Supported by the GA

Of course, you don’t need to wait until 2012 – it’s happening now. And, as geographers, you won’t lose interest after 2012 either! So why not try one of the FSC’s newly-developed one-day programmes? We’ll show you what is happening in East London, the many things that are to be seen and explored.

The London 2012 Games present a unique opportunity to investigate Geography in action - the transformation of a river vlley, urban regeneration on a grand scale and the potential for a sustainable Olympic Games amongst others.

Geographical experiences from fieldwork in east London

• Getting close up to the Olympic Stadium
• Meeting and interviewing the people most affected by the Olympics
• Planning and making journeys in east London to other Olympic venues
• Using GPS to locate and navigate
• Seeing sustainability in action – from an 18th century water mill to a modern housing estate

Key Stage 2/3

Key Stage 3/4

AS/ A2

Key Stage 2/3

One-day programmes led by an FSC tutor, suited to KS3, but can be adapted for younger or older students.

Fieldwork investigations to really engage students with what they see, include:

Key Stage 4

One-day programmes to meet the fieldwork requirements of 2011 titles for the GCSE controlled assessment.

 

A-Level

One-day programmes designed to meet fieldwork and course content requirements for the different AS/A2 specifications.

Location

Fieldwork courses usually start at Stratford or Bromley-by-Bow stations. Check the best arrival point before you come.

Times

• One day fieldwork courses usually run 10am to 4pm.
• Contact us to discuss alternative times to suit you.
• Longer courses, for two or more days, can be arranged, details of local accommodation can be provided.

Fees

One day fieldwork courses for up to 30 students, including tutor, venues and in-course travel are charged at:

• Key-stage 3: £350. Extra students (up to a maximum group size of 35) are charged at £11.50 per student.
• Key-stage 4 and A-level: £450. Extra students (up to a maximum group size of 35) are charged at £15.00 per student.
• Additional tutors can be provided for multiple classes subject to staff availabililty, each class charged as above.

Health and Safety

Please find below the Site Working Information Cards for your course (coming soon). If you have any queries, please contact us. Please note: the Site Working Information Cards should be read in conjunction with our Generic Risk Assessments.

The following documents may also be of interest:

• Our School Group Leader Agreement
• Teachers Pre Course Information and Olympic Fieldwork Booking Conditions
• Guidance for Adult Helpers

Tutors include:

Bob Digby taught for 35 years in schools and in teacher training, and now works as Community Geographer for the GA with special focus upon the Olympics and Paralympics. He is an author, GCSE Examiner and consultant to schools, and was consultant for the GA's free DVD that went into all schools 'Aiming for Gold' about the 2012 Games and regeneration in east London.

John Widdowson is an Eastender - having lived and taught there all his life. He is a geographer who has written award-winning textbooks and has edited and written for the GA. He has broad curricular interests, having been a head of humanities and local authority curriculum advisor. And - though not expecting to compete in 2012 - likes to do a bit of sport!

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:

olympicfieldwork@field-studies-council.org

How to book

Please complete the below form to check availability. Required fields are marked with a *

Level	Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 AS A2 AS and A2
Subject	Geography
Requirements:	Please enter the programme title you are interested in: KS3 Stratford and the 2012 Olympics KS3 Olympic venues in east London KS3 A sustainable Olympics? KS4 Sustainable urban living KS4 Urban land use and regeneration KS4 Impact of a new retail development KS4 Quality of life varies in cities KS4 Migration and cultural diversity A Level Re-branding East London A Level London as a world city A Level Sustainable urban management None of the above Please enter the exam board (Key Stage 4 and A Level only) AQA Edexcel OCR WJEC Would you like Information about Local Accommodation?
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