Geography Fieldwork
Fieldwork is an essential part of the delivery of the subject and students will undertake a variety of fieldwork during their time at Blundell’s. In recent years, the following trips have taken place: -
Year 7 – River Lowman fluvial studies
This takes place locally on site during lessons. Students study river processes and landforms.
Year 8 – Cheddar Gorge
The stunning caves, stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones that have formed within the 300 million year-old Carboniferous limestone are observed. The day includes a walk around the top of the gorge itself.
Year 9 – Big Pit, South Wales
This World Heritage Site enables students to gain an insight into what life was like years ago for the men of Wales who used to spend most of their lives digging out the coal and iron ore from beneath the ground.
Year 11 – Dunster
GCSE students have for many years based their coursework upon the impact of tourism on this beautiful medieval town that lies within Exmoor National Park.
Year 12 – River studies (River Exe)
This river has flooded many times in the past. The causes of floods in the region, river management and conflicts along the River Exe are examined.
Year 12 – Coastal Studies (Dawlish and Exmouth)
Processes, landforms, conflicts and management along this part of South Devon are investigated.
Year 12 – Urban studies (Exeter)
Students study the different land uses around Exeter.
Sixth Form Geography/History trip to Italy
This highly successful trip, that was open to both Geographers and Historians, took place in March 2009. 29 students visited Rome, including The Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and The Colosseum. This was followed by a short coach ride to visit Sorrento, the island of Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum and a walk to the summit of one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, Mt Vesuvius.
