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Put on a Patch

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment
Location: Inside
Extend the life of your favourite clothes by mending them and put on a patch! The clothing industry Making clothes takes lots of energy and resources: In 2017 people in the UK bought 2.1 billion items of clothing or shoes — that is an average of 31 items for every person in the country. It… Read More »Put on a Patch

Solar Oven

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment, STEM
Location: Outside
Harness the power of the sun in your own solar oven and cook your favourite treats

Bring Me Something

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Environment, Fun
Location: Outside
A scavenger hunt type game to play outdoors.

Insulating Ice

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Environment, STEM
Location: Inside, Outside
Test out different insulation materials to see which ones work best!

Compost Cake

Time: 1h +
Topic: Environment
Location: Outside
Get your hands dirty and discover how to make compost to grow your own produce!

Seasonal Food

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment, Fair trade
Location: Inside
Make a label to show people which food is in season

Be Tiny for an Hour

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment, Fun
Location: Inside, Outside
Ever wondered what it would be like to explore our world as something tiny?

Nature survey

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment, STEM
Location: Outside
Take a survey to find out more about the natural world around you

Elephant and Palm Tree

Time: 20-40 mins
Topic: Environment, Fun
Location: Outside
A fun game that requires a surprising amount of concentration!

Homemade Shampoo

Time: 40-60 mins
Topic: Environment, STEM
Make your own shampoo from household ingredients

Map Symbols

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Environment, STEM
Location: Inside
Could you design some new symbols for an OS map?

Pollution Catcher

Time: 10-20 mins
Topic: Environment
Location: Inside, Online
Make a pollution catcher which will help you see the dirt in the air with your own eyes!