Fieldwork
KS2-KS3 transition
Providing a range of stimulating fieldwork and outdoor learning experiences for children at the transition into Key Stage 3 is key to firing their imaginations and developing their interest in geographical topics.
If you teach geography at KS2, we’d love to hear about the fieldwork that you do with your students. Drop us a line at fieldwork@rgs.org.
The GA Primary Geography Handbook includes a chapter dedicated to fieldwork, including tips for planning your trip, suggestions for activities and ideas for making the most of your local area. There is also an excellent chapter on using your school grounds, with a comprehensive list of activities to try out. Buy your copy of the GA Primary Geography Handbook here
Focus group results
The results of our consultation about the proposed content of these pages are now available.
Documents to download
Progression in Primary Fieldwork
- Ali Pook, AST for Primary Education in Somerset, has summarised progression in key fieldwork skills between Year 1 and Year 6.
Involving children in risk assessment
- Risk assessment is a vital part of any fieldwork preparation. This article outlines an idea for how you can make the process more interactive, involving the children in making decisions about what's safe and what's not.
Creating a sense of place
- This document introduces a range of fun and engaging activities to enable pupils to discover and identify with their own environment.