VISIT INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS
"INVESTIGATING THE THAMES"
River Studies for Schools 2007-2008
The Thames in London is often seen as a polluted,
lifeless area of little value for river studies.
Not so! London is here because of the river. This
waterway is a major wildlife corridor through
our capital, a powerful natural force and the
focus for intense debate over its future.
Thousands of school children every year investigate
the river with Thames Explorer through programmes
that promote a deeper understanding of the river
and link directly to the National Curriculum.
On riverside trails you can record evidence of
the growth of London and the impact of settlement
on the river. Many explore the foreshore - an
excellent area for studying the river at close
quarters and for recording evidence of river geography,
ecology and environmental change. It is also one
of the most accessible archaeological sites in
London, full of evidence of the city's past. Whatever
you do, we hope that everyone who visits us takes
away a little bit of the Thames magic!
| NEW FOR
SUMMER 2007
- KS1, 2 & 4 programmes in East London.
Three spectacular sites are now available
at Greenwich, Shadwell and Trinity Buoy
Wharf where we have developed exciting
new programmes in Science, Geography and
History. See our schools brochure for
further information.
Click here
for more information |
What does the Thames Explorer Trust offer?
Full support for a river study including
- fieldwork throughout the year led by experienced
staff
- education packs and resources
- teacher training
- advice on planning a river visit
Which curriculum areas are supported?
All our activities support the National Curriculum
programmes of study from Key Stages 1 to 3. GCSE
and A-level study visits can also be organised.
Our most popular programmes offer activities
in Science, Geography and History. Studying Environmental
Issues offers links to Citizenship. New programmes
are being developed to support work in English,
ICT and Art.
This brochure outlines our most popular programmes.
We can also devise a programme to fit your particular
needs. This service is particularly useful for
GCSE and A-level coursework. All programmes are
of a practical nature, designed to give pupils
an understanding of the river and the skills necessary
to investigate different themes.
Free planning visit for teachers
You are welcome to come to our Thames Education
Centre in Chiswick to discuss your visit and look
at the site.
Advice by telephone
If you are unable to visit, then you can telephone
the Centre to discuss your visit. During busy
periods, staff will be teaching - just leave a
message and we will return your call. A good time
to phone is between 3.30 and 4.30pm.
Length of sessions
Each session lasts 2 hours. A full day programme
offers one fieldwork session and one indoor activities
session. A half day programme (one session) is
also possible, though a full day is recommended
in order to maximise the impact of the visit.
Group sizes
Programmes are designed for one class of up to
30 pupils. Please observe this limit. On certain
days (tides permitting), we can cater for two
classes. You would then be charged for 2 groups.
Costs per group
- ·Standard costs: Half day £140
Full day £190
- Costs for trips to Shadwell, Greenwich &
Trinity Buoy Wharf:- Full days only £175
- Partnership programmes costs: Fees vary for
programmes offered in partnership with Kew Bridge
Steam Museum,
- Please phone for details.
Supervision
We recommend a ratio of 1 adult to 6 pupils for
all groups with children aged eleven or under
to make the visit educationally effective and
safe. For children under eight, this ratio is
essential. For pupils over the age of eight, a
minimum of 1 adult per 10 children is necessary.
Special needs
Our activities are aimed at being accessible to
everyone and we offer fieldwork and resources
adapted to a range of special needs. Wheelchair
access may be difficult at some sites. It is important
that prior to a visit you discuss with us any
special needs your pupils have.
A
WARNING!
BOOK AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.
FORESHORE VISITS AT CHISWICK GET RESERVED EARLY
IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR!
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