Come out of the Classroom!
We provide a unquie educational experience for children of all ages in an environment where they can learn about farm animals, the natural environment and Newcastle's rich heritage.
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
What's Growing?
- in the Spring, in the Summer or Autumn
We will explore the farm and the valley for plants and animals that are growing and spot seasonal differences. Activities can include: animals from birth to adult, chicken/rabbit/guinea-pig focus, seed sowing, use of identification keys, go and touch activity for stems, leaves, flowers. |
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The Grain Chain
1/2 or full day visit
Follow a grain of wheat on its journey from seed to bread. Activities include: planting wheat seeds, milling wheat, dissecting wheat ear, exploring meadow, cereal sorting sctivity, making dough and baking bread. |
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Going Green
1/2 or full day visit
Discover how Ouseburn Farm reduces, re-uses and recycles. Investigate how people managed domestic waste disposal in the past. Activities can include: green building tour, composting activities, litter survey, rubbish monster, art activities - make a bird scarer for the vegetable plots or design a poster for littering, what's in your lunch box in terms of packaging and food miles. |
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You can come for a half day or a whole day. For more information on school visits you can download our leaflet here.
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