Explore Nature for KS1 at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre

KS1 Science Activities

Green Fingers
Become a plant, find out about the parts of your new 'body' and what you need to survive. Investigate flowering plants growing in a meadow environment.
QCA SoW Link: Science Unit 1B
Availability: May - July
Maximum group size: 70
Price: see the standard price structure below

Variation in Plants
Take part in an interactive fairytale investigating similarities and differences in meadow plants.
QCA SoW Link: Science Unit 2C
Availability: May - July
Maximum group size: 70
Price: see the standard price structure below

Bug Bonanza
Are minibeasts fussy about where they like to live? Find out the answer to this question by comparing a pond and meadow habitat.
QCA SoW Link: Science Unit 2B
Availability: March - November
Maximum group size: 35
Price: £70

Who am I?
Shrink to the size of an ant and learn about the kind of places he likes to hang out. Challenge observation and describing skills while meeting a whole new miniature world of friends.
QCA SoW Link: Science Unit 2B
Availability: March - November
Maximum group size: 70
Price: see the standard price structure below

Prices
The standard price structure for the led activities is:

• 25 children or less - £50
• 26 to 35 children - £70
• 36 to 50 children - £100
• 51 to 70 children - £140

Most schools also choose to visit the Secret Hills Exhibition which costs £1.00 per child, £3.00 per adult (1 adult for every 10 children free), this is in addition to any charges for the led activities.