Become a rock and soil scientist and discover how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed and what makes rocks and soil types different. The day is split into two sessions and involves time out on Goodrington beach. Practical activities include testing three different types of soil for particle size, sink rates, texture and colour to determine who has eaten the rangers lunch and a giant rock cycle. The children also learn about how Goodrington beach has changed over the last 375 million years and can take part in a fossil hunt.

Time: 2 hours for each session.

Maximum group size : 1 ranger to every 20 participants.

Age: 7 yrs upwards; Key Stage 2.

Suggested Day Activities:

•  Rocks and Soils – Rocks (rock cycle, time traveller, fossils) AM followed by Soils (Who has eaten the rangers lunch?) PM