Science Inspiration – Page 12
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News & IdeasMuseum of London: booking for 2017 educational visits now open
Booking onto the 2016-17 schools programme at The Museum of London is now open for teachers.
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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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FeaturesOutdoor learning at the Beth Chatto Education Trust Gardens
Plant growth and garden birds are high on the learning agenda at the Beth Chatto Education Trust Gardens.
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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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News & IdeasEast Lancashire Railway offers workshops for Key Stages 1 to 4
The East Lancashire Railway is a heritage line that also provides educational workshops for Key Stages 1 to 4.
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News & IdeasBritish Museum; schools booking opens for 2016/2017
The British Museum’s workshops, exhibition sessions and gallery experiences for the 2016 to 2017 school year are now available for booking.
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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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News & IdeasBill Quay Community Farm expands Primary school programme
Bill Quay Community Farm in Gateshead has expanded its education programme for Primary school students to include more workshops.
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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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News & IdeasThe Bishop’s Palace to open new interactive learning experience
An educational natural play project called The Dragon’s Lair will open at The Bishop’s Palace in Wells this summer.
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News & IdeasScience CPD course available for teachers in July
School travel organisers can book now to join a new CPD course called Science through Art in the Environment.
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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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News & IdeasEmirates Spinnaker Tower announces half price school trips
For this November, Emirates Spinnaker Tower is offering schools a 50 per cent discount on entry for groups.
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News & IdeasNew Physics lessons to be launched at AirKix
AirKix indoor skydiving company has teamed up with the University of Southampton to create a range of new Physics-linked experiences for schools.
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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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News & IdeasOutdoor learning resources launched by Boots
Primary and Secondary school teachers can now take advantage of new outdoor learning resources launched by Boots.
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FeaturesHappy birthday John Muir
On the day that would have been adventurer John Muir’s birthday, School Travel Organiser takes a closer look at the John Muir Award and what it can mean for schools.