Animals including humans School Workshops

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Animals topic workshops for the science curriculum

Which animals and humans biology trips support UK science lessons?

Animals including humans visits can cover the topics of lifecycles, diets, and skeletons either through zoos and farm visits, or an in-school workshop.

Part of the Science curriculum for every year group in KS1 and KS2, the topic 'Animals, including humans', is a wide ranging and interesting subject for children that teaches them about the different types of animals we share our planet with, not forgetting ourselves!

Younger year groups will be learning the differences between common animals such as birds, fish, amphibians and mammals, as well as the habitats each one lives in.

As children progress through school, this Animals including humans topic should teach them about shelter, basic needs such as food and water, how animals grow and how their bodies are structured.

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A big part of the topic is about ourselves - humans. What do we need to survive, how do our bodies work, and what do our bodies need to perform at their best. This allows younger children to get to grips with bones and skeletons, muscles and skin, blood and the circulatory system, as well as senses like hearing and smell.

To support your teaching of this topic, we have a wide range of Science workshops and visits. Whether you are looking for a basic introduction to different types of animals for a Year 1 group, or a fun and engaging look at the human circulatory system for your Year 6 class, we can help find you the perfect workshop to support your classroom learning. Let us know what you are looking for using the form below or have a look at the learning experiences on this page.

Exciting ways to teach the topic Animals including Humans

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Animals VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Learning about animal adaptations? Travel around the world and come face to face with a range of different animals with the UK's No.1 VR workshop company! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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School Trips at White Post Farm
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At White Post Farm, we offer a range of educational opportunities for school children. Whether that is a Guided tour of the farm, or a self-led farm visit with an education workshop, we can tailor our experiences to suit you. Animals and education!
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Bishops Wood Field Centre
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Surrounded by stunning ancient woodland Bishops Wood has a unique and sustainable centre building. It offers a range of fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography, science and history.
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
Field Studies Council - London field sites
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Field Studies Council uses sites across London including parks and urban spaces to deliver exciting fieldwork and outdoor learning day trips. We work in partnership with The Royal Parks and the London Borough of Lewisham at some of these locations.
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
Blencathra Field Centre
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Blencathra occupies a dramatic setting at 300m up the south facing slope of Blencathra with an unparalleled panorama across the Lake District National Park. Visit for residential geography and biology trips at all ages.
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NatureLab Formby Sand Dunes Field Trips
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Our KS2, GCSE and A level field trips are packed full of practical scientific investigation and nature exploration. Explore the variety of habitats found at Formby, the species that thrive on the dunes, and how sand dunes are managed for conservation
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Flamingo Land
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Did you know Flamingo Land offers educational workshops, tours and self guided workbooks all in the surroundings of an award winning zoo and theme park.
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
London Field Sites
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Field Studies Council uses sites across London including parks and urban spaces to deliver exciting fieldwork and outdoor learning day trips. We work in partnership with The Royal Parks and the London Borough of Lewisham at some of these locations.
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
Dale Fort Field Centre
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Dale Fort is set in a spectacular location high on the cliffs within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, giving superb views over the sea. It has access to a wide range of sites for biology, geography and adventure activities at all ages.
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Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
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The Hive is in the heart of Epping Forest, within easy reach of east London. In the safe hands of expert environmentalists our memorable & affordable curriculum-led outdoor learning unique residentials bring nature nearer for all ages & abilities.
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Epping Forest field centre
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Epping Forest field centre, is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture. Visit Epping Forest for fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips in London
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Rainforests VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Learning about the rainforest? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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Juniper Hall Field Centre
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Located in Surrey, Juniper Hall field centre is easy to reach but surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Box Hill. Visit for fun filled residential outdoor activity, geography and biology trips for all ages.
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Climate Change VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Introduce your pupils to Climate Change with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! We'll take your pupils on a virtual tour of the world to see what impact global warming is having on the natural world.
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Millport Field Centre
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Just 10 minutes by ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae for your next school trip! Field Studies Council Millport has purpose-built accommodation and teaching spaces, providing an excellent range of courses outdoor activities, biology and geography.
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Field Studies Council - London field sites
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
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Our exciting range of land and water based outdoor adventure activities take place at some of Dorset's most iconic coastal locations and offer the unique opportunity to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline whilst trying something new.
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Africa VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Discover Africa with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company! Travel to the Serengeti National Park and come face to face with lions, rhinos, giraffes, mongoose and elephants. Bring the magic of African wildlife into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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The Natural History Museum
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Learn about the natural world, and see it right in front of you! From roarsome dinosaurs to fascinating scientists and blooming gardens, we're a top destination to bring interactive learning to your students.
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Flatford Mill field centre
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Visit Flatford Mill field centre set amidst quintessentially English countryside of the Dedham. Our outdoor learning programmes can be tailored to the outcomes you require, from exam board specifications to boosting confidence communication skills.
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NatureLab Habitat Explorers
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Hands on nature exploration without a coach trip! Discover the habitats and wildlife found in your school grounds, and find out what you can do to help nature thrive.
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