The
Green Quay, Environmental Discovery Centre, is situated in
the heart of historic King's Lynn. Its continuing focus is
on the the Wash, Britain's largest inter-tidal shallow bay,
an important estuary that's home to many special birds and
wildlife and the surrounding landscape and communities.
The
Green Quay is an independent charitable Trust whose partners
include English Nature, the RSPB, King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Borough Council. The Centre is situated in an converted 16th
century Tudor warehouse on the banks of the River Ouse. Its
Key objectives is to provide environmental education to all
sectors of the community.
The
Green Quay aims to encourage greater understanding of the
Wash environment and its management. Its innovative, interactive
exhibition provides an enjoyable learning resource for all
ages, and especially for school pupils.
The
Education Officer is responsible for all the development and
promotion of education at the Centre. Green Quay hopes to
continue with the educational visits and activities based
on the National Curriculum key points and aim it to the schools
of West Norfolk.
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Learn
something new and take part in our Children Art, Craft &
Environmental Workshops that take place at the Green Quay
during the Holidays.
For
more information please contact the Green Quay Officer on
01553 818500
Example
of past activities have been reptile experience, kite making,
tie dyeing, and more.
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NATURAL
ENGLAND COASTAL STUDIES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
Coastal
Studies: Investigating Coastal Geology
Hunstanton's
dramatic red and white striped cliffs are unique in the geological
section they display and are a designated Site of Special
Interest. Follow the time line of the formation of the Wash
and these special cliffs.
At
the beach. we will identify and compare the different types
of rocks, which can be found. Hunt for the
fossilized remains of sea creatures, which lived at the time
dinosaurs roamed the earth.
Duration
of Module: Half Day
Coastal
Studies: Investigating Coastal Wildlife
Become
a wildlife detective and search the strandline for evidence
of plant and animal remains. Delve among the rock pools and
search the sand to find the creatures that make it their home.
Scan the foreshore for birds. Learn to identify and classify
the different species with the aid of field guides. A stimulating
hand - on way to explore interdependence, adaptation, variation,
feeding and ecological relationships.
Duration
of Module: Half Day
Coastal
Studies: Investigating Sand Dunes
Carry
out sand dune investigations to explore this precious, fragile
but vital habitat and understand how it is affected by human
activity.
Pupils
will be taught to identify, record and measure the different
zones ad sample plant and animal life using qudrats.
Duration
of Module: Half Day
Coastal
Studies: Investigating Sea Defences
The
disastrous floods of 1953 devastated the coastline of East
Anglia, destroying homes and farmland and taking the lives
of unsuspecting people. Explore the geomorphologic processes
and weather patterns that created this tidal surge and discover
how the flood affected local communities.
Contrast
and compare Hunstanton's sea defences, examining the effectiveness
of the different design.
Duration
of Module: Half Day
Coastal
Studies: Mini Rivers, From Source to Mouth
Explore
a meandering river system form source to mouth. Watch the
erosion happening before your very eyes and examine how rivers
work and move as they travel towards the sea.
The
retreating tide on Hunstanton beach leaves large pools of
water that gradually flow out towards the sea allowing us
to witness a whole river system in miniature. Children will
the opportunity to carry out basic river engineering work
such as re-directing river courses, building flood defences
and bank profiles. A great, fun way to learn about rivers.
Duration
of Module: Half Day
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Health
and Safety
All
our education staff working at the Green Quay are CRB checked.
First
Aid provision remain the responsibility of the school. However
our education staff are qualified to provide first aid and
will carry a kit.
Our
education staff will also carry an mobile phone and a list
of emergency numbers.
Risk
assessments on all activities are carried out in accordance
with Norfolk county Council requirements. With each booking
made, risk assessments will be made available to schools prior
to visit.
All
students regardless of the time of year should come suitably
dressed and prepared for any bad weather, should we need to
go outside.
Transport
Schools
who choose module away from the Green Quay will need o make
their own arrangements to meet the Education Officer on site,
on the chosen date. All coastal studies packages are dependent
on the tides.
All
Coastal Studies Modules take place at Hunstanton. Schools
that are interested in studying a module from this selection,
will will make their own way to Hunstanton where the Education
Officer will meet them at Oasis Swimming pool car park near
the promenade.
Prices
and Booking
Please
ring our Education Officer on 01553 818500 to book and discuss
how we may complement and enrich your curriculum objectives
further. Alternatively email at education@thegreenquay.co.uk
Prices
are £3.00 for half a day. A full day visit is priced
at £4.00 per pupil. Teachers and helpers come along
for free. All resources and use of the equipment is included
in the price.
Prices
for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.
All
modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise
stated.
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NATURAL
ENGLAND WASH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
Natural
England in partnership with The Green Quay would like to present
a new Wash Educational programme covering subjects about the
Wash and its varied habitats aimed at raising awareness about
its National Nature Reserve. The programme is suitable for
Key Stage 1 & 2 and each module has been created
with the National Curriculum in mind.
The
Wash National Nature Reserve is the largest NNR in England.
The large expanse of mudflats and saltmarsh within the NNR
supports huge numbers of wintering and passage waterfowl.
The saltmarsh is important for breeding waders and small passeriens
and the outer trial bank is used by breeding seabirds. Common
seals pup on the offshore banks in the summer. A range of
nationally scarce vascular plants and invertebrates have been
recorded on the saltmarsh and parts of the seabank.
THE
HIDDEN WASH
'What
can be found under the waves'
Step
into an underwater world and experience some underwater adventures
through a story. Bring the beach to your class with our mobile
beach comber table/touch table, which enables each class to
explore and touch items that have washed up on the beach,
giving them an idea of what lives under the sea. Finally finish
off with creating a porthole window to the undersea world
and a seahorse pencil top.
Duration:
Approximately 2 1/2 hours
Suitable
for Key Stage 1 &2
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PRICES:
£3.00
per pupil to deliver one module
£4.00
per pupil to deliver two modules
(These
are the prices for delivering the chosen modules at your school)
All
resources and use of the equipment is included in the price.
Prices
for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.
All
modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise
stated.
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A
module taught at the Green Quay Centre will cost £3.50
per pupil
Two
modules taught at the Green Quay Centre will cost £4.50
per pupil
(These
prices reflects the cost of hiring the Green Quay Centre top
floor)
Teachers
and helpers come along for free. All resources and use of
the equipment is included in the price.
Prices
for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.
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All
Hidden Wash 'What can be found under the sea' modules are
either offered as an outreach programme, where the Education
Officer will provide the service at your school or at the
Green Quay Centre.
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THE
SALTMARSH
‘A
Special Coastal Feature'
Travel
through the saltmarsh via the emotional route. Use sight,
sound & smell to learn more about this unique Wash feature.
Our tour begins with an opportunity to learn more about the
insects that live in this habitat, then observe the saltmarsh
habitat in detail, followed happy hunting for special saltmarsh
plants and finishing off with a Strandline activity.
Duration
of Module: 2 hours
Suitable
for Key Stage 1
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For
Key Stage 2, the above will be part of their experience including
an opportunity to look at a saltmarsh food chain and take
part in a special saltmarsh food chain game.
Duration
of Module: Approximately 2 ½ hours
Suitable
for Key Stage 2
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All
Saltmarsh ‘A Special Coastal Feature' modules will be based
on the Wash National Nature Reserve by the East Lighthouse,
near Sutton Bridge (the beginning of the Sir Peter Scott walk)
and best taught between May - October.
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PRICES:
£3.00
per pupil to deliver one module
£4.00
per pupil to deliver two modules
Teachers
and helpers come along for free. All resources and use of
the equipment is included in the price.
Prices
for all modules are the same unless otherwise stated.
All
modules are aimed at Key Stage 1 & 2 unless otherwise
stated.
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Transport
Schools
visiting the Saltmarsh on the Wash National Nature Reserve
will need to make their own arrangements to meet the Education
Officer on site, on the chosen date. Details will be given
when booking.
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If
your school would be interested in any part of the programme,
please do not hesitate to ring the Education Officer on
01553
818500 to book and discuss how we may complement and enrich
your curriculum objectives further. Alternatively email at
education@thegreenquay.co.uk.
To request further details pleaser contact the
Education Officer at The Green Quay. on 01553 818500.
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