Key Stage 2
The Variety of Life NEW!
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Investigate variation, classification and the adaptation of living things in, on and by the river with fun activities using museum specimens and our new child-friendly 'Life' display. Please enquire for details |
Food for Thought NEW!
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Study museum specimens to investigate food chains and feeding adaptation of living things in, on and by the river. Includes a bird observation activity by the river. |
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Winter in the Wild Wood
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Explore what happens to our local wildlife in winter; inspired
by the Wind in the Willows. Go bird-spotting by the river. Available 01 November - 29 February |
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Wind in the Willows: a cross-curricular day
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Creative challenges exploring the connections between Grahame's characters and the real habitats and wildlife that inspired them. |
Rowing for Gold
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Compare a rower's training, nutrition and kit for the London Olympics in 1908, 1948 & 2012. Discover what it takes to be an Olympic rower! |
Understanding Rivers
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Learn about how rivers work naturally and how they are managed; enjoy practical experiments, a river walk to Marsh Lock and our River Gallery challenges. |
Write Me a River
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Improvised performance and individual guided writing inspired by the Museum and its riverside setting. |
Forces in Action
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Investigate the forces involved in rowing and design a successful boat. |
Locality
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Use a mixture of georgraphy and history skills to explore how and why Henley has changed over time; including a guided riverside walk. |
Paint Me a River
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Create beautiful paintings inspired by the Thames and the different styles of famous artists. |
Print Me a River
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Create beautiful screen prints inspired by the Thames and the different styles of famous artists. |
Victorians: let's look at the evidence
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Examine Victorian objects, photographs, maps and documents and enjoy a guided walk to discover the importance of the river and railway to Henley. |
