Iceland has unique possibilities to investigate many of the Earth's dynamic processes such as volcanoes and geothermal heat. From a geographical and scientific point of view it is one of the world's youngest countries, and indeed is still evolving today. As recently as 1998 volcanoes erupted forming new mountains under the ice and flooding the uninhabited southern coast.
Subject Focus:
- KS 4-5 The geology, glaciers and people of Iceland
- KS 4-5 Tourism and how it affects Icelandic lifestyles and the physical environment
- KS 4-5 How Icelanders work with and have adapted to their natural surroundings
- KS 4-5 Volcanoes, geothermal processes and sustainable energy
- KS 4-5 Case study: The tectonic plates of Þingvellir National Park
Student Outcomes:
- Develop relevant fieldwork and geographical enquiry skills.
- Study an unrivalled range of geographical phenomena first-hand, both human and physical.
- Understand the effects of environments on lifestyles and vice versa.
- Broaden students' out-of-classroom geographical experiences.
- Examine the need for sustainability and how it can be achieved.
