Local contact

Soanes Centre
Tower Hamlets
Cemetery Park
Southern Grove
LONDON
E3 4PX
Tel. 020 8983 1277

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Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park consists of 27 acres of woodland, grassland and meadows. This area has been a park since the cemetery closed in 1966. There is an Education Centre with classroom (the Soanes Centre) on site. Specially constructed ponds for pupils to use for sampling are also available.

Soanes Centre Hurricane Wood Cantrell Meadow

OCR B Science

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Comparison of aquatic habitats

In this complete investigation, with full pre-planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils sample three aquatic habitats for invertebrates and abiotic factors.

Woodland invertebrates

In this complete investigation, with full pre-planning, fieldwork and post-fieldwork analysis and evaluation, pupils sample woodland habitats for invertebrates and abiotic factors.

Looking for a next step?
The Field Studies Council offers a range of freely downloadable resources for teachers and a website aimed at KS4 Science pupils: Urban Ecosystems.

This project is supported by the Science Learning Centres, Natural England and ODPM. For more information about greenspace in London visit Wildweb.

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