All Geography articles – Page 7
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FeaturesOutdoor education at Betteshanger Park
Betteshanger Park in Kent offers a wide range of outdoor activities based around encouraging students to get involved, work as a team and build self-confidence.
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FeaturesStudy Science, Geography and Design at Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo offers many educational opportunities for schools including a hands-on experience in designing their own zoo.
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News & IdeasCadbury World’s education team celebrates 25th anniversary
The education team at Cadbury World in Birmingham is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and there are plenty of workshops on offer for schools visiting in the near-future.
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FeaturesLearn in the home of Winnie the Pooh
STO focuses on Ashdown Forest, which was the original setting for AA Milne’s famous Winnie the Pooh children’s stories.
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FeaturesTop 9 educational spots in Iceland
The land of active volcanos, waterfalls, glaciers and a whole lot of snow can offer a lot to schools.
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FeaturesA day at the dump: education at Carymoor landfill site
Rachel Bailey reports on why learning at a landfill site like Carymoor Environmental Education Centre has its perks.
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News & IdeasEducational rates launched at Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park
Vertigo Adventures Stanborough Park in Hertfordshire’s Welwyn Garden City has launched special rates for educational groups.
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FeaturesFocus on: Poole’s Cavern and Country Park
Aneducational visit to Poole’s Cavern includes a cavern tour which fits in with Key Stages 1 and 2.
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News & IdeasDiscounted school tickets available for Legoland 2017
Teacher planning a school trip to Legoland next year can take advantage of discounted rates for advanced 2017 bookings.
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News & IdeasShakespeare’s New Place open for school visits
Here’s what Shakespeare’s New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon looks like now that it has officially opened.
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FeaturesStudy Geography and Biology in Cuba
STO focuses on a Cuba School Biology Expedition for Secondary School students, offered by World Youth Adventures.
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FeaturesHistory, heritage and archaeology; learn in Scotland in 2017
Scotland has designated 2017 as the Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology; here are some trip ideas to link to the occasion.
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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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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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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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News & IdeasAlpamare Waterpark to welcome school groups
Scarborough’s new Alpamare Waterpark has announced that it will offer a schools programme when it opens in mid-July.
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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.
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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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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.