Bringing the Past Alive on a School Trip to Normandy
Bringing the Past Alive on a School Trip to Normandy Travel & Tourism Every dedicated teacher is constantly on the lookout for ways to fuel the imagination of young learners. Organising a school trip to bring the dusty pages of history to life is (or should be) at the top of the list. No subject benefits more from the opportunity to visit the sites where monumental events of the past took place, and no subject offers such a wealth of choice when it comes to planning a school trip. Exploring the Legacy of Normandy The Normandy region of France is a logical c hoice for a school trip, with multiple sites relating to the study of medieval times through to the bloody battles of WWII. From primary to GCSE level, students can benefit from numerous programmes in place at the museums and monuments, many of which can be geared specifically towards curriculum requirements. Medieval History For pupils undertaking studies of the Norman Conquest, a trip to Normandy takes them t...