Common Entrance Geography – Environment (Sustainability and Stewardship)

The course normally runs 10am - 3.30pm. There will be an approx. 30 min lunch slot, the timing will depend on the final agreed course programme.

Pre visit/prior learning

• Discuss the location being visited and the different National Landscapes.
• What is climate change and how does it affect us and the local environment?

Introduction

• Welcome and Introduction
• Setting and sharing Objectives
• Discuss what is climate change?
• Discuss protected landscapes and their importance to people and nature.

Morning / Afternoon

• Introduction to the location being visited, history and management as the group walk through the area.
• Plan and carry out an investigation using appropriate equipment to record biodiversity in a local habitat(s).
• Consider the impact of people on the environment.
• Observe management techniques that protect and enhance the environment in a sustainable way.
• Explore the consequences of global warming, and how it might affect this habitat and its biodiversity.
• Discuss how humans modify and change ecosystems, and issues related to biodiversity and their sustainable use and management.

Plenary

• Analysis and evaluation: a verbal data review to interpret observations, draw conclusions, with reference to predictions.
• Discuss how the habitat visited could be improved through individual actions.

Depart
Future learning/follow up

• Pupils could consider their own impacts on the natural world and discuss ways to reduce this by making small changes at home and school
• A summary of the visit could be presented by students in small groups as a presentation.
  poster, or leaflet.
• The data collected can be analysed and evaluated.

Common Entrance Geography

• Geographical Skills: Location Knowlegdge, Fieldwork and Enquiry Skills
• Enviromnment (Sustainabilty and Stewardship) Local and National Environmental Issues
• Fieldwork Enquiry

• Develop personal skills
• Have fun
• Be inspired by a passion for the subject
• Build friendships

Customer Information
Details of how to book, terms and conditions, policies and procedures, including risk assessments, can be found on our website here.

Variation
The outline shown is indicative. Whilst we do our best to deliver the agreed programme, we sometimes must change the programme due to for example, weather, access to sites, or staffing issues. Most changes are insignificant and will not affect your trip.

Liaison
This programme is designed to meet the curriculum/specification requirements.
Prior to your visit, one of the Tutors leading your group will be in touch via email. This is an opportunity for us to find out more about the group and to make small adjustments to meet your groups needs.

Tuition
Tuition is delivered by Field Studies Council Tutors, with an expert knowledge of the subject and fieldwork locations, and a passion for the subject being taught. The education team are DBS checked, and undergo regular training including in first aid, water safety and risk assessments.

Transport
There is no requirement for transport during the day. All activities take place on site or within walking distance.

Teaching groups
Your group will be divided into an agreed number of taught groups at the point of booking. This may not match your normal classes. Please subdivide the taught group into subgroups in advance of your visit, discuss with the Tutor at liaison how many subgroups are required.

Teachers and supporting adults
The school should provide teachers and support staff, or parents, to meet minimum ratios per teaching group. Teachers and adults are expected to participate and support the student's learning. Teachers are expected to manage behaviour & support group management, and to supervise break and lunch times.

What to bring
A kit list can be found on our website here. Please adjust this based on the weather conditions. Ensure the group bring lunch and plenty to drink.

Clothing and footwear
Appropriate outdoor clothing (and waterproofs) should be worn, taking into account the weather forecast. The group will be outside most of the day, even in wet weather. It is advised that long trousers are worn, even on sunny days due to the presence of ticks. We advise wearing sensible footwear – trainers or walking boots that can get muddy.