Features – Page 28
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FeaturesFocus on: Horniman Museum and Gardens
STO looks at some of the educational workshops at the Horniman Museum for Key Stages 1 to 5.
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Features5 places to study the Romans
Some of the best places to go on a school trip and study the Roman Empire.
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FeaturesCase study: Porto Football Tour with Inspiresport
School Travel Organiser speaks to PE teacher Richard Alderson about Northfield School and Sports College’s recent Inpiresport football tour to Portugal.
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FeaturesFood education at the local market
Last month, 242 school children took over Whole Food Market stores across London and Cheltenham in a series of school trips that combined Business and Maths with Food Technology education.
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FeaturesLiteracy, Maths and Science: learning on a farm
School Travel Organiser finds out what educational activities Whirlow Hall Farm, Sheffield offers to Key Stage 1 to 5.
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FeaturesLearning about World War Two at the Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum
Located in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, the Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum (NWM) remembers those who sacrificed their lives in World War One and Two, as well as those who died in the blitz on Belfast in 1941.
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FeaturesFocus on: Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre
Located in the Conway Valley is Oaklands Outdoor Education Centre which provides outdoor learning for Years 5 to 7.
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FeaturesSquirrel safari and island life: learning on Brownsea Island
National Trust-owned Brownsea Island has an extensive range of activities, both fun and educational, for students of all ages.
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FeaturesMaking Maths more than calculations
British Council senior project manager Stephen Hull writes about the importance of helping pupils to understand that Maths is more than just a series of sums.
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FeaturesEnvironmental studies at Howe Park Wood
School Travel Organiser takes a look at what’s available for students visiting Howe Park Wood.
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FeaturesFocus on: Acorn Adventure
Through adventure camps and activities Acorn Adventure provides opportunities for pupils to enhance their personal development in terms of skills such as confidence, resilience and team work. School Travel Organiser takes a closer look.
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FeaturesHistory activities to do in Bristol before the year is out
History activities available to students in Bristol, from unlocking the secrets of Tudor portraits to discovering dinosaur remains.
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FeaturesLearning about the law at the Scottish Parliament
Available for Upper Key Stage 2 and above, the Scottish Parliament Education Visit Programme lets students discover more about the work of the Scottish Parliament through a range of activity choices and a tour.
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FeaturesFocus on: Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum
School Travel Organiser explores the workshops on offer for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 at Head of Steam.
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FeaturesLearn at the cinema; film workshops for Key Stages 2 to 5
If you thought that the cinema was handy for film-watching and popcorn-munching only, think again. STO discovers a range of workshops available at Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle.
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FeaturesCombining Art and nature at the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
STO finds out why the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in Surrey is a great destination for an educational trip.
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FeaturesFocus on: National Coal Mining Museum
School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at what the National Coal Mining Museum offers schools.
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FeaturesForeign Language trips in Montpellier, Valencia and Dénia
Three school trips in France and Spain for Key Stage 3/4 Foreign Language students with Starling Study Trips.
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Features5 outdoor learning centres you might not know about
The end of the summer term sees schools from all over the country heading out on residentials and outdoor learning trips. While big centres run by the likes of PGL and YHA always go down a storm, there are a variety of lesser-known options available to teachers. Here, STO focuses on five.
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FeaturesHistory and Geography lessons onboard a canal boat
Kittywake Canal Cruises offers educational cruises to schools. STO finds out why learning on the water has its benefits.