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Part of a map of Charnwood Forest
  • English
  • Geography
  • Key Stage 2
  • Science

Map Skills

Get ready to explore Charnwood Forest through maps! In this series of activities, students will practice drawing simple sketch maps, learn to recognise and use map symbols and interpret features using an OS map. A resource prepared by Charnwood Forest Geopark, with thanks to Leicestershire Footpath Association.

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A photo of components of a bug hotel including a box, sticks, and toilet rolls
  • Design & Technology
  • Geography
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • PSHE
  • Science

How To Make A Bug Hotel

Get hands-on with nature by creating a welcoming bug hotel using natural and recycled materials.

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A black and white photograph of a soldier
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 2

Your Village’s WWII Fallen

Explore the World War II connections to people in your Charnwood Forest Village

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A reconstruction of that the sea floor looked like 560 million years ago, including several organisms.
  • Design & Technology
  • Key Stage 2
  • Science

Recreating the Fossils of Charnwood Forest

In this creative hand-on activity, students use recycled materials and reconstructed images to build models inspired by the remarkable fossils found in the area.

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A photo of components of a bug hotel including a box, sticks, and toilet rolls
  • Design & Technology
  • Geography
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • PSHE
  • Science

How To Make A Bug Hotel

Get hands-on with nature by creating a welcoming bug hotel using natural and recycled materials.

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Three people play a game of twister where all the colours are different rock types.
  • Geology
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Science

Geological Twister

Learn about our exciting geology through this equally exciting game!

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