Year 3 had a super day at the National Trust Study Centre at Studland. We collected leaves from around the study centre and defined their shape and features using the scientific terms. Then we ranged farther from the centre, collecting even more leaves to add to our impressive posters. After lunch (in the shade – it was hot and sunny by now!) we walked through the dunes to the beach and made sand sculptures of Jurassic Coast creatures. Mr Mauro found a barrel jellyfish which had been blown onshore by the wind.

crocodile skull

giant jellyfish

barrel jellyfish

organising our collections

inside the discovery centre

hazel leaves are ovate

oak leaves in order of size

oak leaves and caption

apple leaf

birch leaves

after the first collection

adding leaves from further afield