YOUNG SAILORS EXPLORATION TRIP – WHAT THE SESSION INCLUDES
I have created two separate lesson plans packed with eccentricity to engage all learning styles to ensure every child’s imagination is captured and through such unconventional teaching methods children absorb and learn more about the topics covered on the trip. You have the choice to book either ‘Who am I?’ or ‘Survival in the Wild’. Take a look at the below descriptions of each trip to help you determine which would suit your group best:
Who am I?
A trip that takes you through the fascinating journey of a very important sea creature to Mersea. Unveiling the contents of 14 surprise boxes we start with its history, it’s economic value both past and present, it’s transportation modes to the industry’s markets. Exploring the biology and environmental science behind this incredible creature and the value it adds to support a vast ecosystem and attract the biodiversity of subspecies above and below the waterline by its mere presence in our waters. Learning those it preys on and those that predate it, and not forgetting the revelation of its magic trick to create a treasure of the ocean through just a grain of sand. We look at the lifecycle of this creature, it’s survival, along with both human and environmental impacts, the threats faced and associated with the concerning decline in population and solutions to these problems. Encompassing a variety of teaching methods to engage all learners of different learning styles and abilities. Working together as a team to guess the creature in question using a points related system that rewards or risks team points. They will be challenged, require risk taking, self-confidence, problem solving, to apply initiative, work together as a group enhancing their team building skills to complete their mission on the discovery of this very special creature infamous to Mersea.
Survival in the Wild
The trip commences in the deep end, using mathematical skills to calculate the mass of fish required to be caught and consumed by a seal each day in order to survive. With this calculation, all our activities work towards this goal in achieving points, representing fish, to feed our seal at the end of the trip. With four missions to complete during our trip the team spirit is promoted. Using the strengths of one person to counteract the weaknesses of another, revealing that each and every one of the children has something to give to the team to build their confidence. Our first missions involve various common seabirds and sea creatures, learning their most interesting facts through unconventional teaching styles that make learning fun for the children and to ensure all learning styles are catered for during the trip. We have written facts to read, brightly painted seashells of wildlife to see, props to wear, sounds of the birds to listen to, we taste the seaweed, we feel and touch the sea creatures, we use maths to apply to real life situations with a mix of group work and independent learning to cater for the visual, aural, verbal, physical, logical, social and solitary learning styles to ensure that no one is left out during this trip. I cover a range of topics from; history, geography, coastal studies, environmental science and religious education.
As always, every session ends with a quick fire-round session of questions to consolidate their learning and of course earn them more team points before their trip is over.
My vision at Lady Grace Boat Trips is to nurture, encourage and enthuse children to enjoy and want to learn more about the outdoor life, nature and its’ inhabitants. To open children’s’ eyes to the wondrous nature we have around us and help them appreciate how special it truly is. To provide a dynamic and innovative trip that challenges, excites and inspires children to become successful and confident learners, and achieve their best, is the main driving force behind how I design and deliver this trip.
