The following list is merely a starting point as the centre grounds offer a 'treasure chest' of experiences.

 

Study areas available :

 

Tudor History / How we used to live - based around Lea Ford Cottage.

Hams Hall Church

Woodland Ecology

Freshwater Ecology

Electricity production

Rivers

Weather Studies

Orienteering

 

All of the above can be supplied with Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and/or Citizenship/Sustainable Development  emphasis.

 

         

 

Art Activities

Suitable for KS1 and Lower KS2

These activities are designed to support and run in conjunction with the following study units on offer at Hams Hall ESC:

 

1. Woodland Minibeasts

2. Plants and Animals in the Local Woodland           Environment - KS1

3. Woodland Habitats - KS2

4. What Lives in a Pond? - KS1

5. Freshwater Habitats - KS2

6. Weather and the Water Cycle - KS2

7. How we used to live - KS1

8. Lea Ford Cottage - KS2

 

The activities available include clay modelling, painting, colour washes, using charcoal, tile printing, mobile making, collage, rubbings and observational drawing. Several of the activities can be undertaken at any one time. This is dependant on the number of pupils and responsible adults (4 minimum for an art session).

The above supports :-

NC Art and Design 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 5b and  5c

QCA Art Unit 2b - Mother Nature