Geography Trips

Year 7 Field Trip - Epping Forest

Timing depends on field centre availability – either November or March time
Most likely over two days with forms A,C,F on one day and G, L,N,P on the other
Will develop fieldwork skills needed for GCSE Geography
Aims to inspire students and enhance knowledge of river processes

Year 9 Trip to Dorset Coast

Two days in October (A,C,F on one day and L,N,P on the other)
Part of GCSE coasts topic
Aims to develop a sense of awe and wonder hopefully improving options numbers

Year 9 GCSE Option trip to Olympic Park.

One day in late June
Case study of urban regeneration for GCSE urban Issues topic
Part of compulsory fieldwork requirement for GCSE Geography

Year 11 GCSE Field trip to Slapton Lea Field Centre

Three days at the start of term in September
Part of compulsory fieldwork requirement for GCSE Geography
Case study of coastal management
Case study of small scale woodland ecosystem

Year 12 A Level trip to Yorkshire

Five days in late March
Part of compulsory fieldwork requirement for A Level Geography
Case study of coastal erosion and coastal management
Case study of urban regeneration in Scarborough
Water and Carbon cycle case study
Preparation for A Level Independent Investigation

Year 12 A Level trip to Brick Lane

Case study for Changing Places unit
Normally takes place in June.

Year 10, 11, 12, 13 Geography Students Trip to Iceland

Visits include lava tunnels, glacier walk, Hveragerdi Hot Springs, Gullfoss waterfall and the bridge between the continents
The location fits exceptionally well with GCSE and A Level topics on tectonic hazards, fluvial landforms and renewable energy
Case study material will be exceptionally valuable for students in GCSE and A Level exams

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