Historians and geographers of the future

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

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. 

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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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.

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

Develop your fieldwork skills

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

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