This term linked to the Robinson Crusoe Project, Year 5 children spent the day at the Dove Marine Laboratory in Cullercoats. They explored the rocky shore directly outside the laboratory, to find plants and animals which would have helped Robinson Crusoe survive on his desert island. Inside the laboratory the children described where on the rocky shore they had found each plant or animal. They also completed a dietary components wheel looking at the nutritional content of each organism. The children then got the opportunity to sample different kinds of seafood. During the afternoon session the children explored the caves around the laboratory then designed their own shelter out of different materials. When completed the shelters were tested to see if they could withstand the elements of coastal weather conditions, The children had lots of fun learning about rocky shore organisms and building their shelters!

Children exploring the rocky shore.

Children describing where on the rocky shore they had found each oganism.

Children starting to build their shelters.