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    Schools & teachers

    The North West is a diverse landscape encompassing mountains, countryside, coastline and historic houses.

    These provide a rich resource for schools to learn about the history of people and places as well as the importance of conserving our heritage and how to protect it in the future.

    The property learning programmes offer a range of workshops including ‘hands on’ activities, resources and outreach workshops. Our property Learning Officers will help to make your school visit inspirational, exciting and memorable.

    Cumbria

    Ennerdale & Buttermere
    01946 816941

    Key Stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 Geography and Science A variety of environmental learning opportunities in the isolated valley of Ennerdale.

    Borrowdale
    017687 81923

    Key Stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 & 3 Science Citizenship Find out about food and farming from the farmers who live in the valley.

    The Footprint Project
    015394 88409

    View our Sonic Postcard, a video that really explains what an excellent facility this building is for schools.

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 Science, Education for Sustainable development Natural habitats, shelters, choices, and basic needs in human and wildlife systems.
    KS1 & 2 Science;Citizenship, Education for Sustainable development Farming and Food choices, the impact on the local countryside, the planet and our role as global citizens.
    KS1 & 2 Science; Citizenship, Education for Sustainable development Sustainable building materials and their properties, design, choices and decision making, using our new and inspiring eco-classroom.
    KS1 & 2 Citizenship, History Use historical evidence and present day clues to consider what shapes the landscape; past, present and future.
    KS1 & 2 Education for Sustainable development Comparing natural and human cycles, energy and water flow, use and waste.

    Coniston & Tarn Hows
    015394 41951

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1, 2 & 3   Environmental Learning

    Wordsworth House
    01900 824805

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 History Hands on and interactive - the differences in toys now and then.
    KS1 & 2 History Food and lifestyle in the 18th century. Costumed interpreters.
    KS1 & 2 History Discover how housework was done in the 18th century. Hands on.

    Cheshire

    Dunham Massey Hall
    0161 941 4986

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 History Victorian servants undertake their daily tasks including washing, ironing, making food and soap.
    KS2 History Join the Victorian Gamekeeper looking for poachers. Decide the fate of the poacher!
    KS1 & 2 KS 1 & 2 Dress suitably for employment and meet servants and gentry from Dunham’s past.
    KS1 & 2 History Make Christmas crackers, craft pomanders, bake spiced buns and biscuits.
    KS1 & 2 Science and Citizenship Track and observe the fallow deer, identify food sources and learn about life cycles and seasonal changes.
    KS1, 2 & 3 Historical Enquiry Develop skill in historical enquiry through the buildings in the parkland.
    KS1 & 2 Science  and Citizenship Explore habitats in the park and identify animals.
    KS2 & 3 Citizenship Using map reading skills explore the park and issues around sustainability. Problem solving in estate management.

    Little Moreton Hall
    01260 272018

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS2 History  Art & Design, Design & Technology Explore and interpret the Hall. Hands on activities (Tudor games) and a guided tour by a costumed interpreter.

    Lyme Park
    01663 761406

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS2 History Find out how ordinary people lived in Tudor Disley and the influence of the Legh family.
    KS2 History Travel back to 1871. Find out how the life of the Legh family was different to their servants.
    KS2 History Walk with one of the wardens and learn how the park has changed and the work of a Victorian gamekeeper
    KS2 History Groups look for the Greek legacy and explore the influence in the architecture and artefacts that remain.
    KS 1 & 2 Science and Geography Workshops include Earthwalks, Habitat Study Days, Orienteering and Woodland walks.
    KS 1 & 2 Cross-curricular The Learning Team can visit your school in Winter, brining with them an engaging ‘hands on’ workshop. The travelling workshops include ‘Evacuees’, ‘Grandma’s toys’, ‘Tudor Writing’, ‘Victorians’, ‘Pots and Pans’ and ‘Clothing from the Past’.

    Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate
    01625 445888

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1, 2 & 3 History Interpret evidence of the Industrial Revolution. Live interpretation, exhibitions and a 'hands-on' approach.  
    KS1 Art and Design Workshops include Carding, Spinning and Weaving, Weaving the Woods, The Story of Sarah the Spinner.
    KS1 History Workshops include Mill tour, Apprentice House activity tour and The Story of the Runaway Apprentice.
    KS1 Science Workshops include Woodland Walk, Pond-dipping and Mini beast hunts.
    KS2 Art and Design Carding, Spinning and Weaving.
    KS2 Geography Workshops include Discovering the River Bollin, Map Reading, and Contrasting Locations.
    KS2 History Workshops include Mill tour with demonstrations of machinery, Apprentice House tour with school lesson and A day in the life of a Victorian Apprentice.
    KS2 Science Workshops include Mini beast hunts, Pond-dipping and Exploring Styal Woodlands
    KS3/KS4 History Mill tour with demonstrations of machinery and Apprentice House tour.

    KS3 and KS4

    		 Design and Technology We are happy to discuss tailor–made learning experiences in this area.  

    For more information or to make a booking please call the education office on 01625 445 888

    Lancashire

    Rufford Old Hall
    01704 823815

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 History Life in Tudor times. 'Hands on' activities, a tour and a lesson in Tudor Dancing.

    Liverpool

    Formby
    01704 874949

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 Science and Education for Sustainable development Learn about Red Squirrels and their habitat as you walk through the pinewoods.
    KS1 Geography and Science Coastline, tides and debris. Beach hunt.
    KS2 & 3. Geography Dune morphology, vegetation and other features. Record land use; discuss its impact and management.
    KS1 & 2. Science A guided mini-beast hunt in two different locations
    KS 1 & 2 Science Investigate 4 different habitats.
    KS2, 3 & 4 Citizenship Walk around our very varied site; discuss how it is managed, why and by whom.

    Speke Hall
    0151 427 7231

    Key stage Subject Activity Summary
    KS1 & 2 History Find out how the house and the people who lived here 400 years ago.
    KS2 History How the family were affected by religious and political changes. Learn a simple Tudor dance.
    KS2 History Explore Tudor clothing, table settings, how herbs and spices were used. Make a pomander.
    KS2 History How Victorian innovations were brought into the house to make life more comfortable.

    For more information about education visits and projects in the North West, please contact the regional Learning and Interpretation Officer.
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