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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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Student sit around a map of Africa and Europe, taking part in an exercise.
  • Design & Technology
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 1
  • Maths
  • RE
  • Science

From Mountsorrel to Mombasa: Rebecca Wakefield’s Incredible Journey

Find out what Rebecca sees on her 97-day journey to Africa. Meet the extraordinary animals that she encounters, and discover the new foods that she tastes on her arrival in Zanzibar and Kenya.

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A lady stands in front of some equipment, ready to make some oak gall ink.
  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Science

The Colours of the Forest: Ink-Making Using Natural Resources

Learn all about making medieval ink made from oak galls which are found right here in the Geopark.

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A mortared wall made of stone from Charnwood Forest
  • Geology
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Science

Geological Snap

Introduce your class to the exciting geology of Charnwood Forest using this easy and fun game, based on the card game Snap!

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A traditional willow charcoal burners hut
  • Art and Design
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Maths
  • Science

Charcoal Burning

In partnership with Heartwood Community Woodfuel Group, we have developed a field-trip for upper Key Stage 2 students focusing on what was once an important aspect of our forest industry and economy: charcoal burning.

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Slices of rocky road, made with different coloured ingredients so as to look like the minerals in a rock.
  • Art and Design
  • Geology
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Science

The Scientific Kitchen

Learn about Markfieldite – one of Charnwood Forest’s most exciting rocks – in a fun and accessible way.

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