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Geography Tours

A geography study trip to Iceland offers students a unique and enriching educational experience. The island’s landscape, shaped by volcanic activity and glacial movements, provides a real-world classroom for studying geological processes.

Students can explore the Southern Coast and witness the power of geothermal energy at sites like the Geysir. The country’s stunning waterfalls, including the iconic Gullfoss, and vast glaciers, offer insights into the forces of erosion and glaciation.

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Geography Tours in Iceland

Iceland's commitment to sustainable energy and conservation provides valuable lessons in environmental science and sustainable practices. Students can learn about renewable energy first-hand by visiting geothermal power plants and understanding the nation's innovative approaches to harnessing natural resources.

With its safe, welcoming environment and wealth of natural wonders, Iceland is an ideal destination for geography school trips that aim to inspire a deep appreciation for the planet's geological and environmental diversity.

When to visit Iceland? Iceland is an all year round destination, making it a perfect option for a half term geography tour.

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Excursions

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Perlan Museum

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Golden Circle Tour

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Friðheimar - Tomato Farm

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Case Studies

Rugby School: Geography trip to Iceland Geography

Rugby School: Geography trip to Iceland

Rugby school raced along the Black Basalt Beaches in Super Jeeps, swam in the secret lagoon, explored Reykjavik and saw the northern lights.

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Learning Objectives

  • AQA

    • Tectonic Hazards – Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are the result of physical processes 
    • Plate tectonics Theory 
    • Global distribution of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and their relationship to plate margins 
    • Physical processes taking place at different types of plate margin (constructive, destructive, and conservative) that lead to earthquakes and volcanic activity.  
    • Tectonics Hazards – The effects of, and responses to, a tectonic hazard vary between areas of contrasting levels of wealth. 
    • Primary and secondary effects of a tectonic hazard. 
    • Immediate and long-term responses to a tectonic hazard. 
    • Use named examples to show how the effects and responses to a tectonic hazard vary between two areas of contrasting levels of wealth.  
    • Tectonic Hazards – Management can reduce the effects of a tectonic hazard. 
    • Reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic hazard. 
    • How monitoring, prediction, protection, and planning can reduce the risks from a tectonic hazard. 
    • Climate Change – Climate change is the result of natural and human factors and has a range of effects. 
    • Evidence for climate change from the beginning of the Quaternary period to the present day. 
    • Possible causes of climate change: 
    • Natural factors – orbital changes, volcanic activity, and solar output 
    • Human factors – use of fossil fuels, agriculture, and deforestation. 
    • Overview of the effects of climate change on people and the environment.  
    • Climate Change – Managing climate change involves both mitigation (reducing causes) and adaptation (responding to Change) 
    • Mitigation – alternate energy production, carbon capture, planting trees, international agreements 
    • Adaptation – change in agricultural systems, managing water supply, reducing the risk from rising sea levels 

  • Edexcel

    • Topic 2 – Weather Hazards & Climate Change 
    • The atmosphere operates as a global system transferring heat and energy 
    • The global climate was different in the past and continues to change due to natural causes 
    • Global climate is now changing as a result of human activity  
    • Topic 6 – Resource Management 
    • A natural resource is any feature or part of the environment that can be used to meet human needs 
    • The patterns of the distribution and consumption of natural resources varies on a global and national scale 
    • Energy Resource Management – Subtopic 6A 

  • OCR

    • Component 01: Our Natural World 
    • Global Hazards, Changing Climates & Distinctive Landscapes 
    • Physical Geography Fieldwork 

  • WJEC

    • Unit 1: Changing Physical and Human Landscapes 
    • Theme 3: Tectonic Landscapes & Hazards 
    • Unit 2: Environmental and Development Issues 
    • Theme 5: Weather, Climate & Ecosystems 
    • Theme 8: Environmental Challenges 

Case Studies

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The Chase School’s Geography and History Tour to Sorrento

Climbing 800m up Mount Vesuvius’s 1281m was the clear highlight, offering incredible views and a first-hand look at volcanic activity. At Solfatara, students saw bubbling mud pools and steaming fumaroles

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Immanuel College Cross-Curriculum Tour to New York, USA

Immanuel College discovered this year that a cross-curricular trip to New York is inspiring and insightful for all Key Stage students. Consequently, cross-curricular trips are becoming increasingly popular

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Rugby School: Geography trip to Iceland

Rugby school raced along the Black Basalt Beaches in Super Jeeps, swam in the secret lagoon, explored Reykjavik and saw the northern lights.

“Our final waterfall, Skogafoss, sees you climb 429 steps to the top. A great example of emergent landforms due to isostatic land rebound. The cliffs that the waterfall falls over, used to be marine cliffs!”

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