Spark your pupils' imaginations by taking them out of the classroom to see real tangible things. Mary Muggridge, an experienced teacher and local authority adviser presents three trip ideas for teaching outside the classroom. Goonhilly Earth Station made its last transmission in 2008, but at one time was the largest satellite station on Earth. Mary Muggridge explains how looking to local industry can inspire some amazing trips. The National Space Centre at Leicester is really worth the trip if you want to inspire your class about space and give them an immersive experience. The Field Studies Centre at Dale Fort is a residential base for science study, and in this film we see a class as they are taken away from home. For some, it's for the first time. Mary Muggridge shares her experiences of leading residential trips.

Video Series: Great Lesson Ideas
Release Date 2010