography, PSHE, Science

Type: At Venue

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Accompany your school trip to WWT Castle Espie with this workshop for KS1 & KS2.

Learners discover the main sources of plastic pollution and the problems this is causing for wetlands. They investigate how long plastic stays in the environment and what they can do to help improve the situation.

Informative and engaging, WWT Castle Espie’s curriculum-linked learning sessions make the most of the fantastic outdoor environments and are suitable for a range of ages and abilities.

Led by experienced staff, sessions are very much hands-on, promoting learning through exploration and discovery.

Key Information.

Suitable for: KS1, KS2

Ages: 5-7, 7-11

Subjects: Biology, Citizenship, Geography, PSHE, Science

Type: At Venue

Duration: 60 minutes

Cost: From £5.15 per student (Adults go free)

Dates: Ongoing

Min. Students: 12

Max. Students: N/A

SEND: Yes - suitable for students with SEND

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About WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

Castle Espie Wetland Centre provides unique opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities to interact with wetland wildlife from Northern Ireland and across the world.

Their comprehensive educational visit packages cover key science, geography and PDMU topics from Foundation Stage to university level.

They include curriculum-linked learning sessions, pre and post-visit session plans and a range of interactive resources that can be used to enhance learning on the day.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor education, WWT know that people learn best through real-life experiences and hands-on activities.

Join them for an action-packed day of exploration and discovery.

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