All Features articles – Page 22
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FeaturesFocus on: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The Birmingham Botanical Gardens, set in 15 acres of landscaped greenery, offers more than 20 teaching sessions suited for students from Early Years through to Key Stage 4.
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FeaturesTop 9 educational spots in Venice
Art, religion, fashion and architecture can all be studied when visiting the cluster of small islands of Venice.
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FeaturesLearning on a rollercoaster at Paultons Park
There used to be a time when a school visit to a theme park offered a day out on the rides with few educational benefits. Nowadays, however, a trip to a theme park such as Paultons Park in Hampshire can relate to subjects including Physics, Biology and Business Studies.
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FeaturesArt, Design, History and Science at The Royal Mint Experience
Find out what’s on offer for schools at The Royal Mint Experience, half an hour from Cardiff.
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FeaturesWest End workshops for Key Stages 1 to 5
Educational workshops in the West End, relating to subjects such as Drama, Art, Music, PE and English.
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FeaturesTop 9 educational spots in Barcelona
The Spanish capital is a living breathing classroom where pupils can learn everything from Science, History and more.
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FeaturesScience, French and History: it’s not just Art at The Courtauld Gallery
School Travel Organiser looks at some of the workshops available at the gallery at The Courtauld Institute of Art.
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FeaturesDeveloping creativity and imagination at the Rainbow Factory
School Travel Organiser looks at how the Rainbow Factory, in Farsley in Leeds, can inspire students to use their creativity and imagination and enhance their learning in subjects including English and Drama.
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FeaturesLearning about the natural world at Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew boasts acres of exotic and common plants which can be used to help students extend their learning in subjects including Science, Maths and Geography.
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FeaturesFrom minibeasts to mammoths: study in Shropshire
A look at some top workshops available for Key Stage 1 and 2 at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.
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FeaturesSeaside learning at Weston-super-Mare’s grand pier
School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at the educational visits and packages available at The Grand Pier.
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FeaturesCase study: British Council’s Schools Exchange Programme
The British Council’s Schools Exchange Programme provides schools and colleges in the UK the opportunity to connect with schools abroad and enhance both student and teacher development.
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FeaturesOnline Geography resources to inspire cultural curiosity
STO takes a look at Geo Journey, a programme and online resource designed to aid and inspire Geography studies.
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FeaturesLearning on the farm at Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park, owned by farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, offers school trips which get pupils into the outdoors learning about animals, farm life and food production. Here, School Travel Organiser finds out more.
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FeaturesEco Therapy and Earth Education at Ringsfield
Rachel Bailey spoke to Simon Paylor, the centre director at Ringsfield Eco Activity Centre, about outdoor learning.
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FeaturesLearning about Shakespeare, the Ian McKellen way
Here are a few trips for teachers who agree with Ian McKellen’s thoughts on Shakespeare only belonging on stage.
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FeaturesThe benefits of outdoor learning with Alex Staniforth
School Travel Organiser spoke to new YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth about his experience of outdoor learning.
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FeaturesLearning in a museum, all the time
Students from Tyne and Wear recently swapped their usual classroom learning space for a museum for a whole term.
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FeaturesUsing neophilia to make school trips more memorable
Sarah Holt took a workshop on neophilic adventures and narrative journeys at Derbyshire County Council’s Learning Outside the Classroom Conference, here’s what she learnt.
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FeaturesPupil review: my African adventure
16 year old student Sarah Duff gives her view on a ten-day trip she took to Kenya with school expedition company Africa Adventures.