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School Trip Biology Ideas for Primary and Secondary
Biology is a fascinating curriculum subject that covers many different topics at primary and secondary level, here at UK School Trips since 2006 we have proudly listed on the directory some fantastic venues and workshops that cover this subject in multiple ways through interactive tours, exciting workshops and hands on experiences that students and pupils will never forget. School Trip Biology can cover subject areas such as: Biodiversity and Evolution Natural resources, Environment and Species Survival Ecosystems and Sustainability Genetics Anatomical Specimens / Human Body Many of the school trip ideas listed provide and complement studies in the classroom, whether you want to become a marine biologist researching the natural world to a vet caring and saving a range of animal’s biology is so important in the world today. Students and pupils on a the trip will gain first-hand experience by researching in workshop projects gaining skills such as problem...
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Why we fully endorse the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto
At UK School Trips we can't endorse The Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto that the Government launched last November enough. At UK School Trips we can't endorse The Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto that the Government launched last November enough. When I look back at my own school days I can tell you in great detail about all of my school trips, even down to what I wore. It was a red polka dot, ra-ra skirt and it was the early 80?so please forgive me. I can remember the intense excitement on the build up to the trip, (Stratford seemed very far away from Dudley when I was 10) I can remember in vivid detail the day of the trip, (Would I get to sit next the pimple faced boy I fancied almost as much as I fancied Nick Heyward? Had I got a wagon wheel in my packed lunch...
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Accommodation for Educational Groups
We have a wide variety of accommodation ideas for educational groups no matter what size you are from 5 to 200 and more! located within the UK from Scotland to Cornwall, Wales to Northern Ireland in various locations in City Centres, woodlands, Coastal escapes to high up mountains ranges and rolling countryside. We have accommodation options providing a whole range of differing facilities for your students and pupils to enjoy while out and about experiencing a school trip or residential experience. From hostel accommodation to campus accommodation in great city centre locations such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff to Residential Accommodation Centres in countryside settings. The accommodation providers listed have fantastic experience with educational groups, giving you confidence in booking with them. The accommodation providers can provide bespoke services to your groups such as exclusive hire inside and outside in various forms of accommodation, transport options to local attractions and...
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School Workshops Near Me
Looking for an interactive educational experience? Want something that both engages your students and grabs their attention? If this is the case, then our School Workshops are the School Trip for you! Our Workshops provide students with an intriguing experience, in which all aspects of the curriculum can be covered. Whether you want to study the performing arts or biology, we have a Workshop for everyone! As well as this, many of our Workshops are able to bring the School Trip to your very own classroom, saving you from the hassle of transportation and allowing students to learn in a more familiar classroom environment. Here at UK School Trips, we regard Workshops as a chance for students to learn in a new and unique way. Therefore, we only provide the best Workshops, ensuring that you and your class will thoroughly enjoy themselves. Our friendly teams and fabulous facilities guarantee to...
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Online School Workshop Ideas
Why Not Try Online Interactive Workshops For Schools! Online interactive workshops provide schools and educational groups with a live interactive platform to directly stream external professional workshop providers to carry out their educational specific subject matter to the student’s classroom or study area. These online interactive workshop ideas can come in various online sessions including, Tours of a venue or external location which cannot be accessed at current by the school or educational group, Presentation of Workshop subject matter which cannot be handled in person but viewed online by the students who will get to see these tasks carried out and completed. Live interactive Q and A sessions for students to ask about that industry specific subject, workshop exercise and industry led tour. What a fantastic way of learning about an industry or work subject that’s interactive for the students to experience and view online, plus being able to ask...
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Medieval Battlefield School Trips
Medieval Battlefield School Trips take school groups on an exciting educational adventure. Students will be transported back in time to the Middle Ages – a period in which many historic battles were fought. Taking your class to the real site of a Medieval battle will encourage pupils to fully immerse themselves into the history. Uncovering military tactics, exploring Medieval artillery, and analysing the significance of the Medieval Castle – Medieval Battlefield School Trips provide educational groups with historically stimulating educational experiences. There are numerous Medieval Battlefield School Trip destinations listed on UK School Trips. English Heritage oversees the upkeep of a number of Medieval Battlefield sites. One such site is the Abbey and Battlefield of the Battle of Hastings, which took place in 1066. Here, school groups can explore one of England’s most important historic sites – students can stand on the exact spot where the armies of King Harold...
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River Study School Trip
A River Study School Trip provides excellent in-sites into river bank wildlife and the natural eco river environment for your educational experience. Whether your class is studying geography, science, history or even learning about the environment, river studies can cover various aspects of the key-stage curriculum. And what’s great about River Studies is that they can be found all over the country, regardless of your location. From Liverpool to Wales, Scotland to Gloucester, there’s a site for everyone! Whether its guided walks or discovering what wildlife lives beneath the surface, there are a number of activities that can be carried out at River sites that are not only fun but also highly educational. These activities include: Foreshore Fieldwork (the study of collecting, identifying and observing fish and invertebrates). Riverside Fieldwork (the recording of river features using a range of scientific equipment). Riverside Trails (the exploration and observation of how the...
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Wales Residential Activity Centres
Wales is home to a wide variety of Residential Activity Centres. The beautiful landscape and stunning scenery makes for the perfect residential school trip venue, where educational groups can take part in numerous adventure activities. From kayaking and paddle boarding, to climbing and orienteering, the residential activity centres located in Wales have fantastic outdoor activities that can be enjoyed by everyone. Being located in Wales, these residential activity centre school trips provide school groups with the opportunity to explore the natural environment. The numerous outdoor activities will encourage students to explore and appreciate the surrounding Welsh nature and wildlife. But outdoor pursuits do not only encourage environmental learning. They also motivate students to improve their communication, teambuilding, and leadership skills. Taking part in adventurous outdoor activities will inspire pupils to challenge their personal abilities and improve their creative thinking. These are all skills that can be hugely beneficial in the...
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School Trip Ideas Scotland
Needing school trip Ideas in Scotland! You need UK School Trips: Scotland is a part of the UK which is not only massively geographically diverse, but also has a wealth of history that is just waiting to be explored. Regardless of what area of the curriculum you’re looking to study, Scotland has a wide variety of spectacular school trip ideas for you to choose from when planning a school trip or educational visit for your school pupils weather they are in primary or secondary studies. It goes without saying that for classes studying geography or geology, Scotland will be their dream School Trip Destination. The vast landscapes and stunning sceneries ensure that this region of the UK is a geographer’s idea of heaven. One of Scotland’s main selling points is that there is so much for you to choose from! Whether you want to explore the Scottish highland’s or the...
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Virtual School Tours
Here at UK School Trips, we value the significance of education and believe that school trips are essential when it comes to learning. Therefore, we are offering Virtual School Tours – where students can have the school trip experience without any added risks. Virtual School Tours take students on a school trip adventure without ever having to leave the classroom! These school trips can be accessed through the internet, meaning that all pupils can get involved, even those who are classed as high risk. And while the physical experience of a school trip may be irreplaceable, the cutting-edge technology that is used ensures that all students remain engaged. The Virtual School Tours we offer at UK School Trips are a great way to bring some excitement to your teaching. They provide a form of escapism, in which students can leave their classroom and explore another environment, no matter how far...
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