Geography trip takes learning outside of the classroom

As part of their Geography studies, all students in Thirds recently spent a day undertaking fieldwork at Salford Quays. 

Focussing on the issue of urban generation, students were able to study the regeneration of the Manchester Docklands first-hand to understand the impact of deindustrialisation on UK cities. 

On a guided tour, students learned about the redevelopment and rebranding of the dockland area before carrying out their own data collection activities. 

Geography teacher Mrs McNabb led the trip. She said: “Fieldwork is an essential element of Geography and I am delighted that we have, once again, been able to bring these students into the field to enhance their studies. 

“The students have been practising key skills, such as interpreting and analysing the data they collected to form their own conclusions.  These cross-curricular skills will benefit the students in all of their future studies, especially as they begin their GCSE courses next year.”

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