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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GREEN
QUAY COASTAL STUDIES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
Coastal
Studies: Settlement
Pupils
will chart the development of Hunstanton from a small coastal
village to a planned Victorian seaside resort - the only British
east coast resort that faces west!
Plan
and design your own seaside town, experiencing the same challenges
as Hunstanton's settlers. Explore how site, function and change
have interacted to create the town as it is today using maps
and photographs. Bring history to life during a guided walk
around the town, contrasting various architectural styles.
Duration
of Module: Full day
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
GREEN
QUAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
Investigating
Rivers
This
exciting module will enthuse and educate Key stage 2-3 about
the River Ouse & Nar. Children will explore how different
ground materials can affect infiltration rate. They will also
look into the process of a river as it flows from source to
mouth using a sand tray. They will also see how rocks can
be eroded through chemical and natural processes. In the afternoon,
time will be spent doing practical fieldwork looking at the
flow of river channels and how human activity has altered
the mouth of the River Nar and the surrounding land. There
is a great deal of opportunity for follow up work back in
the classroom.
Duration
of Module: Full Day
Maritime
Trail of King's Lynn
In
partnership with True's Yard, the town's last remaining fisher
folk cottages and the Church Conservation Trust we have developed
an educationally linked joint visit. For the first half of
the morning examine the fine Tudor building that is the Green
Quay. Explore the stone and brick work of our warehouse and
be taken on a journey through time linking in to local history
event that occurred in King's Lynn. This will be followed
by a tour of historic parts of King's Lynn.
On
arrival at True's yard, lunch will commence, followed by the
option of an hour QCA based educational visit to St Nicholas
Chapel, next door to True's Yard. (For more details
of this option, please contact the Education Officer).
The
last part of the day will be spent exploring True's yard Fishing
Heritage Museum. Here your class will learn about the lives
and leisure of the working class people in the North End of
Lynn during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Two old cottages
located in the yard can also be included in the tour of the
museum.
Duration
of Module: Full Day
(Coaches
can drop school groups off at Green Quay in the morning and
then pick them up from the nearest car parks to True's Yard
in the afternoon. Coaches can park at Austin Fields two minutes
walk from Tuesday Market place.)
Key
Stage 1 - Energy
Go
on a journey and learn about saving energy by only using the
energy required. Learn about what energy is, look at ways
to keep ourselves warm through insulation,look at different
types of transport both in the past and the present and learn
to save energy in the kitchen. All this will be reinforced
with hands on activities.
Duration
of Module: 1 1/2 hours
Price
of visit: £2 per child
Point
Green - Looking at the Wash & a Saltmarsh
For
this we will visit Point Green, a saltmarsh on the Wash National
Nature Reserve, where a now broadwalk has been constructed.
Saltmarshes are very important habitats and provide many uses
both for wildlife and humans. Here we will look into the history
of the Wash, its surrounding mudflat's and saltmarshes. Children
will have time to observe some of the wildlife around The
Wash as well as looking and identifying different plants that
live there. They will also look at how plants adapt to their
harsh environment, what kind of habitat they provide and what
are the current threats to the saltmarsh habitat.
(Point
Green is located by Dow Chemicals, nears the Docks. School
groups will have make their own way to the entrance of Point
Green, where they will be met by the Education Officer)
Duration
of Module: Full Day
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 £3.25 for half a day (10am - 12.30). A full day
visit is priced at £4.50 per pupil (10am to 2.30pm).
Teachers and helpers come along for free. All resources and
use of the centre's 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.
Coaches
There
is a drop off point directly opposite the Centre but no site
parking. A town map outlining directions for the Green Quay,
instructions for coach drivers and coach parking sites will
be issued with each booking.
To request further details pleaser contact the
Education Officer at The Green Quay. on 01553 818500.
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