Duration
1 day
Exam board
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR, WJEC
Availability & Prices

Students will follow the route of enquiry as they investigate elements of the carbon cycle and water cycle in an environment. They will generate their own key questions and aims for their day, using sampling methods and identifying control measures for hazards. They will collect data in the field for calculation of carbon, flows and transfers in an environment. The data collected will compare sites with differing characteristics and this data can be further analysed as post course learning. Students will leave with an understanding of the techniques which can be used to measure carbon and water, as well as being able to identify the limitations of their fieldwork.

Example Timetable

This course usually runs from 9.30am – 4pm, but times can be adjusted to suit your group and travel plans. During your visit you will be welcome to the centre and given an appropriate health and safety briefing. Your session will start with an introduction to the day, aims and objectives. Throughout the day we will undertake fieldwork, collecting data appropriate to the topic. We will break for lunch, before continuing with our fieldwork. Depending on the day and the specific times of your visit we may include some data presentation and analysis and we will end the day with a summary including drawing conclusions and limitations. Please note that specific activities for your group are subject to change. We go out in all weathers and seasons and will tailor the content of the day accordingly.

How this course fulfills the specification
  • AQA 3.1.1 Water and carbon cycles
  • Eduqas 2.1 Water and Carbon Cycles
  • Edexcel Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security and Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity
  • OCR Topic 1.2 – Earth’s Life Support Systems

Added value of this course
  • Develop personal skills
  • Have fun
  • Be inspired by a passion for the subject
  • Build friendships

Why Choose Field Studies Council?

  • Expert tuition by fully trained staff

  • Stunning locations across the UK

  • Outstanding curriculum knowledge

  • Rigorous health and safety procedures

  • Support before and after your visit

  • Free places for visiting staff