Coastal Defenders
Step into the role of a coastal scientist...
In this interactive beach session, pupils investigate how different sea defences work to combat erosion by designing, building, and testing their own sea defences. Pupils will explore the pros and cons of each method and discover how our choices affect both local communities and the coastal environment.
Hands on activity on the beach making the principle of defenses more tangible for pupils to test. Also having pupils present work.Plymouth College Yr 9 Teacher
A two-part workshop including a session at Wembury Beach, followed by a free classroom session run by the National Trust (if desired)
This workshop can be modified for KS2-KS4 and is specifically designed to link to the secondary geography curriculum: Coasts- Coastal Landforms and Coastal Management.
It was fast-paced and the children were engaged in a clear activity that was easy for all of them to take part in and understand.Eggbuckland Vale - Yr 5 Teacher
Coastal Defender sessions last around an hour and are normally charged at £4.75 per pupil. A free classroom session delivered by the National Trust is also available upon request.
The sessions can be booked year-round so please Contact Us to discuss in more detail or Book Now
It was engaging. It allowed the children a choice of what type of sea defence to use and build it with natural resources. It gave them a chance to explain why they would use it. The classroom session gave the children a chance to use persuasive language about defences they wouldn't necessarily had gone for. A great variety of activitiesStover School - Yr 5 Teacher