Along the Coast with Colin
Join Colin and Rocky as they explore the coast and environment around Tideswell
Rainbows
It was a dull grey morning. Colin and Rocky were walking along the seashore towards Tideswell Lighthouse. It hadn’t stopped raining but suddenly the clouds parted and the sun came out. “Rocky, look at that wonderful rainbow!” said Colin.
How many colours can you see in the rainbow?
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
Do you know how the rainbow got its name?
The rainbow got its name from its shape, which is like a bow that shoots arrows, and as it is only visible when it rains, it was called a rainbow.
How many colours can you see in the rainbow?
There are 7 colours.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
Do you know how the rainbow got its name?
The rainbow got its name from its shape, which is like a bow that shoots arrows, and as it is only visible when it rains, it was called a rainbow.
Clouds
It was a cool and breezy morning. Colin and Rocky were walking along the cliff path towards Tideswell. Colin looked up into the sky and could see lots of white puffy, fluffy clouds. “It’s going to be a nice day,” said Colin.
Do you know what type of clouds Colin saw?
Cumulus Clouds
Cumulus clouds are the puffy clouds that are scattered throughout the sky.
Do you know some other cloud types?
Cirrus
Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds seen high in the sky.
Stratus
Stratus clouds look like a huge thick blanket.
Nimbus
Dark clouds seen during a thunderstorm.
Do you know what type of clouds Colin saw?
Cumulus Clouds
Cumulus clouds are the puffy clouds that are scattered throughout the sky.
Do you know some other cloud types?
Cirrus
Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds seen high in the sky.
Stratus
Stratus clouds look like a huge thick blanket.
Nimbus
Dark clouds seen during a thunderstorm.
Rock Pools
It was a wet, showery day. Colin and Rocky were on their way to the lifeboat station to meet Goodwin the Coxswain of the Tideswell lifeboat, ‘Tilly-Rose’.
Goodwin was on the beach near the lifeboat station when Colin and Rocky arrived. The tide had gone out and Goodwin was standing by a big pool of water in some rocks.
“Look at this wonderful rock pool Colin,” said Goodwin, “I can see lots of different types of creatures.”
What types of creatures can you see in the rock pool?
Shore Crab
The shore crab is the most common crab found on our beaches.
Shrimp
A shrimp has ten legs and an external skeleton.
Anemone
Anemone look at bit like a flower but they are actually animals.
Starfish
Did you know a starfish is not a fish! Scientists prefer to call them “sea stars.”
Rock Goby Fish
A Rock Goby has fins that form a sucker that it uses to cling onto rocks.
Hermit Crab
To protect itself a hermit crab lives in the discarded shell of another animal.
What types of creature can you see in the rock pool?
Shore Crab
The shore crab is the most common crab found on our beaches.
Shrimp
A shrimp has ten legs and an external skeleton.
Anemone
Anemone look at bit like a flower but they are actually animals.
Starfish
Did you know a starfish is not a fish!
Rock Goby Fish
A Rock Goby has fins that form a sucker that it uses to cling onto rocks.
Hermit Crab
To protect itself a hermit crab lives in the discarded shell of another animal.Litter
It was a clear, bright and sunny morning. Colin and Rocky were out collecting litter from the beach.
Some of Colin’s friends, who wanted to help, were also there.
Which of Colin’s friends can you see?
Embers and Mrs Sharma were helping Colin.
How can we all help to keep our beaches clear of litter?
1. Use bins provided or,
2. Take litter home to recycle.
Which of Colin’s friends can you see?
Embers and Mrs Sharma were helping Colin.
How can we all help to keep our beaches clear of litter?
1. Use bins provided or,
2. Take litter home to recycle.
