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  • A Level Geology Practical Skills Developed through Fieldwork and Specified Practicals

    This is a packed five day course for Eduqas A level Geology students providing the opportunity to complete the four days of fieldwork required and for students to ‘Think Geologically’ about unfamiliar locations. An investigative approach to fieldwork will be applied with students answering big geological questions…

  • A Level Geology Practical Skills Developed through Fieldwork and PAGs

    This is a packed five day course for OCR A level Geology students providing the opportunity to complete the four days of fieldwork required and for students to ‘Think Geologically’ about unfamiliar locations. Throughout the course students will cover content from the seven modules at A level and develop their…

  • IB Geography (Internal Assessment Skills and Opportunities)

    This is a packed five day course for IB Diploma Geography students giving them the opportunity to visit a different country and experience its geography and culture.Students will cover content from Part 1: Optional Themes, developing knowledge of case studies, geographic models and theories, specific examples and links to geography…

  • KS2 Investigating a Local Place (Fieldwork)

    Explore the local area using maps and compass skills. Discover the impact of people on the habitat using a range of fieldwork techniques.

  • KS2 Survival

    Identify basic survival needs, explore the area and build a shelter. Follow a trail and search for tracks and signs. A day filled with team building and problem solving activities. (Fire lighting is an option but will be decided on a case by case basis depending on class size, adult:child…

  • KS2 Trees and Plants

    Year 5/6 Students will discover what trees and plant are growing in the local area. They will identify trees using key features e.g. leaves and bark. Students will identify and describe different parts of the plant and their functions. They will explore the plant lifecycle: looking at what plants need…

  • KS2 Rivers

    Investigate a local river, looking at how a river channel changes downstream. Pupils will learn about the water cycle, and how water moves through the surrounding area, before carrying out measurements along the river at two locations.

  • KS2 Rocks and Soils

    Discover how and when rocks and fossils were formed. Investigate the properties of different rocks and their uses. Describe the properties of soil and investigate the differences between soils. Use this information to solve the mystery of the stolen lunch. More information on Primary…

  • KS2 Energy and Electricity

    Meet Michael Faraday and discover how electricity is generated and how to use it safely. Construct circuits using solar panels and look at different forms of alternative energy. Understand the function of the substation and how electricity is transported to houses. Test materials to discover whether they are conductors or…

  • KS2 Habitats – Classification

    Year 5/6 Students will work scientifically to explore different habitats to find out what animals are living there and how they are adapted to their habitat. Students will collect invertebrates using a range of different techniques, identifying and classifying them. They will be able to describe how living things are…

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