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Great Expectations

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A tour of the Olympic site reveals the major buildings in place and a vast infrastructure taking shape…

BIGNESS

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

How important is BIGNESS to our ideas about an event like the London Olympics? And where do you experience this sense of enormous scale yourself?

Why use beauty in your teaching?

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Can it make a difference? An introduction to the new Engaging Places teaching resources for exploring beauty across all Key Stages.

London 2012 at Wembley Stadium

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Wembley is the biggest of the six stadiums staging the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition. It will host the gold medal events in both the Men's and Women's competition.

Uncovering streetscapes

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Streetscapes provide a host of hidden avenues for learning. On the doorstep, free to visit and with scope for inspiring activities across the curriculum - what are you waiting for?

Theatres: an inspiring place to learn

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A visit to a local theatre can provide opportunities for creative cross-curricular learning. We reveal the clues theatre buildings can provide about technology, social history and values and attitudes.

Visiting a sacred space

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Now there's no excuse for not using your local mosque, synagogue or church in your lessons. Here are some tips on integrating a visit into your curriculum planning.

School's out!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Great summer activities and events for all the family.

Ideas to get out of school and down the street

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Getting out and about with your class - from mediascapes to city trails, hear about tools you can use to inspire learning in local places.

Learning Outside the Classroom: out and about guidance

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Guidance on planning out-of-school learning experiences, key areas include charging policy, planning and health and safety.

Diversity of learning opportunities at local architecture centres

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Architecture and built environment centres across England offer educational opportunities for students and teachers.

Interacting with history at an English Heritage site

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

English Heritage's award-winning Discovery Visits and other educational programmes can be a great way to engage your students.

Teacher Q & A: Bill Dewberry

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

History and special needs teacher Bill Dewberry of Chingford Foundation School talks about how using the built environment gains maximum student involvement.

Open City Architecture centre, London

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Open City has been providing education programmes for over 12 years and works with 3,000 young people each year.

Bristol Architecture Centre learning programme

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Bristol Architecture Centre delivers projects that increase students' knowledge and understanding of the built environment and inspires them to learn more.