Geography / Geology

Geography / Geology

The Royal Geographical Society states that Geography is the study of Earth’s landscapes, peoples, places and environments. It is, quite simply, about the world in which we live.

Geography combine the physical and human aspects of life and is concerned with the understanding of ‘the dynamics of cultures, societies and economies, and the environment’.

The RGS points out that Geography informs us about:

  • The places and communities in which we live and work
  • Our natural environments and the pressures they face
  • The interconnectedness of the world and our communities within it
  • How and why the world is changing, globally and locally
  • How our individual and societal
  • actions contribute to those changes
  • The choices that exist in managing our world for the future
  • The importance of location in business and decision-making

Most visits associated with geography involve the study of the physical aspects of geography. Many secondary schools organise field studies experiences and visits to coalmines, quarries, mountainous areas, flat lands, geological digs. For the political, social, people-orientated aspects of geography there are even greater opportunities. Enterprising and imaginative geography teachers can, and , do arrange visits to specific museums and other venues. Transport museums are probably the most popular. But census records, military records, factory records and visits to factories figure prominently in some geography teachers’ syllabuses.

 

Main organisations:

Geographical Association

Royal Geographical Association (with the Institute of British Geographers)

The Geological Society

National Association of Mining Organisations

Inclusion: NASEN

 

Thought of visiting?

Royal Geographical Society London and Regional Events

English Heritage

The Field Studies Council

Earth Centres

Historic Scotland

Lakeland Sheep and Wool Centre, Cockermouth

Museum of British Road Transport, Coventry

The National Tramway Museum, Matlock

Maryport Maritime Museum

National Railway Museum, York

East Anglian Railway Museum, Essex

Kidderminster Railway Museum

Stephenson Railway Museum, Tyne and Wear Museums

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

The London Canal Museum

The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne

The National Slate Museum

The National Stone Museum

 

For a complete list of venues and providers who deliver specialist courses and activities for this subject see below:

Robin Hill Adventure Park & Gardens

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Parks and Gardens
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One of the best visitor attractions on the Isle of Wight to bring your school or group to.

The park’s 88 acres give plenty of room for your party to run free and let off some steam, and with its big mix of features and attractions, it makes a whole day out and excellent value for money compared to smaller attractions whose pound-per-hour value is very much smaller. It’s no wonder nearly 16,000 school pupils come through our gates each year to enjoy the park.

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Cley Hill

Distinctive landmark rich in wildlife and archaeology with a tremendous panorama
Venue Type: 
Wildlife and Nature
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Once part of the Longleat estate, the hill was entrusted to us by the 6th Marquess of Bath. Ascend the hill to enjoy extensive views of West Wiltshire and Somerset, or to experience uninterrupted views of the sky from this locally famous UFO hotspot.

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Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland California Resort

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Maritime / Sea Life
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SEA LIFE Aquarium is designed to be a child’s first interactive guide to the life of the sea, combining active, hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks, and opportunities to have up close and personal encounters with a variety of sea creatures.

Bring your class to SEA LIFE Aquarium for an immersive experience. Journey from the High Sierras and the San Francisco Bay, to ocean tunnels and touch pools where you can explore the creatures that live in them. Discover the habitats of sharks, rays, seahorses and more!

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Fordhall Farm

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Farms
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Fordhall Farm is an inspiring example of how farming can become a force for sustainable education and change as well as a producer of fine, local organic food. Located on the outskirts of Market Drayton in North Shropshire, Fordhall Farm is now owned by an Industrial and Provident Society made up of 7500 shareholders from across the UK and further afield. 

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Sea Life Speyer

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Take advantage of the SEA LIFE Speyer as an attractive, non-school setting for school class visits. Motivate your students with a trip to where they experience native and tropical habitats of the oceans up close and learn with all senses.

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Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World is part of Europe's first and the world's second British Merlin Entertainment Group (Merlin Entertainment Group). It is located in the scenic Changfeng Park, the main building located at 13 meters silver hoe lake. Is a large marine animal shows and aquarium fish exhibition of integrated marine theme park. National youth science education base, Shanghai thematic science arenas, stadiums in Shanghai two curriculum taught, and was named the national AAAA level scenic spots. Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World is to promote harmony between man and nature, man and creat

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Lido Di Jesolo Sea Life Aquarium

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Bring your class to the newest attraction in Jesolo!

With over 5,000 creatures on display, a visit to SEA LIFE Jesolo will engage your pupils’ senses. In addition to the spectacular view from the underwater tunnel, children can get involved at the interactive rockpool by holding a crab or even touching a starfish.

With so much to see and experience you will take learning beyond the classroom and into a new underwater world.

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Sea Life Centre Paris

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Combining active, hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks and an opportunity to have an up close and personal view into our amazing aquatic world, a visit to SEA LIFE centre Paris is an educational experience.

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Busan Sea Life Aquarium

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Maritime / Sea Life
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SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium is a state-of-the-art unique edutainment based aquarium, embarking on a new journey of dedicating resources and efforts to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the iconic finless porpoise.

Everything we do is about celebrating the sea and its inhabitants. By sharing the beauty of the oceans and its creatures with the millions of guests who visit us each year, we want to inspire them to join us in working to preserve our marine heritage for future generations.

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Sea Life Aquarium Benalmadena

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Maritime / Sea Life
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Things to Do

  • Feeding demonstrations all day
  • Rockpool Experience – Hold a crab & touch starfish! 
  • 36 spectacular displays (incl. Sharks, Giant Turtles & Rays)
  • Over 2,000 creatures
  • Watch Sharks feeding (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday)
  • Walk through our amazing underwater tunnel
  • Children's soft play area 
  • Sea view café
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