Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum

The majority of our programmes are at the Botanic Garden for one or two classes per day with a few programmes suitable for three classes. 

The programmes starred  (*) below are at the Attenborough Arboretum for only one class at a time 

  
Programme Topic EYFS KS1 KS2
Autumn/Spring* Seasons for EYFS/Yr1 + Yr1
Bear Hunt* Based on the story. English and Art for Foundation children +    
Elmer Based on David McKee's story 'Elmer and the Lost Teddy'. English, Art and Science + Yr1
Forest School Tasters* A selection of Forest School activities + +  +
Global Fruit Trail Garden trail learning more about fruits from around the world, mapping, activities looking at global trade and sustainability. Make a fruit kebab Yr4/5/6
Habitats and Adaptations Practical investigations in the tropics, desert, pond, minibeasts, alpine/tundra, woodland Yr2 +
Islamic Art  Plants in Islamic Art. Create own work using stencils     +
Life Cycles A selection of practical activities to learn about plant and animal life cycles +
Maths Trail Differentiated hands-on maths activities around the Garden + +
Plants Wow! An introduction to the exciting world of plants + Yr3
Rainforests Experience our rainforest glasshouse, compare other habitats, make a Rousseau picture or handle Latin American items +
Sculpture Learn more about our permanent sculpture collection, make a clay sculpture and a natural sculpture. + +
Understanding and enjoying the outside  A series of activities to enhance understanding of the British countryside   + Yr3/4
Whole World Cake Find the ingredients to make a cake, connect plants to food and the people who bring the food to us + Yr3/4
Woodland Adventures* A selection of half-day activities from: Trees, Minibeasts, Animal Homes, Green Man Masks, Parts of Plants, Orienteering, Smartest Giant + + +
More programmes and activities Further activities available     +  +

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