Year 10 Geographers visited the FSC Field Studies Centre in Epping Forest on Friday, January 18, to investigate how river channel and drainage basin characteristics impact on flood risk.
The eager students collected a range of primary data including considering the geology by taking and examining soil samples, measuring the river width and depth and velocity- which involved stepping into the river up to their knees and they loved it!
“Students were able to apply the knowledge they have learnt in their lessons to a real life context which is immeasurable” added Ms Purdue, the Curriculum Leader for Geography.
The trip was part funded with the help of an Educational Grant secured from The Jack Petchey Foundation.
Ms Purdue finished off by saying: “I know what the students saw and learnt will really help them in their exams next year as they could see for themselves what they had been learning about all year in class.”
