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I See the Sea

This activity book is suitable for very young children to use back in the classroom. It encourages them to reinforce their experience of visiting the seashore. Children are introduced to creatures they may find on the coast in an easy, fun way, building the foundations for later work at school.

For details of how to obtain printed copies please see the contact details at the bottom of this page.

Seashore Scavenger Hunt 1

This worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for lower KS1 pupils is designed so that very young children can begin to focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local seashore. It is a simple activity which the class can either work in teams or individually and can provide a foundation for further work.

Worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for lower KS1 pupils ( pdf - 148 KB )

Seashore Scavenger Hunt 2

This worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for older KS1 pupils is designed so that children can focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local seashore. It is a simple activity which the class can either work in teams or individually and can provide a foundation for further work.

Worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for older KS1 pupils ( pdf - 160 KB )

Seashore Scavenger Hunt 3

This worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for KS2 pupils is designed so that children can focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local seashore. It is a simple activity which the class can either work in teams or individually and can provide a foundation for further work.

Worksheet for a seashore scavenger hunt suitable for KS2 pupils ( pdf - 235 KB )

Sarah Seal's KS1 Coastal Biodiversity Booklet

This coastal biodiversity activity booklet is designed so that KS1 children can begin to focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local biodiversity. This introduces them to the coastal environment in a fun and imaginative way.

Sarah Seal's KS1 coastal biodiversity activity booklet ( pdf - 4.3 MB)

Fergus' Nature Diary

The Fergus' Nature Diary Activity Book is suitable for KS1&2 children. It encourages them to think about the seasons at Crawfordsburn Country Park and the different habitats they find there. They are introduced to the habitat of the woodland, seashore and pond, what food is available, the wildlife that lives there and the life cycles of the plants and animals over the course of the year. It can be used as an introduction to food chains and habitats.

Fergus' Nature Diary Activity Book ( pdf - 2.8 MB )

Magilligan Nature Reserve: Resources for KS3 Pupils - Coming Soon!

This Magilligan Nature Reserve: Resources for KS3 Pupils booklet has been produced with a number of purposes in mind. Various fact sheets provide source material; worksheets can be used during a visit; and follow-up material for use on return to school.

It is probably better to use the services of an Educator, but the book can be used easily by teachers designing their own fieldwork. Many of the concepts introduced link well with woodland habitat studies, as offered at many of our sites.

There is a general introduction to the area and its development. Topics examined include invertebrate seashore life, bird life, marine mammal life and pollution. There are also two historical sections dealing with the Martello Tower and Denis O'Hampsey's grave.

The whole programme is designed as a habitat study, but it is also meant to act as a starting point for environmental awareness in general and the contribution we all can make to its preservation.

Resource Packs are available from:

NIEA Education Officer,
Klondyke Building
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JA
Tel: (028) 9056 9270
Fax: (028) 9056 9264