Butser Ancient Farm

Year 4 had an exciting outdoor adventure at Sayers Croft where they explored the wonders of pond life and carried out a stream study linked to our’ Rivers’ and ‘Living things in their habitats’ topics. The children were brimming with curiosity as they dipped their nets into the water, discovering the hidden life beneath the surface. They observed tiny creatures like water beetles, pond snails, pond skaters and even some wriggly water larvae. Everyone was amazed to see how much life thrives in just a small body of water!

They carried out a river study by sketching and naming different parts of a stream, looking at how erosion and deposition created bends in rivers (meanders). They loved getting into the water with their wellies on to measure the depth of the river on the outside and inside of the stream to see where it was the deepest to see if their predictions were correct. By examining the water carefully, the children discovered different insects and learned how to tell if the water is clean and healthy by what lived there. Everyone worked together to record their findings, practicing their measuring, observation and teamwork skills. The trip was a fantastic way to connect classroom learning with the natural world. Year 4 left inspired, with a deeper appreciation for wildlife and the environment around them.

A huge thank you to the parent volunteers who helped and supported us.

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