Missed the Northern Lights in the UK?
You lucky few in the North with that stunning display of the Northern Lights over the UK last week. We in the South were quite envious of the glorious photographs displayed on the BBC website.
However, all is not lost for us Southerners - you can still see the Aurora Borealis on a student trip to Iceland during the months of October through to April. We are currently getting a lot of requests for 2012 and even 2013 so if you are thinking of planning a trip do get in touch soon. These dates tie in very nicely with the forecast by Nasa that these next two winters are likely to be the best show of Northern Lights for over a decade - if not more if some reports are to be believed.
The Alaska website offers you and your students a chance to see what the likelihood of seeing the Northern Lights - sun solar flare activity and clear skies permitting!
Posted on January 31, 2012 in Arctic , Geography , Geology , Geysers , glaciers , Northern Lights , Science , Study Trips | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
Autumn half term student trip to the Bay of Naples
We are delighted to announce we have some availability for a very special all inclusive trip to the very best of the Bay of Naples for you and your students.
Your tour will include 6 full days in Italy, all excursions including Mount Vesuvius and observatory, Phlegrean fields, a boat trip to the glorious Isle of Capri, and of course an inspiring trip to Pompeii and Herculaneum with some time in the resort town of Sorrento. All the meals are included making this a fully inclusive trip.
At only £599 for your students (based on 40 students and 4 teachers) this represents excellent value for money. The flights depart early on the 31st October from Gatwick returning in the evening of the 5th November. (smaller group sizes can be accommodated too!)
Please e mail for full details study@discovertheworld.co.uk
Posted on January 25, 2012 in Bay of Naples , Classics , Geography , Sorrento , Study Trips , Travel Stories , Volcanoes | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
Happy New Year - Chinese style!
Join with us and celebrate the start of the Chinese new year on Monday 23rd January as we welcome in the Year of the Dragon.
Following on from the Beijing Olympics it is fitting that we in the UK celebrate with our Chinese friends as we have been handed the baton in this Olympic year of 2012.
China is a fascinating mix of cultures, customs and of course the Great Wall of China is the only man made structure to be seen from space. Whilst we cannot yet take you on a space flight (Virgin lookout for our first school enquiry!) we can help you to take your students to this incredible country. With many of your students studying Mandarin it is a great opportunity for them to practise their linguistic skills.
Gong Xi Fa Cai - Happy New Year!
Posted on January 17, 2012 in China , Study Trips , Travel Stories | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
ASE Conference - Eyjafjallajokull ash...
Thank you for coming to visit us at the ASE Conference in Liverpool.
It was great to meet you and to share some of the ash from the famously unprounceable volcano Eyjafjallajokull. Whilst at the conference we found out the ash is magnetic!
That is why the lightening was so spectacular as the volcano erupted - captured fantastically by this amazing photograph by Ragnar.
If you would like more information about the volcano do sign up for our free on-line study aid. You can also request some ash for yourself to see what all the fuss was about at study@discovertheworld.co.uk
If you would like to collect some ash yourself why not join us on an Iceland study visit.
Posted on January 12, 2012 in Geography , Geology , Science , Study Trips , Travel Stories , Volcanoes | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
Cern - student trips at the speed of light
CERN offers a fantastic learning opportunity for A2 physics and we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Study trips to CERN at the Association of Science Educators Conference in Liverpool.
VISITORS to the Association of Science Educators Conference in Liverpool on 4th to 7th January can browse the exhibition for FREE. Don’t miss out on the most extensive Science Education Exhibition in Europe we would be delighted to meet you there to discuss how you can take your students on a trip of a lifetime. WE ARE ON STAND A42
And with CERN in the news this week with the discovery of Higgs Boson - 2012 could be an exciting time to be a physicist!
Posted on December 15, 2011 in Science , Study Trips | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
Eyjafjallajokull erupts ... for those that missed it...
If you were affected by Eyjafjallajokull's ash cloud or simply want to know more about this 2010 eruption then take a look at our BRAND NEW online study aids.
Written by David Rogers and Simon Ross these brand new case study material, classroom resources and lessons give you first hand accounts, video clips and maps and diagrams supported by stunning images. To get your FREE access please register
In addition get YOUR OWN SAMPLE OF THE ASH by e mailing us study@discovertheworld.co.uk.
This online study aid will give you everything you ever wanted to know about Iceland's famously unpronounceable volcano! Even how to pronounce it.......
Posted on November 17, 2011 in Geography , Geology , Science , Study Trips , Volcanoes | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this
