Historians and geographers of the future

The history and geography teams at ÃÛÌÒapp are dedicated to inspiring and developing historians and geographers of the future.Ìý

We encourage learners to develop the skills they need to understand and interrogate the world around them, so that they become well-rounded global citizens of tomorrow, leading to positive outcomes for their future careers.Ìý

Top tips for planning a greener fieldtrip

As you plan for geography fieldtrips, in the local area or further afield, Eco-Schools Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, Lee Wray-Davies shares some useful tips for planning a greener fieldtrip.

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Real Geographers series. Find out more.

Real Geographers series

Studying geography can lead to some exciting and varied careers. Our new Real Geographers series features some real-life geographers who share their love of geography and passion for their job. Find out why studying geography can lead to some exciting future careers.
Real Geographers series. Find out more.

Real Historians series

Studying history can lead to a wide variety of careers. In Our Real Historians series we feature some real-life historians who share their love of history, why history is important, and how their education led to an exciting and interesting career.

Geographers of the future

Fieldwork is an important aspect of geography and helps develop an array of useful life skills. Fieldwork can be challenging, informative, sometimes messy but often a lot of fun. It allows students to explore issues and questions in a real-world context and to question their own findings. It nurtures analytical and critical thinking and helps to build resilience.Ìý

Take a look at our fieldwork videos and explore our free resources to help develop the skills you will need.

Pre-Fieldwork Planning: tips for planning a successful field trip

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  • The future of Onscreen Assessment - why English first?

    GCSE English will be our first exams in a core subject to go fully onscreen, subject to Ofqual approval. But why GCSE English first? Ìý

    The answer builds on ongoing research, pilot schemes and conversations we’ve undertaken to better understand how onscreen assessments might work, why and in what way they’re useful for students (and schools and colleges) and importantly, why and when we should implement them.

  • Debunking Five Key Myths About Maths

    byÌýDr Ems Lord, NRICH

    Although maths is the most popular A Level choice among teenagers (JCQ, 2023), we must address the negative attitudes surrounding a subject where it’s socially acceptable to claim to be ‘no good with numbers’, that ‘maths has no uses in the real-world’ or that ‘maths is boring.’Ìý

    As someone who loves the subject I chose to study and teach, I’m focusing my efforts on challenging those negative beliefs and I hope that the ideas in this article encourage you to do so too.Ìý

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