Young Conservationists – Protecting Our Natural World
Become a guardian of Heligan’s habitats! Students take part in conservation activities such as habitat restoration, wildlife surveys and environmental detective work. They finish with a personal pledge to protect nature. Perfect for KS1–KS3, this session builds respect, responsibility and real-world conservation skills.
Learning Objective
Students will learn the importance of conservation, explore the threats facing habitats and wildlife and take part in practical conservation activities to help protect Heligan’s biodiversity.
Curriculum Links
KS1 (Ages 5–7)
- Science: Identify and name common plants and animals; understand basic needs and care for living things.
- PSHE: Understand responsibility for caring for living things.
KS2 (Ages 7–11)
- Science: Habitats and adaptation; impact of humans on environments; classification of living things.
- Geography: Environmental change and conservation; fieldwork skills.
- Citizenship: Taking responsibility and making positive environmental choices.
KS3 (Ages 11–14)
- Science (Biology): Ecosystems, biodiversity, environmental threats and conservation strategies.
- Geography: Sustainability, human impact and resource management.
Citizenship: Active citizenship, environmental ethics and global responsibility.