Supporting curriculum-based learning outdoors
Description
Immerse your class in hands-on learning with an educational school visit to our fabulous nature reserve. Our sessions are led by RSPB education professionals who are specialists in their field and able to engage all abilities, while helping you meet your learning objectives.
It's a great opportunity to inspire your children to talk about their science and geography learning while fully engaging in the great outdoors.
- Curriculum linked half or full day sessions
- Varied and well-paced sessions
- Get pupils working scientifically and using technical vocabulary in context
- Build pupils’ resilience and character
- Potential for ongoing learning back in the classroom
Sitting in one of the few undeveloped stretches of the Sussex coast, Pagham and Medmerry are important places for many species of birds, insects, mammals and plants.
RSPB Medmerry now offers essential geographical courses including;
KS3 Geographical fieldwork
KS4 Coastal Landscapes and Management
KS5 A level Coasts.
Activities include a wide range of geographical fieldwork sessions, including: measuring the beach profile inside and outside the re-alignment zone, recording beach particle size, establishing the direction of longshore drift, identifying wave type, measuring the strength and direction of the wind, undertaking a field sketch, taking qualitative observations and writing their own risk assessment.
The sessions teach fieldwork techniques relevant for GCSE and A level exams, and students' geographical investigations. Case studies can be found on the Geagraphical Associations website. Historical fieldwork data is also available.
Pagham Harbour offers the unique opportunity to visit our saltmarsh habitat. Children will be working scientifically to investigate specialised plants and identify the minibeasts in the mud samples they collect. The saltmarsh-based sessions reveal foodchains in action: plants, invertebrates and wading birds. At nearby Church Norton, children can visit our shingle coastline, and discover the fascinating story of Pagham spit.
The Land and pond minibeast discovery area, classroom and large bird-hide allow children to have a fun, safe and educational visit.
