Grafham Boat Trip
EXPLORE OUR BEAUTIFUL RESERVIOR
ENJOY A PEACEFUL EXPLORE
Bradwell and Tinkerbell are our Powerboats. This a dry activity where the whole group will be in the boat at once.
Each student will have the opportunity to drive the powerboat as well as learn some key facts about the reservoir and play games.
We are proud to have the Bradwell as the battery powered electric engine is kind to our environment.
WHAT WILL YOU SEE?
HOW DOES THIS ACTIVITY LINK TO THE CURRICULUM?
During our sessions we highlight key areas of the National Curriculum. This benefits students as they can relate skills to real life.
What skills do we teach in the Grafham Boat Trip that link to core skills?
MATHS AND ENGLISH
- Directions- turning and angles
- Wind direction and speed in mph
- How far to travel in metres, km, feet
- Vocabulary regarding boats
- Read letters on buoys
SCIENCE
- Fossil fuels vs electric - we have both battery and fuel powered boats for discussions
- Talk about wildlife - identification sheets
- Seasonal changes - water levels, warmth, wind, weather
- Balance of the boat - why is this important
GEOGRAPHY
- Natural environment for animals - bird identification sheet
- Identify human key features, wind turbines, reservoir, church, pylon
HOW TO BOOK
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