Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ resources

The Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone provides a real-life context to teach a range of subjects across the curriculum

Background to the project

When our Agents of Change project consulted local people about the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), it found that raising awareness of the MCZ and educating local people about it was considered very important.

These resources have been produced to aid primary school teachers to do just that!

Agents of Change Norfolk workshop. Peter Richardson.

Agents of Change workshop, Norfolk

Credit: Peter Richardson

How to use the resources

There's a fascinating world hidden below the surface of this popular seaside area: an amazing rare chalk reef, wonderful wildlife and Cromer crabs.

The MCZ provides a great focus for a topic in its own right, or you can dip into the resources for use in specific subjects.

The resources include a mixture of lesson ideas, activities and learning materials under different themes.

Download the resource packs or individual resources for each age group below and dive into this incredible habitat.

Sponge crab Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ, Norfolk, Samantha Bean.jpg

Sponge crab at Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ, Norfolk

Credit: Samantha Bean

Ages 4-7

The following resources have been designed for lower primary students aged 4-7. Download the full resource pack or the individual resources below.

Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ resource pack for ages 4-7

Ages 7-11

The following resources have been designed for lower primary students aged 7-11. Download the full resource pack or the individual resources below.

Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds MCZ resource pack for ages 7-11