Overview:

Start the session with an overview of the Great Ouse, then walk down to the riverbank, where you divide into three groups, conducting a river survey, doing some river dipping and going on a boat ride.  Coach pick up is available near the Maltings.  Please note that the session goes ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions so pupils should be encouraged to dress accordingly!

 

Age range:

KS2

Main curriculum focus:

Geography (geography skills and fieldwork)

Full/Half Day?:

Half day. Why not combine this with a half day on the Fenland Landscape?

Price:

£5.50 per child, £2.50 per adult who accompanies them on the river trip (minimum of one per group).

Timetable

9.30am Arrival at the Museum, introduction and safety talk
10am walk to the river
10.30am session 1
11am session 2
11.30am session 3
12noon departure