This term Gefen and Rimon had an exciting look at different journeys and what they need
to go on different journeys. The first half term we focused on our school, looking at the
position of places within school and planning and creating 3D maps. We also looked at
famous journeys such as journeys across the desert and Shackleton’s journey to the
Antarctic. In Spring 2, we planned and went on our own trips within the community and
then wrote in our travel journals on our return. The students used life skills such as
travelling safely as well as learning many geography skills like using maps and
compasses. The students really enjoyed this practical and useful project and we were
excited with their learning!
Teacher’s Reflections
This has ended up being one of my favourite projects I have ever done. I think this is due to the fact that all of the skills were so life skills based and therefore I could see clearly how this learning could support the pupils in the future. One of thehighlights was learning to use the 3d printer, the childrenʼs creations using it are amazing and fit perfectly into the lego model of the school. I am excited to see this displayed as a long term reminder of this project. The most challenging part of this project was teaching the pupils how to use a compass, I think if I were to do this project again I would dedicated more time to this and go on expeditions using the compasses. Overall, I have throughly enjoyed this project and I am excited to showcase Rimon’s hard work at the exhibition.
– Kathleen McEnallay
Students’ Reflections
“My favourite part of the project was learning about maps” – Eli C
“I thought the project was interesting and I learnt a lot about travelling” – Eli F
