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Educational Tours : Geography - Icelandic Field Studies

Subject Overview

This extraordinary environment of fire and ice provides perfect case study material for geography, geology or environmental science students. In addition, as the least populated country in Europe, it provides unique study opportunities for students to discover how man has adapted to coping with such environmental extremes.

Our Icelandic Field Studies course makes the most of the opportunities for study that this amazing country has to offer. With such a special destination it is only natural that this course is flexible and completely tailored to your requirements.

These trips are typically offered in March, April, May and October (other times of the year are possible). Courses are usually 5 or 6 days but can be arranged to suit your timescales.

Modules available in Iceland:

Geography
Plate tectonics and the lithosphere
Coastal processes and landforms
Glaciation
Hydrology and fluvial systems
Outwash features and processes
Natural hazards
Population and social structure
History and economic development
Alternative energy and resources

Physical Geography
Global tectonics and geological structures
Rock forming processes
Energy and matter
Quaternary geology

A tour of Iceland can include a PGL Field Studies Course Representative, who will liaise with coach drivers, hotel managers and any activity providers on your behalf. Your Course Representative will lead the teaching sessions in the field and in the evening as required, using presentations geared to the relevant syllabus topics. An Icelandic guide is available at a supplement.

Course materials include student notes and teacher guides. All our Field Studies courses are directly linked to the National Curriculum and to the exam specifications for Geography. Course material is constantly reviewed and developed to maintain relevance.

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