Science trip to Cornwall

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Students benefit from unlimited access to the Eden Project

Explore how we can work towards a more sustainable future at the Eden Project and learn about scientific endeavour at Goonhilly Earth Station.

Our Science trip to Cornwall sees groups stay at the heart of the educational charity the Eden Project, which means students benefit from unlimited access to this fantastic site. In addition to exploration of the iconic Biomes and the aerial walk through treetops of the world’s largest rainforest in captivity, there is a plethora of innovative, focused and curriculum-linked workshops. These are facilitated by the Eden Project’s Education team and are available from Foundation Stage up to A Level. Just a few examples of workshops include ‘Carbon storage in tropical rainforests’ (Key stage 5), ‘Photosynthesis – life support’ (Key stage 3 and 4), ‘Sustainable Attainable’(Key stage 3 and 4), and ‘Biodiversity, Bees and Me’ (Key stage 3). The fieldwork and investigations are developed in partnership with scientists.

Another highlight of the trip is a visit to Goonhilly Earth Station on the Lizard peninsula. It is renowned for being one of the three earth stations involved in the first trans-Atlantic TV transmission in 1962. Now the station’s aim is to create a multi-faceted space hub and it is forging the way in many commercial and scientific endeavours.

Cornwall has many other exciting, cultural visits to offer; a trip to this beautiful area will leave students invigorated and inspired.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at accommodation and settle in. Introduction to the Eden Project, depending on arrival time.

Day 2

A morning 2 or 3-hour workshop at the Eden Project. In the afternoon, groups let off steam and undertake an Eden challenge, such as, ‘Enterprise Challenge’. This focuses on teamwork, sustainability and business. Free time for independent exploration of the Biomes, gardens and exhibitions.

Day 3

Day excursion to Goonhilly Earth Station. Students enjoy a tour of the station and a workshop. Continue to Geever Tin Mine and go underground in the 18th century mine. Geever’s Learning Team lead a variety of workshops covering environmental science and more, helping teachers to use the site as inspiration for long-term projects. Stop off for fish and chips on the beach on the way back. Or, depending on tour dates, enjoy an evening Shakespeare play at the open-air Minack Theatre in Porthcurno.

Day 4

A morning 2 or 3-hour workshop at the Eden Project. Afternoon at Hangloose Adventure at the Eden Project, which has a range of outdoor learning activities from a zip line, to high/low ropes and climbing. Or visit the 15th-century Tintagel Castle on Cornwall’s rugged north coast.

Day 5

Before the homeward journey, visit the National Lobster Hatchery, a marine conservation charity.

Visits

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This dramatic castle is linked with the legend of King Arthur and has touched the imagination of artists and writers for centuries.

A tidal island with medieval church and castle.

Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd is the company that acquired the famous Goonhilly satellite station from BT in 2014.

Explore the buildings and mine workings. Use authentic period tools.

A unique, open-air theatre built on a cliff side. It often stages an array of Shakespeare plays.

Educational visits raise awareness about the life of a lobster and sustainable fisheries; onsite staff link this to the curriculum.

A range of curriculum workshops and hands-on learning activities for formal and informal education groups, such as boat building out of recycled materials.

Botanical gardens only rediscovered about thirty years ago. Museum of the year Modern St Ives.

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