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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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.

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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    Matt Parker is a renowned stand-up comedian and maths author, with a popular YouTube channel attracting almost one million subscribers. Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt now lives and works in the UK. His new book, Humble Pi, is a Number 1 Bestseller. 

    Following Matt’s recent appearance on Pearson’s The Right Angle Podcast, Subject Lead and Podcast Host Nicola Woodford-Smith, reflects on their discussion and shares learnings on ways that teachers can foster a passion for maths among learners – not least by encouraging acceptance of mistakes and failures.

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