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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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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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