The Island Geographer
@theislandgeogr.bsky.social
Chloë Searl. Field studies tutor based on the Isle of Wight. CPD consultant, examiner and award-winning resources writer. Chair of the GA Fieldwork and Outdoor Learning Special Interest Group.
www.theislandgeographer.co.uk
www.theislandgeographer.co.uk
Some new #fieldwork resources just published on my site: three free to download guides on planning fieldwork covering previsits, risk assessments and the use of social media - hope they are helpful!
shorturl.at/zaRq6 shorturl.at/GDcB2 shorturl.at/sPAkM
shorturl.at/zaRq6 shorturl.at/GDcB2 shorturl.at/sPAkM
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Some new #fieldwork resources just published on my site: three free to download guides on planning fieldwork covering previsits, risk assessments and the use of social media - hope they are helpful!
shorturl.at/zaRq6 shorturl.at/GDcB2 shorturl.at/sPAkM
shorturl.at/zaRq6 shorturl.at/GDcB2 shorturl.at/sPAkM
When a school can't get to the river... I bring the river to them! An early start kick sampling and cool boxing invertebrates from the Caul Bourne for children to study in their classroom this morning.
September 24, 2025 at 7:03 AM
When a school can't get to the river... I bring the river to them! An early start kick sampling and cool boxing invertebrates from the Caul Bourne for children to study in their classroom this morning.
All calm before the year 4s arrive...
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork
June 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
All calm before the year 4s arrive...
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork
#NationalFestivalofFieldwork
June 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The #NationalFestivalofFieldwork is just around the corner! Let the BlueSky world know what you're doing with your students!
May 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The #NationalFestivalofFieldwork is just around the corner! Let the BlueSky world know what you're doing with your students!
A calm crossing ahead to the north island this morning for the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Education Group meeting. Looking forward to a catch up with some brilliant colleagues!
May 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
A calm crossing ahead to the north island this morning for the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social Education Group meeting. Looking forward to a catch up with some brilliant colleagues!
Looking forward to meeting lots of #geographyteachers at this week's #GAConf25 . I'm running a workshop on achieving the top grades in the NEA - do come along to find out more!
April 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Looking forward to meeting lots of #geographyteachers at this week's #GAConf25 . I'm running a workshop on achieving the top grades in the NEA - do come along to find out more!
#Fieldwork for everyone! One of my year 4 learners today produced a bar chart from the data she had collected in the field. Brilliant geography!
March 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Fieldwork for everyone! One of my year 4 learners today produced a bar chart from the data she had collected in the field. Brilliant geography!
A bit of build up at Freshwater Bay this evening
March 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A bit of build up at Freshwater Bay this evening
Great to hang out with these lovely people (and others online) for our tri-annual GA FOLSIG meeting today at the stunning Oxford Town Hall. Thank you to all the team for their input... looking forward to our next catch up at the GA Conference!
February 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Great to hang out with these lovely people (and others online) for our tri-annual GA FOLSIG meeting today at the stunning Oxford Town Hall. Thank you to all the team for their input... looking forward to our next catch up at the GA Conference!
First #fieldwork of the year done... looking at how and why Newport has changed over time.
A great opportunity to bring out old photos and stand students in the position where the original photographer stood.
A great opportunity to bring out old photos and stand students in the position where the original photographer stood.
January 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
First #fieldwork of the year done... looking at how and why Newport has changed over time.
A great opportunity to bring out old photos and stand students in the position where the original photographer stood.
A great opportunity to bring out old photos and stand students in the position where the original photographer stood.
Ever thought of studying air and water pollution with students in your local area? This resource pack might help! tinyurl.com/4cmv63xf
December 18, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Ever thought of studying air and water pollution with students in your local area? This resource pack might help! tinyurl.com/4cmv63xf
I'll just leave this here
December 14, 2024 at 11:47 AM
I'll just leave this here
One of my favourite days of the year... making charity Christmas puddings with a family recipe that has been passed down through four generations. Brings back wonderful memories of mum who was locally known as 'the pudding lady' and made hundreds every year, and for anyone who asked.
December 14, 2024 at 9:22 AM
One of my favourite days of the year... making charity Christmas puddings with a family recipe that has been passed down through four generations. Brings back wonderful memories of mum who was locally known as 'the pudding lady' and made hundreds every year, and for anyone who asked.
A pack of fieldwork resources on sediment that you never thought you needed! If you have any fieldwork resource requests, do drop me a line - I'm always looking for new ideas! tinyurl.com/nhd2bmv
December 11, 2024 at 9:40 AM
A pack of fieldwork resources on sediment that you never thought you needed! If you have any fieldwork resource requests, do drop me a line - I'm always looking for new ideas! tinyurl.com/nhd2bmv
Quick reminder - there are over 200 free to download fieldwork resources on my site - with lots of #geographyteacher s now on this platform, let's try to rebuild a community of resource sharers!
Here's some to start you off - a pack to support coastal management fieldwork: tinyurl.com/bdhaeypx
Here's some to start you off - a pack to support coastal management fieldwork: tinyurl.com/bdhaeypx
December 3, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Quick reminder - there are over 200 free to download fieldwork resources on my site - with lots of #geographyteacher s now on this platform, let's try to rebuild a community of resource sharers!
Here's some to start you off - a pack to support coastal management fieldwork: tinyurl.com/bdhaeypx
Here's some to start you off - a pack to support coastal management fieldwork: tinyurl.com/bdhaeypx
Planning some #fieldwork on weather and climate? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time! tinyurl.com/ktprydnk
November 26, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on weather and climate? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time! tinyurl.com/ktprydnk
Planning some #fieldwork on biodiversity? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/mr47nsxk
tinyurl.com/mr47nsxk
November 19, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on biodiversity? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/mr47nsxk
tinyurl.com/mr47nsxk
Planning some #fieldwork on soils? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/zjpkvymx
tinyurl.com/zjpkvymx
November 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on soils? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/zjpkvymx
tinyurl.com/zjpkvymx
Planning some #fieldwork on retail and services? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/nhjetye4
tinyurl.com/nhjetye4
November 5, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on retail and services? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/nhjetye4
tinyurl.com/nhjetye4
As a fellow fan of dungarees I know you will also be appreciative of the fact it fits in the bib pocket...
October 28, 2024 at 10:20 AM
As a fellow fan of dungarees I know you will also be appreciative of the fact it fits in the bib pocket...
Determined not to turn on the heating before November so the globe hot water bottle is making an appearance this morning 😊
October 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Determined not to turn on the heating before November so the globe hot water bottle is making an appearance this morning 😊
Planning some #fieldwork on sustainability? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/ad5m79n4
tinyurl.com/ad5m79n4
October 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on sustainability? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
tinyurl.com/ad5m79n4
tinyurl.com/ad5m79n4
Planning some #fieldwork in upland areas? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
shorturl.at/rbAjU
shorturl.at/rbAjU
October 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Planning some #fieldwork in upland areas? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
shorturl.at/rbAjU
shorturl.at/rbAjU
Planning some #fieldwork on river morphology? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
shorturl.at/OWCCb
shorturl.at/OWCCb
October 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Planning some #fieldwork on river morphology? This free resource pack might give you ideas and save you some time!
shorturl.at/OWCCb
shorturl.at/OWCCb