History & Classics
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Welcome to Equity With more than 83 years of experience in school travel, at Equity we are committed to enhancing the lives of young people through experiences that inspire. Delivered by specialists who understand how History & Classics curriculums work, our tours bring classroom learning to life, and are designed to support your teaching, enrich the school experience and motivate your students to achieve more.
Take young minds beyond the classroom and the scope of what they can achieve is astounding, from seeing them lay a wreath at war memorials to interacting with archaeological sources, while the Learning Away initiative (p08) highlights the wider benefits our trips can bring, such as enhanced well-being, improved behaviour and better exam results.
Education Partnership of the Year 2015
Best Educational Product 2014
We won Education Partnership of the Year at the Education Investor Awards, along with UCL Institute of Education (IOE), for our delivery of the First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours Programme.
Our Battlefields Programme won Best Educational Product at the British Youth Travel Awards 2014, recognising our innovate approach as being grounded in pedagogical best practice.
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Welcome to Equity
A journey of discovery
Learning Away works!
History
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Focus on: Flanders Field
Ypres & Somme Belgium
London UK
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Normandy France
Paris France
Berlin: Through the eyes of a teacher
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Berlin Germany
Krakow Poland
New York: The highs and lows of American history
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New York USA
Washington USA
China
Classics
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Bay of Naples & Sorrento: Everyday Roman life
Bay of Naples & Sorrento Italy
Rome Italy
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Sicily Italy
Athens Greece
Educational Tours
Lest we forget... Equity, together with UCL Institute of Education, is delivering the government’s secondary school initiative as part of the First World War National Centenary Education Programme. Be part of the Battlefields Tours Programme and let the stories of those who served live on through your students. Free places for two students and one teacher for every statefunded secondary school. Take up your free place and give us a call on 01273 810 770 or email
[email protected] to register your interest.
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A journey of discovery linked to your curriculum
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or centuries, people have been travelling the globe and visiting the sites of lost civilisations and monumental events to investigate historical sources and unravel the mysteries of the past. While instilling this sense of adventure into each and every trip, our curriculum-relevant History and Classics experiences support your teaching, give greater purpose to concepts learnt in class and prepare your students for a successful life beyond school.
Curriculum-focused fun
Teachers as experts
We understand the importance of supporting your classroom teaching, so we link our itineraries to KS3, Pearson (Edexcel), AQA, OCR and Eduqas (WJEC) specifications. This makes it easier for you to promote the value of a history or classics trip in your school and gives you confidence that, no matter how much fun your group is having, their experience is always curriculum-relevant. With the ongoing transition to reform exam specifications, our trips have been linked to current specs, with core links for 2016 and beyond also highlighted.
We appreciate that you, the teachers, are the real subject experts, so we work directly with schools and experienced practitioners to validate our curriculum links, critique our itineraries and provide timely feedback so we can continually improve. Special thanks go to Catherine Michica De Oliveira, History Specialist at Chailey School, East Sussex, Ollie Sharpe, History Specialist and Deputy Principle at Stephenson Academy, Milton Keynes, Claire McKay, History teacher at Henry Cort Community College and Steven Hunt, Director of PGCE Classics/Latin at the University of Cambridge for their contributions.
Flexible, tailored, adaptable
The curriculum... and beyond!
Our flexible itineraries allow you to tailor a trip that meets your aims. Our specialist teams understand how KS3, GCSE and A-Level History & Classics specs work, so they can better understand and support your planning, whilst creating a tour to deliver the required learning outcomes.
Selected to deliver the Government’s WWI Centenary Education Programme with UCL Institute of Education, you could receive three free places on our Western Front tours until spring 2019. Our Battlefields tours promote a deeper understanding of the Great War and invite students to engage in community projects, while teachers gain free access to accredited CPD training. Find out more and register for free places at www.equityschooltravel.co.uk/ioe
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Learning Away
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It’s official, learning outside of the classroom works
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stablished in 2009, the Learning Away initiative worked alongside sixty UK partner schools to explore the impacts that high-quality residentials can have on young people. The evidence gained from five years of research emphasises the powerful benefits of out-ofclassroom learning, from helping students to discover their talents, to improving their subject knowledge and creating a sense of belonging. Read on to take a closer look at the evidence...
“ Learning Away has shown that a residential learning experience provides opportunities and benefits that cannot be achieved in any other educational context or setting. The impact is greater when residentials are fully integrated with a school’s curriculum and ethos.” Learning Away Final Evaluation Report, York Consulting 2015
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The evidence
From students' feedback the findings reveal that less formal environments can create new avenues for experiencing success, while immersive learning can deepen understanding:
Engagement in learning
79%
... of students indicated that residentials made them realise that what they learn at school is important to them.
Aspirations and self worth
87%
... who attend residentials say they are more confident to try new things.
Behaviour and belonging
82%
... said that their residential experience helped them realise they could get on with people from other classes or schools.
Better results
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... achieved higher than their predicted grade, compared to 21% who did not attend their trip.
Teachers can gain a fuller picture of their students’ strengths, enabling them to nurture their abilities back at school. As a result, the increased sense of confidence, self belief and peer support gained from an overnight stay can encourage young people to be more resilient, set higher goals and, ultimately, achieve more.
Brilliant residentials from Equity Out-of-classroom learning holds huge potential but, in order for the impacts to be truly transformative, a trip must be remarkable - Learning Away defines these experiences as ‘Brilliant Residentials.’ At Equity we aim for each and every one of our trips to be Brilliant. Achieving this relies on a sound partnership between schools and trip providers, so our specialists work alongside you to create tailored trips that meet the success criteria defined by Learning Away:
• Trips with at least one overnight stay • Integrating our experiences with your school curriculum • Planning an itinerary that meets students’ specific learning needs • Featuring a wide range of new and memorable experiences • Allowing space for students and staff to develop collaborative relationships
Visit www.learningaway.org for a full list of Brilliant Residential criteria and access to free resources
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History
Ypres & Somme In WWI fierce fighting took place around the town and neither the British nor the Germans could claim to control the area. At Wijtschate (located about 10 miles south of Ypres) a German corporal called Adolf Hitler rescued a wounded comrade and won the highest honour a German soldier could win – the Iron Cross. Despite fearsome losses on both sides, neither could dominate the other.
Flanders: Far more than a History trip
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he scarred landscapes of Flanders tell the stories of the millions of soldiers from 50 nations who lost their lives on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918. For many students, a visit here is far more than a school trip. By researching an ancestor or member of their community who fought in the war they develop a personal connection, which allows them to better engage with the reality and complexities of the Great War. From visiting re-built cities like Ypres, to experiencing the horror of the trenches and the silence of the cemeteries, students return home with a substantiated understanding of the era, along with the personal stories of those who fell.
Enquiry question: How is the First World War remembered?
Poppies and poetry
Cemetries and monuments
It was here in Flanders that Major John McCrae wrote one of the most quoted poems of the war, 'In Flanders Fields'. His reference to the poppies growing over the graves of servicemen, lead to the flower becoming one of the world’s most iconic symbols of war-time remembrance.
Almost 12,000 crosses mark the graves at Tyne Cot (the world’s largest Commonwealth cemetery), while Langemark cemetery remembers the German soldiers who fell. Soldiers from the Indian sub-continent are commemorated at Neuve Chapelle memorial, while Thiepval is dedicated to Britain and South Africa.
Personal stories
Remembrance services & ceremonies
The In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres emphasises the personal stories of those who fought through photography, authentic artefacts, interactive displays and exhibits.
At the most significant British WWI memorial, the road is closed to the Menin Gate every evening at 8pm and the Last Post bugle call heralds the daily public remembrance ceremony.
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The Mark I tank is surrounded by 122nd Brigade infantry during the Somme offensive.
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Ypres & Somme
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ith a focus on student-led learning, our enquiry-based tours are designed to promote a deeper understanding of the Great War, with student and teacher resources created by UCL Institute of Education.
Here's how it works: Step 1 Select your enquiry question(s) • • • •
How is the First World War remembered? What was life really like for soldiers on the Western Front? How did technology and tactics develop on the Western Front? How diverse and multicultural was the First World War?
• What impact did the First World War have upon our local community?
Step 2 Our specialists work with you to create a tailored itinerary that’s based around your enquiry question(s).
Step 3 Supplied in plenty of time before your trip, our student-led resources and itinerary-specific materials allow your group to prepare in advance and engage with your enquiry question(s).
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Ypres & Somme - Sample 3 day itinerary Enquiry question 1: What was life really like for soldiers on the Western Front? Enquiry question 2: How is the First World War remembered?
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Ypres Salient I Investigate the reality of life as a WWI soldier collecting evidence from audio snippets, war diaries and letters. Visit: Lijssenthoek Cemetery, Poperinge Death Cells, Memorial Museum Passchendaele
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Ypres Salient II Consider the importance of cemeteries in rememberance and investigate what life was like in the trenches. Visit: Essex Farm Cemetery, Langemark German Cemetery, Sanctuary Wood, Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial, Menin Gate (Last Post Ceremony), In Flanders Museum, Free time in Ypres
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The Somme I Visit the Somme battlefields and explore the reality of life for soldiers from the Commonwealth. Visit: Indian Memorial at Neuve Chapelle, Sheffield Memorial Park, Lochnagar Crater, Devonshire Trench, Delville Wood, Caterpillar Valley, Newfoundland Park, Thiepval Memorial, Return to Calais, stop on route to Vimy Canadian Memorial
This itinerary with all inclusions from £209* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, mother of future Queen Elizabeth I, marry in secret and Henry breaks with the Catholic Church.
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London
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three-day visit to the Capital, which exposes students to several aspects of British history. Visiting important sites relating to the Tudor Dynasty and wartime England, we focus on key topics, including the Elizabethan era, Britain at War and Crime and Punishment through the ages. Many sites are located within a relatively small geographical area, and the topics link to key GCSE specifications, including the new medicine through time theme, as well as KS3 National Curriculum criteria. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Health & Medicine in Britain
Science Museum, Florence Nightingale Museum, Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garret, Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum
The Tudor Dynasty
Royal Palaces, National Portrait Gallery, Tower of London
Elizabethan England
Royal Palaces, National Portrait Gallery, London Dungeons, Tower of London, Globe Theatre
Britain during WWI and WWII
Imperial War Museum, St Paul's Cathedral
Crime and Punishment
Clink Prison Museum, London Dungeons
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The Elizabethans and Britain at War - Sample 3 day itinerary
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Britain at War Follow the stories of those on the front line whose lives were shaped by war, from WWI and WWII to the present day, then empathise and ask questions about those on the the homefront. Visit: Imperial War Museum
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Royalty and Power Discuss the significance and impact of Royal palaces and fortresses, and explore the legacy left behind by the Tudor dynasty. Visit: Royal Palaces Tour - Choose from: The Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, The Banqueting House and Kensington Palace
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Crime and Punishment Trace the development of law, order and punishment through the ages and enter one of Britain’s oldest former prisons. Visit: London Dungeons, Clink Prison Museum
This itinerary with all inclusions from £194* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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The D-day landings take place on beaches across Normandy.
Prices from £225 per person
Normandy
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four-day tour of Normandy, which covers a breadth of the KS3 curriculum as well as making links with key topics for teaching, including the Norman Conquest and WWII.
Students are given plenty of opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of key events within these periods by investigating and critiquing a range of historical sources.
Key topics The Development of Church, state and society in medieval Britain 1066-1509 • The Norman Conquest • The Hundred Years War
Challenges for Britain, Europe and the Wider World 1901 – Present, The Second World War and the wartime leadership of Winston Churchill.
Main Case Study Opportunities
The Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux Cathedral, Falaise Castle (birthplace place of William the Conqueror), visit to Honfleur
D-Day landing beaches (Omaha, Juno and Gold) – Juno Beach Centre, Aromanches 360 cinema, D-Day landings museum Aromaches, American Cemetery
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Shaping Europe - Medieval Britain, the Norman Conquest and WWII - Sample 4 day itinerary Day 1
Orientation and Geographical significance of the Normandy Region Take in the historic landscapes of Normandy and deduce why it was chosen as the main crossing point for troops in 1066 and during the D-Day landings.
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The Second World War – D-Day Landings Put classroom learning into context at the D-Day landing beaches, and enhance understanding at WWII exhibits and interactive displays. Visit: Pointe du Hoc, Omaha beach, Coleville American Cemetery, Arromanches 360 cinema, D-Day landing museum
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The Norman Conquest (Bayeux Tapestry and William the Conqueror) Interpret the story of the Bayeux tapestry and assess the benefits of castle building and natural defence at William the Conqueror’s birthplace. Visit: Visit local market, Bayeux Tapestry, Falaise Castle
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The Hundred Years' War Evaluate how Honfleur’s strategic position gave it a distinct advantage during and after the Hundred Years’ War. Visit: Honfleur
This itinerary with all inclusions from £285* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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Marie Antoinette is sent to the guillotine.
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Paris
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four-day tour which invites students to explore the ideas of conflict, tension and peace-making, delving deeper into the defining moments of French and European history, while delivering an immersive cultural experience.
Linking to KS3, GCSE and A-Level History specifications for study from 2016 onwards, this trip gives a powerful insight into how Paris and French culture have been shaped by events such as the Enlightenment and the Versailles Peace Treaty. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Peace settlements after WWI and WWII
Palace of Versailles, Bateaux Parisiens river cruise, Musée du Louvre
Enlightenment in Europe
Eiffel Tower, Cité de Sciences, Musée du Louvre
Transition and development in Germany 1919-1991
Palace of Versailles
Weimar & Nazi Germany
Palace of Versailles
Renaissance and Reformation
Musée Grevin, Notre Dame, Musée du Louvre
The French Revolutionary Wars
La Concierge, Musée Grevin, Sainte-Chapelle, Notre Dame
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Reformation, revolution, enlightenment and peace - Sample 4 day itinerary Day 1
Cross the channel arriving at your accommodation
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The impact of History on Culture Explore the roles that politics and culture have had on the city’s architecture, and investigate the themes of monarchy and revolution at the prison where Marie Antoinette was held. Visit: Guided city tour, Notre Dame, Ile de la Cite, the Latin Quarter, La Conciergerie, free time to visit the Eiffel Tower
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Peace and changing Germany Enhance your understanding of the Treaty of Versailles and the impact it had on Europe and the wider world. Visit: Palace of Versailles, Tour Montparnasse
Day 4
Return journey home
This itinerary with all inclusions from £239* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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Berlin Clearly West Berlin was an anomaly: an island of freedom locked 100 miles inside Sovietcontrolled East Germany. In 1948, Josef Stalin mounted a blockade, cutting off the city from its Western suppliers. The United States responded with an airlift that went on for 300 days, until Stalin finally backed off and signed an agreement with the other three powers, guaranteeing Western access to the enclave.
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Berlin: Through the eyes of a teacher by Ollie Sharp - History Specialist & Deputy Principal, Stevenson Academy, Milton Keynes
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erlin bears the scars of the 20th century like no other city in Europe. Here, some of the key events of the most tumultuous century in mankind’s history have occurred making this a very relevant destination for history students studying the spectrum of History GCSE specifications. Over the last 100 years, tragedy, horror, hope and resurrection have all played a part in creating what is now one of the most forward thinking and interesting cities in the world. The savagery and ambition of the Nazi regime echoes within the brutalist architecture of the Olympic stadium; the scars on the Reichstag remind of the day that Russian forces smashed their way into the city; while the Brandenburg Gate reminds us that the German people have an important history, pre 1914. Visit the preserved concentration camp at Sachsenhausen and see the inhuman brutality not only of the Nazi regime who murdered 30,000 there but also of the Russian NKVD who killed another 12,000 from 1945-50. The words on the gate, "Arbeit Macht Frei" are the start of a moving and powerful journey. The city’s many museums tell the stories of dramatic turns in history. The Stasi Museum shows how a secret police state monitored and controlled its population, while the Check Point Charlie museum illustrate how people tried to subvert the system and escape.
No other city in the world has turned to face its past so fully, the excellent Jewish Museum and the many memorials to its bloody history demonstrate a city and a Germany willing to face up to the crimes of the past, and yet not be cowed into submission. Tour the streets of Berlin and you’ll see a city which has risen as part of the German economic miracle, where rubble women (Trümmerfrau) rebuilt the city with their bare hands after the destruction of 80% of its housing, and the death or wounding of nearly 50% of the adult male population. Berlin is truly a city where a dark history lurks but a greater story of the triumph of humanity shines through.
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After almost 30 years of division, the Berlin Wall is torn down to great celebration.
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Berlin
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four-day visit to Berlin which focuses on topics which are particularly prominent in KS3 and GCSE teaching from 2016. Taking a closer look at the significance of Berlin during the Cold War, as well as touching on the experience of Jewish people under the Nazi regime. Students can empathise with those living in a divided country, and explore the political, social, economic and cultural impacts this had, before putting this into the context of modern-day Berlin. Check out our website for Post WWI & WWII sample itineraries. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Opposition to the Weimar government
German Historical Museum, Lichenstein Bridge, Franz-Mehring Platz statue, Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde Cemetery
(Sparticists, Kapp Putsch)
Rise of the Nazi Party
(Reichstag Fire, Removal of opposition)
Reichstag, Story of Berlin, German Historical Museum
(Propaganda, SS, Gestapo)
Life in a Police state
Olympic Stadium, The Topography of Terror, Story of Berlin
Nazi Racial policy and treatment of the Jewish people
The Jewish Museum, Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe, Sachsenhausen, Jewish life walking tour
The Cold War
Story of Berlin, German Historical Museum, Checkpoint Charlie and the DDR Museum, Berlin Wall Memorial, The Topography of Terror
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Berlin and the Cold War - Sample 4 day itinerary Day 1
Orientation and Power Trace the development of German politics and explore the themes of unity, peace and conflict at the Brandenburg Gate. Visit: Story of Berlin museum, Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate
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Division Focus on the impact of the Berlin wall and its fall and gain an insight into the significance of this national icon. Visit: German Historical Museum, Checkpoint Charlie, The DDR Museum
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Surveillance and Oppression Explore the culture of the oppressive Cold War era and the way in which the East German regime controlled the people. Visit: Allied Museum, Stasi Museum, Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial
Day 4
Consolidation Through multimedia, consolidate the learning of the Cold War and cement the understanding of why this period in history was significant to Berlin and the wider world. Visit: Story of Berlin Museum
This itinerary with all inclusions from £335* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is liberated by the Soviets.
Prices from £259 per person
Krakow
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three-day visit to Krakow, focusing on life under Nazi rule - a key topic for GCSE History exams. Exploring a variety of thematic and sensitive topics, students can experience the concentration camp system and learn about the impact they had on both Jewish and Polish/German populations.
Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Persecution of Jewish people under the Nazis (The Final Solution)
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Response to Nazi Rule (Collaborators)
Schindler’s Factory
Jewish Culture and Heritage before and during the Nazi Occupation of Poland
Jewish Museum, Kazimierz
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Jewish lives and the history of Krakow - Sample 3 day itinerary
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Orientation and Jewish Culture in Krakow Ask questions to enhance your understanding of Jewish heritage as you tour cultural neighbourhoods and local landmarks in Krakow. Visit: Visit to Kazimierz, Old Synagogue and Remuh
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The Final Solution and Jewish History Experience Auschwitz and develop your understanding of the Jewish faith at the Jewish Museum. Visit: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Jewish Museum
Day 3
Schindler and the occupation of Krakow Follow Schindler’s story, make links with the 1993 film and understand the importance of Krakow and Wieliczka before Nazi occupation. Visit: Schindler’s Factory
This itinerary with all inclusions from £295* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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New York In 1760, New York City (pop. 18,000) surpassed Boston to become the secondlargest city in the American colonies. Fifty years later, with a population 202,589, it became the largest city in the Western hemisphere. Today, more than 8 million people live in the city’s five boroughs.
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New York: The highs and lows of American history
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Walk the streets that witnessed the world’s worst financial crash, America’s first major racial riot and the assassination of Malcolm X.
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ngrained in popular culture, New York holds huge appeal for students, while the historic events this city has seen have influenced the development of America as we know it today.
Cruising along the Hudson River, past the Statue of Liberty, students can put themselves in the shoes of the twelve million migrants who passed through Ellis Island in pursuit of the Great American Dream. Following the next steps they would have taken, the Tenement Museum in Lower Manhattan was home to around 7,000 migrants and today, tells their story. Bust and Boom The roaring twenties saw New York grow to become America’s largest city, with the Empire State and Chrysler buildings shaping the skyline. Today, students can stroll along Wall Street and imagine the buzz of the boom years, then retrace their footsteps and envisage the devastation of the 1929 crash and Great Depression. To investigate this era further, enter The Museum of American Finance to examine original sources that include bank notes, bonds and photographs. Rights and Relations New York is a particularly poignant place to explore the African-American Civil Rights movement and, home to one of the first major race riot in 1964, the site of Malcolm X’s assassination, and the rich culture of today’s communities, Harlem is the place to focus your studies. For students studying themes such as conflict, power and international relations, a tour of the United Nations HQ gives them a fantastic opportunity to enter the building where historical decisions are made and ask questions about the role of the UN, while the 9/11 Museum and Memorial gives a sobering insight into contemporary conflicts.
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Attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre shock the world.
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New York
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five-day visit to New York which focuses on the reality of the American Dream, its impact on African-Americans and the highs and lows of American history since the 1920s.
GCSE and A-Level students have the opportunity to investigate the social and economic impact of the boom and bust era as well as considering more recent events such as 9/11 through a variety of study opportunities.
Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
The 1920s economic boom
Empire State Building, Rockefeller Centre, Tenement Museum, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Radio City Music Hall
The Great Depression
Museum of American Finance, Wall Street
Civil Rights
Harlem Walking Tour, Malcom X Educational Centre
American culture and society
Historical Society Museum, NBC Tour, Time Square
Conflict after WWII
9/11 museum and memorial, United Nations HQ
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American dreams and reality in New York Sample 5 day itinerary Day 1
Arrive in New York City
Day 2
Orientation and American Culture Explore the Civil Rights Movement, discover the legacy of the Rockefeller family and visit The Met to extend your understanding of American culture.
Visit: New York Historical Society Museum & Library, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Top of the Rock
Day 3
The American Dream – A cultural melting pot? Trace the financial history of the US and the Great Depression, reflect on America’s immigrant legacy and commemorate the September 11 attacks.
Visit: Tenement Museum, Museum of American Finance, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, City Hall
Day 4
The American Dream – The African American experience Engage with the culture of Harlem, study local archives and examine the community’s role in power and rights. Discuss the work of Malcolm X at the place he was assassinated.
Visit: Harlem, Schomburg Center, Apollo Theater, Mosque Number 7, Audobon Ballroom and the Malcolm X & Betty Shabazz Educational Center and Archives. Return flight home.
Day 5
Arrive home in the UK
This itinerary with all inclusions from £789* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his infamous 'I Have a Dream' speech to civil rights marchers at the Lincoln Memorial.
Prices from £698 per person
Washington
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five-day visit to Washington, which focuses on the themes of liberty, destiny and unity, exploring the rise of this superpower and its iconic leaders, as well as the challenges and achievements of the Civil Rights Movement.
Linking to both GCSE and A-Level exam specifications, students can collect evidence at key landmarks, engage with individuals to hear oral accounts and opinions, and are encouraged to debate key issues surrounding freedom, struggle and conflict.
Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
1920s Boom and Bust
American History Museum, Air and Space Museum, Supreme Court, White House
Civil Rights
National Museum of African American history and culture, Anacostia Community Museum, Martin Luther King Memorial, Howard University, Morland-Springarn Research Library
Cold War and conflict after WWII
Newseum, Capitol Hill, Arlington National Cemetery
Native Americans and the West
American Indian Museum American Indian Museum
The American Civil War
Williamsburg, Gettysburg
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American ideals in the nation's capital - Sample 5 day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Washington DC
Day 2
Power Investigate the role of US presidents and the American Congress, explore the key landmarks of Capitol Hill and discuss the significance of the Space Race.
Visit: Capitol Hill, Smithsonian museums, Air and Space Museum, Museum of American History, Washington Monument, White House
Day 3
Challenges to Unity Focus on the American Revolution, Civil War or 20th century, exploring the theme of unity as you tour the memorials of some of America’s greatest Civil Rights heroes.
Visit: Lincoln Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King Memorial
Day 4
The struggle for freedom of African-Americans today Examine the story of Civil Rights with a visit to the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
Visit: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Arlington National Cemetery, Return flight home
Day 5
Arrive home in the UK
This itinerary with all inclusions from £719* *Prices based on 35 students and 4 staff
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The morning after the Chinese Military suppresses the Tiananmen Square protests by force, a lone protestor blocks a column of tanks.
Prices from £1,129 per person
China
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ten-day tour of Beijing and Shanghai, which gives first-hand experience of key sites relating to imperial, communist and contemporary China, as well as providing an immersive experience of Chinese culture. Particularly relevant to GCSE students studying Chairman Mao’s influence and key social and political changes, this eye-opening trip also places China in its wider historical context. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Establishment of Communism in China
National Museum of China, Shanghai History Museum, The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Mao's Mausoleum
Conflict and tension in Asia
National Museum of China (Beijing), Shanghai History Museum
Conflict and tension between East and West
Tienanmen Square, Mao's Mausoleum
China under Mao’s rule
Tiananmen Square, Mao's Mausoleum
Communism after Mao
National Museum of China, Shanghai History Museum
Relations between China and the USA
National Museum of China, Shanghai History Museum
The Qing Dynasty
The Temple of Heaven, The Forbidden City and Palace, Jade Buddha Temple, Bell Tower Xian, National Museum of China, Shanghai History Museum, Eastern Qing Tombs
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Imperial rule and the Communist era, to 21st Century China - Sample 10 day itinerary Day 1-2
Flight leaves UK and arrives in Beijing
Day 3
Orientation, Overview of Chinese History and the impact of Communism
Investigate the world’s oldest civilisation through two of ancient China’s greatest relics, then examine artefacts that span several centuries, including Mao’s China and the Communist Revolution.
Visit: Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, National Museum of China
Day 4
Cultural impact
Consider how the significance of the Great Wall has changed through time, question the wider role of the Beijing Olympics and discuss the potential for bias and objective sources.
Visit: Great Wall of China, ‘The Bird’s Nest’ Beijing’s 2008 Summer Olympics Stadium
Day 5
Xi'an, its place as an imperial and cultural capital
Tour one of China’s oldest cities, investigate the impact of the Silk Road, and study the world’s largest ancient military defences.
Visit: Bell Tower, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall
Day 6
Defence and Culture
Find evidence of ancient Chinese tactics at the Terracotta Army and experience a Tang Dynasty spa.
Visit: Terracotta Army Museum, Huaqing Hot Springs
Day 7
Education and Religion
Experience everyday life and culture in a local school, then study Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in the Muslim Quarter.
Visit: Xi’an local school, Muslim Quarter
Day 8
Orientation and Modern Shanghai
Get a birds eye view of Shanghai’s modern, colonial and ancient quarters, discuss the politics and treaties that have shaped this city, then experience the traditional old town.
Visit: Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yu Garden & Shopping Market
Day 9
Commerce
Examine more than 1,000 relics that tell Shanghai’s story, trace The Bund’s timeline from the Treaty of Nanking through the Cultural Revolution, and experience local culture and traditional gardens.
Visit: Shanghai History Museum, The Bund, Local Markets, Acrobatic Show
Day 10
Fly back to UK
This itinerary with all inclusions from £1,355* *Prices based on 40 students and 4 staff
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Classics
The ancient theatre of Taormina The second largest Greek theatre in Italy with a diameter of 120 metres (390ft), with its Greek origins and Roman influence, the theatre is still used today for opera and musical performances.
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Bay of Naples & Sorrento Everyday Roman life, frozen in time
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owhere else on earth offers a deeper insight into daily Roman life. Here in the Bay of Naples, everyday scenes were frozen in time when Mount Vesuvius erupted (AD79) and blanketed Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash. When explorers uncovered the cities in 1748, they found furnished homes, skeletons on the streets and everyday goods still on the shelves –even loaves of bread had been preserved.
While Pompeii is the largest and most famous site, Herculaneum is more intact. Together, they present two outstanding sources of evidence. Taking an investigative role, students can enter homes, run their fingers along walls and walk in the steps of the towns’ last surviving citizens. Nearby, salvaged artefacts are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, allowing your group to delve even deeper into the daily lives of ancient Romans.
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Enquiry question: What can the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum tell us about life in Roman times?
Homes and villas Rich or poor, each home tells a story of the families who lived there. Through studying the layout, decoration and individual features, students can explore the tastes, values and wealth of their owners.
Community life Leisure, entertainment and social gatherings were important aspects of Roman lives. Excavated public buildings tell us more about the activities they pursued.
Pompeii sites include: The House of the Vettii, the House of the Faun.
Pompeii sites include: Thermopolium of Asellina, Stabian Baths, Large Theatre, Amphitheatre, Forum, The Great Palaestra.
Herculaneum sites include: Villa of the Papyri, Samnite House, House of the Deer.
Herculaneum sites include: The Baths, Gymnasium, Forum.
Town planning and architecture Excavated buildings reveal the architectural styles of ancient Rome, as well as the techniques, materials and decoration used. The layout of roads and sewers tell us more about urban planning, while details like cart grooves in the roads reveal fascinating insights.
Art, decoration and possessions From paintings to jewellery, an astounding collection of artefacts survived the eruption. Seeing these at the National Archaeological Museum helps to fill in the gaps and adds extra layers to the stories of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Artefacts include: Mosaics, artwork, carbonised furniture, statues, glassware, jewellery
Discussion points •
What was life was like in Pompeii and Herculaneum? How do the two compare?
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How reliable are these cities as sources of evidence? Is there any evidence that they were looted after the eruption?
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What do the cities suggest about the success of the Roman Empire?
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P O M P E II
Mount Vesuvius (as seen from the ruins) is the most dangerous and densely populated volcanic region in the world.
Prices from £435 per person
Bay of Naples & Sorrento
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four-day visit that reveals some of the most impressive Roman sites in the Bay of Naples. Throughout the trip, students interact with archaeological sources that unlock the stories of daily life and society in Roman times.
Linking to KS3, GCSE & A-Level specifications from 2016 onwards, your group can examine how prosperous towns like Pompeii and Herculaneum reflected the success of the Roman Empire, while understanding how the destruction of these settlements has been key in their preservation. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Roman Daily Life
Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples National Archaelogical Museum, Villa Oplontis, Cumae and Mt. Vesuvius
Roman Society and City Life
Pompeii, Herculaneum
Myths and Beliefs
Tombs in Pompeii, Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii
Entertainment
Pompeii Amphitheatre
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Roman daily life - Sample 4 day itinerary Day 1
Arrive in Naples Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 2
The stories of Herculaneum Introduce your group to Roman life and spark their imaginations at Herculaneum’s well-preserved remains. Continue to Vesuvius and imagine the catastrophe that unfolded here. Visit: Herculaneum, Mt Vesuvius
Day 3
The ruins of Pompeii Experience the ruined city of Pompeii and discover what life was like here as you investigate topics such as architecture, work and wealth. Visit: Pompeii and Villa Oplontis
Day 4
Unearthing the past Gather evidence of Roman life at the Archaeological Museum, which houses fascinating artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Continue to the airport for your flight home. Visit: Naples National Archaeological Museum
This itinerary with all inclusions from £469* *Prices based on 40 students and 4 staff
70-80 AD
The Colosseum was built and now remains the largest Amphitheatre in the world.
Prices from £440 per person
Rome
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four-day visit that actively engages your students in the history of the Roman Empire’s capital city. Enriching their classroom learning with first-hand experience of key sites such as the Colosseum, Vatican Museum and the Pantheon, this trip, linking to KS3, GCSE & A-Level specifications, fires their passions and adds greater purpose to their studies. While extending their understanding of daily life in ancient Rome, students can delve deeper by enquiring about the origins of the city, the role of religion, and the significance of the Roman Empire beyond Europe.
Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Roman Daily Life
Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museum, The Pantheon, Ostia
Roman Power
Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Entertainment
The Colosseum, Circus Maximus
Myths and Beliefs
The Pantheon
Stories and Histories
Roman Forum, Palestine Hill, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel
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Roman daily life - Sample 4 day itinerary Day 1
Arrive in Rome Fly to Rome and start getting acquainted with the city’s iconic sites. Visit: The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain
Day 2
Roman city life in the Classical World Investigate the significance of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill before examining art and artefacts at the Capitoline Museums. Visit: The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Capitoline Museums
Day 3
Stories and Histories Explore the importance of religion, art and architecture at the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel – see the Laocoon Statue, the Apollo Belvedere and the Prima Porta Augustus. Continue to the mausoleum of Castel Sant’ Angelo. Visit: Vatican (inc Sistine Chapel), Castel Sant’ Angelo.
Day 4
Myths and Beliefs Learn more about Rome’s Hadrianic temples at the Pantheon and continue your enquiries into ancient Roman life. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Visit: The Pantheon
This itinerary with all inclusions from £475* *Prices based on 40 students and 4 staff
VA LL E Y O F T H E T E M PL ES
The archaeological park and landscape of the Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological site in the world.
Prices from £575 per person
Sicily
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five-day Sicilian tour that focuses on life and society in Classical Greece. While examining everyday life and putting Sicily into its historical context, students can hone in on key topics such as religion, theatre and the influence of Classical Civilisation on modern society. A fantastic opportunity to bring history to life, they’ll experience some of the most prominent sites of the Classical world, including the world’s largest archaeological site (Valley of the Temples), and the biggest collection of Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.
Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Greek Daily Life
Taormina - Teatro Greco, Palazzo Corvaja and the Duomo
City Life in the Classical World
Agrigento (Valley of the Temples), Syracuse
Greek Tragedy
Taormina - Teatro Greco, Palazzo Corvaja and the Duomo
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City life in the classical world - Sample 5 day itinerary Day 1
Arrive in Sicily Transfer to your accommodation in Agrigento.
Day 2
City life in the Classical World Learn more about the functions of temples and daily life in Classical Greece, examining artefacts that date back as far as the 6th Century BC.
Visit: Valley of the Temples, Piazza Armerina (inc Villa Romana del Casale)
Day 3
Historic Taormina Tour this ancient town and investigate historic forms of entertainment at the amphitheatre. Add greater historical context at the 10th Century Palazzo Corvaja and 13th century Duomo. Spend two nights here.
Visit: Taormina (inc Teatro Greco, Palazzo Corvaja and the Duomo)
Day 4
Natural history Experience the landscapes that have shaped Sicilian life through history. Visit Europe’s largest active volcano (Mt Etna) and the black lava canyon of Alcantara Gorge.
Visit: Mt Etna, Alcantara Gorge
Day 5
Greek theatre and city life Discover the fascinating sights of Syracuse, once the most important city in Magna Graecia. Visit an ancient Greek theatre and medieval palazzos before flying home.
Visit: Syracuse
This itinerary with all inclusions from £599* *Prices based on 30 students and 3 staff
T H E D E L P H I TH O LO S
Recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
Prices from £429 per person
Greece
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five-day visit that immerses students in the life of Ancient Greece and gives them first-hand experience of world-famous historical sites. Linking to KS3, GCSE & A-Level criteria, students can deepen and extend their classroom learning by focusing on topics such as Greek Daily Life, Times of war and Greek History. With plenty of opportunity for gathering evidence and analysing sources, they can hone their practical skills while reinforcing and extending their understanding of the era. Key topics
Main Case Study Opportunities
Greek Daily Life
Acropolis, Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Mycenae, Corinth, Epidavros, Olympia
Times of War
Archaeological Museum, Acropolis
Art
Archaeological Museum
Athenian Life
Acropolis, Archaeological Museum
Theatre, Literature & Culture
Various sites, including Mycenae and Epidavros
Olympic Games
Olympia
Greek History: Conflict and Culture
Acropolis, Archaelogical Museum, Delphi, Olympia, Sparta
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Life and society in Ancient Greece - Sample 5 day itinerary Day 1
Arrive in Athens Evening at leisure or Greek dancing (optional).
Day 2
Ancient Greece and Athens Introduce your group to Ancient Greece at the world-famous Acropolis. Continue your studies of Athenian life, then travel to Delphi in the afternoon.
Visit: Acropolis, Archaeological Museum
Day 3
Life, beliefs and society Experience Delphi and bring your studies of Classical World cities to life, while extending your understanding of Greek history, culture and religion. Travel to Tolon in the afternoon.
Visit: Delphi
Day 4
Choice of visits: 1. Full day to Mycenae, Epidavros and Nauplion OR 2. Full day to Mycenae and Ancient Corinth OR 3. Full day to Olympia OR 4. Full day cruise to Islands of Hydra and Spetse Choose a full day tour to suit your curriculum or exam focus – study Homer, The Odyssey and Mycenaean culture in Mycenae; gain an insight into Greek tragedy in Epidavros; delve into Classical daily life in ancient Corinth; or experience the site of the Ancient Olympic Games.
Day 5
Journey home Depart for Athens airport, stopping at the Corinth Canal en route.
This itinerary with all inclusions from £573* *Prices based on 30 students and 3 staff
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Educational tours We also offer tailor-made educational tours for a range of other curriculum subjects including:
Art & Design
Geography
Maths
Language & Culture
Music
Dance & Drama
Science
Business Studies
Food Technology
Please see our website for full range of subject specific tours:
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Ski trips
A ski trip provides an opportunity for students to accomplish great things and Equity offers the complete ski experience for developing young people.
Equity Club
France
Italy
Austria
Andorra
North America
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Sports tours We are proud to offer a wide range of sports tours focused on progressing, developing and challenging young people through their passion for sport.
Pro Experiences
Centres of Excellence
Multi-Sport
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