River life

Activity categorised as Educational
Suitable for:
- Schools & groups
Relevant to national curriculum subjects:
- Art & Design and Arts Award
- Citizenship
- Design & Technology
- English
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science

About this activity

Explore the range of water habitats within the Parks to observe and study the different habitats, ecosystems and food chains found in various locations.

The river course is unusual, running through a chalk landscape, which affects its biodiversity.

This activity is suitable for Key Stage 2 and adaptable for Key Stage 1.

Useful documents

Useful information, available to download, for this activity.

Activity teaching guidance and resource sheet. Includes activity guidance for before, during and after your visit to the Parks.
View River Life activity teacher guidance and resource sheets in PDF. Please note: this link opens in a new window.

Further information

Kearsney Parks provides free rucksack hire for schools & groups.

The rucksack suitable for this activity:

Rucksack for teacher

Rucksack hire

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