The story of 'The Day the Aliens came to the Tame Valley Canal' allows children to develop spoken language and listening skills. It introduces the themes of physical and human geography.
The sample KS2 Unit for Work offers an adaptable approach to the storytelling-themed content. It includes an animated short film and storybook (developed in collaboration with a Wednesbury-based school) along with activities and hands-on resources that will encourage children to connect and engage with their local area and wildlife.
In this learning bundle you will be able to:
Watch and read 'The Day the Aliens came to the Tame Valley Canal' to understand more about the canal environment.
Use all your senses by investigating your local canal area and creating a journey stick along the way.
Discover more about the impact of canals by comparing old and new photographs and maps.
Get creative by making and writing your own characters and canal inspired stories.
