Equipped with nets, trays and magnifying glasses, you will have the opportunity to explore our freshwater ponds and discover what creatures inhabit them. Learn about the wide variety of creatures and their adaptations and how to identify them using simple ID keys.
You will discuss and learn about their characteristics before extending your knowledge by either focussing on habitats or food chains to make links and complete your investigation.
Pond Dipping can be a useful tool in delivering the science primary curriculum section on life process and living things. It can also be used as a stimulus for art, English or Maths activities.
Duration: 90 minutes
Ratios: 1:10
Groups running at one time: Up to 2 x groups can run at the same time.
Recommendations:
- Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty.
- Closed toe shoes must be worn on all activities.
Accessible: There is an accessibility ramp and removable bar to help make the area accessible to all.
Additional Info: This session runs from March – October and links very well with minibeasts.
Fun: A fully accessible session which can be enjoyed by all.
Skill: This informative session looks at improving knowledge and understanding for key elements of the National Curriculum, see relevant key stage tabs.
Support & Cohesion: By taking part in a shared experience, outdoor learning can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together to gain shared knowledge.
Incorporated as part of a programme of outdoor learning field studies activities can improve group and leader familiarisation as individuals work closely together, often leading to raised levels of attainment and the promotion of personal characteristics such as self-belief, perseverance and confidence.
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Pond Dipping can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Geography:
Geographical skills and fieldwork 3
Science:
Working Scientifically 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 & 14
Animals including humans 1, 2 & 3
Living Things and Their Habitats 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Evolution and inheritance 1 & 2
Physical Education: 3
As well as being adapted to suit your group and their specific learning objectives, Pond Dipping can support key areas of the curriculum.
Click here to see an overview of the primary areas covered and outdoor learning curriculum links
Geography:
Geographical skills and fieldwork 3
Science:
Working Scientifically 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 & 14
Animals including humans 1, 2 & 3
Living Things and Their Habitats 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7
Evolution and inheritance 1 & 2
Physical Education: 3
