Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum

Programme Topic F KS1 KS2
Archaeology Discover history through archaeological evidence      +
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 World fruits, science, global trade, sustainability. Make a fruit kebab Yr4/5/6
Habitats and Adaptations Tropics, desert, pond, minibeasts, alpine/tundra, woodland Yr2 +
Islamic Art  Plants in Islamic Art. Create own work using stencils      +
Life Cycles A selection of activities on plant and animal life cycles +
Maths Trail Differentiated maths activities   + +
People and their Homes  Learn about local people and their homes and gardens +
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
Waste Busters Follow a trail and learn about reusing, recycling and composting + +
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
Winter Woodlands Footprints, shelter building, painting cloth with fruit dyes, Tree ID, exploring Yr2 Yr3/4
Woodland Adventures A selection of half-day activities from: Trees, Minibeasts, Animal Homes, Green Man Masks, Parts of Plants, Orienteering, Smartest Giant + + +

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