Mountains make the best classroom
We have seen it with our own eyes. Student's faces light up with fascination, awe and excitement. The children who struggle to sit still and focus in classrooms are suddenly engaged, inquisitive and asking questions.
Bringing your Geography class into the outdoors with us could just make your lesson legendary. Having worked with one particular client for over a decade, we have seen the positive impact on students following a day on the hill learning about their surroundings.
What does an outdoor Geography lesson look like?
It may feel like opening a can of worms but with us on side, we can organise logistics, safety and route planning to ensure you can focus on teaching your students outside of the four walls of a classroom. In fact, this might just be your favourite lesson to deliver yet!
Lessons that leave lasting impressions?
- Mountain walks exploring glacial valleys and landforms
- River walks looking at the landscapes they create and their processes including v-shaped valleys, waterfalls, oxbow lakes, and meanders
- Erosion causes and impact on coastal and mountain environments
- Environmental and eco-systems walk with a focus on landscapes, human impact, biodiversity and sustainability
- Orienteering and map walks, exploring various terrains, understanding contours, topography and scale
The options are endless! Give us a call and let’s explore what you would like to achieve with your lesson plan.
What do our services include?
What would you like us to help you with? We are flexible and detail-orientated, and can provide whatever you require to help you to deliver a brilliant lesson.
- Safety and professionalism – From risk assessments to safeguarding procedures and insurance, we have everything in place and multiple levels of planning to ensure you are safely supported. All of our staff are enhanced DBS checked and experienced Mountain Leaders, and we have several communication methods to cover all bases and give peace of mind.
- Routes that WOW – Knowing areas like the back of our hand helps but we also boast meticulous route planning and attention to detail, we take you to breathtaking locations that really WOW and help bring your Geography lesson to life.
- Working together to achieve only the best – Aligning ourselves with your goals, we find locations that are suitable for your Geography focus and plan the day to suit your needs and the group's abilities. We understand that everyone learns differently, and every group requires a tailored approach to get the most out of the session.
Have your Geography day your way, ensuring you come away from the lesson feeling satisfied your students have learnt and been inspired in a safe, fun environment.
Ready to chat through some ideas?
