Educational visits
Here are some examples of possible educational visits:
Down to Earth Environmental Education Centre
We provide many activities to help teachers meet National curriculum requirements. Our programmes deal with issues like:
• food
• farm animals
• variety of life
• Minibeasts
• Sensory woodland activities
• Habitats and materials
• Micro-organisms
• Renewable energy
We run a small non-commercial farm where children can see and learn about common farm animals. We also have an area of mature woodland, grassland and a wildlife pond. We use these areas for ecological and environmental studies.
Our staff lead all visits to “Down to Earth” and schools follow programmes negotiated individually with visiting teachers. We also run some workshops in schools. Please ask if you would like full details of all our programmes, workshops and charges.
Please contact us for more info:
E-mail Ian Limbrick: downtoearth@millbrook.southampton.sch.uk
or call 02380 522706
Hawthorns Education Service
Our education staff cover a range of subject areas like science, geography and personal development. We can tailor our work to the specific needs of your group. Our activities encourage children to explore and understand their local environment and ecosystems.
Our 'Teddy Bears' picnic is a fun and popular programme. This gives environmental education to children at key stage 1.
You must book in advance and meet with us to discuss your needs and plan the activities. You can book for a whole or half day.
Our staff can come to you and give advice on developing areas for wildlife and environmental education. We also assist students in exploring their local area and the school itself. We also run inset and teacher training days.
All age groups can use The Hawthorns.
The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre,
The Common,
Southampton.
SO15 7NN.
Tel: 023 8067 1921
Fax: 023 8067 6859
Minicom: 023 8067 8079
The Hawthorns
Museums Events, Education and Outreach Programme
We offer visits and an outreach programme for schools. We will help history teachers deliver the National Curriculum in an interesting and engaging way.
For further information, contact:
Education Officer
Southampton Museums
023 8091 5730
museums.education@southampton.gov.uk
Museum Events, Education and Outreach Programme
Last updated: 18 December 2007
