A plant tendril. Many different types of plant have tendrils. Like a rock climber scaling a mountain, they use anything they come into contact with, such as walls or trees, to pull themselves higher in the competition to reach sunlight. A plant tendril. Many different types of plant have tendrils. Like a rock climber scaling a mountain, they use anything they come into contact with, such as walls or trees, to pull themselves higher in the competition to reach sunlight.

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Activity sheets

Curriculum-linked activity sheets are available for use in the galleries at a cost of 30p per copy.

All the sheets emphasise close observation of objects and are suitable for children aged 4-16. Content and presentation vary according to the age for which they’re intended.

Class sets of activity sheets for use during a Museum visit can be ordered when booking and should be picked up by the group leader on arrival. Samples can be sent to your school in advance, to help you choose.

A teacher’s pack is available to support work in Key Stages 2, 3 and 4.

Clipboards, pencils and paper are available at the Museum on request.

Activity sheets include:

An animal of your own KS 1

Encourages drawing and descriptive writing

Curriculum: Mini-beasts, variation

I spy bits and pieces KS 1/2

Animal adaptations: ears, feet and tails

Curriculum: Variation, adaptation

Movement in animals KS 2/3

Adaptations to movement in a variety of animals

Curriculum: Skeletons

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