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Free Teachers Resource to Aid School Trips to Docklands



Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has launched a free Teachers's8217; resource pack, making school trips to East London and Docklands easier than ever.



The resource pack is available to download at www.dlr.co.uk/teachers and has been produced for teachers at key stages 2, 3 and 4. It demonstrates how DLR and its unique surroundings can be used to support the National Curriculum and GCSE exam board requirements in Geography, particularly with respect to the settlement and urban regeneration themes.



DLR operates throughout the UK's8217;s most ambitious urban renewal site: London's8217;s Docklands and Canary Wharf. A key factor in the regeneration of the area, DLR serves Docklands new major financial centre, its growing population and its new expanding developments.



Included within the pack are background notes to help teachers to plan and prepare for a fieldwork trip to Docklands, tour maps, useful terms and pupil activity sheets designed in a fun and clear format.



The route suggested within the pack is designed to last 1-3 hours, depending on your chosen route. Should you decide to extend your tour to a full day, DLR serves some of London's8217;s most fantastic and awe-inspiring attractions including two World Heritage Sites and attractions such as the Canary Wharf business centre, the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, the meridian line, longitude O's8217; and the Museum in Docklands.



To view this fantastic new pack, download a free copy or to find out more about DLR and the areas it serves visit www.dlr.co.uk/teachers





> The pack includes implicit links with other subject areas such as Literacy, Numeracy, History, ICT and Citizenship, which teachers may wish to pursue.



> Designed to be easy to print and/or photocopy, with minimal graphics and photographs.



> Includes suggestions for pre and post visit activities.



> DLR operates 05:30-00:30 Monday to Saturday and 07:00-23:30 Sundays, 7 days a week, 364 days a year.



> London schools may qualify for free travel on DLR. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/schoolparty for details.



> DLR is an integrated part of London's8217;s transport system and connects with the underground at Bank, Tower Hill and Stratford. National rail connections include Greenwich, Limehouse, Lewisham and Stratford.



> DLR is an automated, driverless system with a member of staff on board every train.






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