Educational Packs
This page has been produced to help teachers plan a class activity in the local countryside, including:
- How to contact us and book a visit to Sandall Beat Community Environment Centre;
- Details of the range of services offered;
- Information on the Community Environment Centre, its facilities, and a selection of activities.
Work/Activity Sheets
These are for use with supported site visits and cover a range of environment related topics, including:
- Trees and Woodland studies
- Plants
- Recycling
Countryside Projects for Schools at Sandall Beat Community Environment Centre
Doncaster Council’s Countryside Community Environment Service offers a wide range of educational projects designed to raise pupils’ awareness of their local environment.
The projects are provided at competitive rates and are led by experienced staff.
Projects listed are undertaken at Sandall Beat Local Nature Reserve, where a classroom, resource base, kitchen facilities, toilets and parking are available.
Advance booking is essential and you are advised to give as much notice as possible to help us meet your requirements.
Each Project will:
- Meet specified aims and objectives
- Provide first-hand local countryside experience
- Be appropriate for an identified age range
- Encourage positive attitudes towards the environment
- Enhance understanding of basic ecological concepts
- Provide starting points for work in many curriculum areas
- Be enjoyable
Project options include:
- Tree Trails
- Insect Sweep
- Bird Basics
- Recycling
- Homes and Habitats
- Gardening For Wildlife
- Orienteering
More Information
The Countryside Community Environment Service can also offer programmes and one-off activities for a wide range of ages, interests and abilities.
For further details about projects, how to book and other advice, please contact us using the details found at the top of this web page.
