Outdoor Classroom | Cross-Curricular

Key Stage 4 Programmes

Environmental issues don’t respect subject boundaries, therefore the FSC offer ‘interdisciplinary’ courses combining geography and science to develop understanding in both subject areas.

Eco Adventure - Geography, Science and Outdoor Adventure

FSC Eco Adventure courses combine science and geography with conservation and adventure activities to create a fun learning experience that allows progression in teamworking skills, motivation and personal development.

All of the centres which offer adventurous activities are covered by AALA certification and activities are fully integrated to allow for progression throughout the course.

Most FSC centres are Eco-Centres, which means that there could also be an opportunity to help the centre in its environmental work.

Examples of Eco Adventure water based activities include canoeing, raft building, kayaking, bell boats, dragon boats, snorkeling, surfing, sailing, river walking and land based activities: climbing, abseiling, off road cycling, ghyll scrambling, caving, coasteering, mountain walking, horse riding, orienteering, archery.

Five day programme:
Active Science

A cross-curricular Science and PE programme, Active Science combines two elements: the route to investigation of the How Science Works programme with the adventurous activities strand of PE- what better ways are there to think about forces and motion than when you are abseiling, or discovering earth science with your nose pressed against rocks deep underground!

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Five day programme:
Active Geography 1

A cross-curricular Geography and PE programme, Active Geography 1 combines two elements: the coursework-focused approach Developing geographical enquiry skills with the adventurous activities strand of PE. Data collection for coursework is tailored to your chosen exam specification.

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Five day programme:
Active Geography 2

This course combines the strong geography curriculum links of Geography in action with adventure activities. Whereas the geography subject elements will focus on developing geographical skills the adventure activities will support team building and personal/physical development but will be integrated to provide a  geographical ‘ethos’ wherever possible.

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Geography and Science

Five day programme:
The Science of Geography

  • Coastal zone, Upland and/or Wetland management
  • Conservation practice
  • Energy policy
  • Pollution control.
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Geography, Environment and Conservation

Five day programme:
John Muir Award

  • Work towards the three levels of the highly-rated award.
  • Discovery and conservation of wild places.
  • Fun, adventure and exploration.
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