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Rainforests
Pupils can explore the animals, plants and resources found in rainforests around the world. The workshop also covers climate change, deforestation, and changing habitats.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
07 July 2023
Classification
Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this session as we group animals by their characteristics – invertebrates and vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
06 July 2023
Habitats
Discover animals living in different habitats in this workshop at Wildlife World. Pupils explore the rainforest and polar habitats. What are they like and how do animals survive there?
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Wildlife World
04 July 2023
Top Marks for Art
Increase pupils’ sense of wellbeing and creativity through our lovely sculpture, pastel, plasticine or printing sessions. Be inspired by Temple Newsam’s beautifully decorated interiors.
Tags: Art, KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam
16 June 2023
Victorians at Temple Newsam
Learn all about Queen Victoria and her friend Emily Meynell Ingram, who lived at Temple Newsam House. Experience their rich lifestyle and how they entertained.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam, The Victorians
Elizabeth I and Her Explorers
Explore Queen Elizabeth I’s Tudor world with a tour around the house, spotting Tudor clues and discovering how Elizabethan explorers changed the world.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
Fire of London
Take a trip back to the past to find out all about the gripping events that took place during the Great Fire of London. Discover our 300 year old fire engine and dress-up as Charles II.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam
Jack and the Beanstalk
Temple Newsam House is the setting for the giant’s castle. Discover the giant’s golden harp and bird and have lots of hands-on fun before escaping to freedom!
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1, Temple Newsam
Traditional Rhymes
Explore the awe-inspiring rooms and enjoy interactive activities inspired by traditional nursery rhymes, using Temple Newsam’s objects and dressing up clothes.
Tags: Early Years, Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes, KS1, Temple Newsam
Interactive Timeline
Develop an understanding of chronology through 500 years of history of the owners of Temple Newsam House. A fun whole class activity with replica costumes and objects.
Tags: KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
Tudor Portraits
Create a ‘living’ portrait of Elizabeth I using replica costumes and props to discover how composition, form, shape and tone portray hidden messages about power, status and everyday life.
Tags: KS2, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
School Workshop: Elizabeth and Mary: Royal Cousins Rival Queens
Discover plots, espionage, treachery, and the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Tags: KS3, KS4, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam, The Tudors
13 October 2022