WWT Castle Espie’s Pond Explorers Workshop

WWT Castle Espie, Northern Ireland

Learn more about wildlife living in ponds as part of your school trip to WWT Castle Espie.

Suitable for: EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3

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 EYFS & KS1-KS3.

Dip with nets in WWT Castle Espie’s wildlife ponds to find freshwater invertebrates. Explore and identify the animals you catch using magnifying glasses and ID keys. How will you describe your animals and how do they compare?

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: EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3

Ages: Under 5, 5-7, 7-11, 11-14

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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