Naturalist Maria Merian: Life Cycles School Workshops

Provided by NatureLab (External Provider)

An interactive workshop with hands on scientific exploration

Discover Maria Merian and her pioneering work on butterfly life cycles. Find out about modern naturalists and follow in their footsteps.

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We offer primary science and nature workshops across a variety of topics, including habitats, minibeasts, life cycles, fossil and evolution. Please see our other listings for more details. All of our workshops include: • Hands on science learning • An experienced instructor • All equipment provided • Additional resources to support curriculum topics sent to the school • Session specific risk assessments • Fun for all!

Age Groups

Y5 - Y6, Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Classroom Workshop (1 hour)

This workshop provides pupils with a hands on introduction to the pioneering naturalist Maria Merian, who travelled to South America in 1699 to study the butterfly life cycle.

Pupils will discover:

The vital work of modern and historical naturalists, in researching and conserving species
The sights and sounds of the Amazon rainforest
The butterfly life cycle and reproduction

Pupils will take part in demonstrations and discussions, and put their observational skills to the test to complete a sketch in the style of Maria Merian.

Minibeast Hunt

From March - November, add on an extra hour to introduce pupils to the incredible invertebrates found in their own school environment.

Pupils will explore areas of your school grounds, identifying and surveying invertebrates, and discussing how they are adapted to their habitat. This can be tailored to suit the outdoor spaces available at your school, such as:

Playing fields
Woodland areas
Ponds
Overgrown areas, hedgerows and field edges

Searching for minibeasts with a magnifying glass

Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links

Curriculum links
This workshop supports key science curriculum topics including living things and their habitats. This workshop is ideal for focus days / weeks, making curriculum learning memorable, outdoor learning / forest school sessions and 'hook' lessons.

Cost

1 hour workshops are priced at: £100 for 1 workshop, £160 for 2 workshops (same day), £200 for 3 workshops (same day), £240 for 4 workshops (same day).

2 hour workshops are priced at: £140 for 1 workshop, £220 for 2 workshops (same day).

Up to 35 pupils per workshop. Travel charges apply outside of Lancashire and Merseyside.

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Risk Assessments

About This Provider (NatureLab)

NatureLab science and nature workshops - butterfly wings on grass

Head Office: NatureLab, home, PR5

NatureLab provides hands on science and nature workshops for primary schools, high schools and colleges, designed to bring the science curriculum to life and inspire curiosity about the natural world. Each workshop is fully led by an experienced instructor, with all equipment, supporting resources and risk assessments provided. I am the founder of NatureLab, working with schools to impart my passion for the natural world and its protection. I am a qualified primary school teacher with experience in KS1 and KS2. I have also worked as a field studies instructor and group leader, teaching biology and geography fieldwork to school groups in every year group from KS2 to A level, in addition to a number of volunteer roles with children. I have a degree in animal behaviour and training, and wildlife conservation and research experience in South Africa. Throughout my career so far I have worked to give children experiences they would not otherwise have, and inspire a love for nature.

Delivery Format

Event Days

British Science Week, Earth Day, International Women's Day, World Environment Day, World Wildlife Day

Available Regions

Locations in England
Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire

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