Local History Walks
Distance Learning Hub by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Perth & Kinross SCIO
A 24-week course designed and provided by Perth and Kinross DofE Association SCIO suitable for the Bronze, Silver or Gold sectional certificate.
The course will provide a selection of activities you can carry out locally where you live, helping you to learn and explore your hometown’s rich culture and history.
Activities include:
Local Walks
Map Focus
Exploring Change
Questions and Research
And many more!
Contact:
dlhub@pkdofe.com
07796 600482
No prior experience needed
Format: Distance learning
Cost: Free for everyone
If you need resources for any of the activities,
please contact us.
CLASSES
Course Curriculum
Detailed curriculum by week
Local History Walks
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Introduction
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Online Map Exploration
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First Local Walk
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What you noticed during Walk 1
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Second Local Walk
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Historical Map Focus: Travel & Transport
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Third Local Walk
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Questions and sources for research
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Exploring Change in a Specific Place
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Fourth Local Walk
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Historical Map Focus
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Final Local Walk
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Sharing Your Journeys Through Local History
Taster video
Mind map of course content
OBJECTIVES
Course Objectives & Outcomes
Be happier and more content in daily life
Increase mental alertness, energy and positive mood
Learn about your local area
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Spend time in nature, together with others and/or alone
Learn how to map, use various resources and find out about history
Support
Support
With the encouragement and practical support of the staff at the Perth and Kinross Association, get inspired by our collection of Activity Modules, designed to help guide you through your Duke of Edinburgh Sections with exercises, activities and fun ideas to complete your Skill, Physical and Volunteering Sections and prepare for your Expedition.
The Distance Learning Hub is accessible to all. However, some of our courses and modules require specific resources. Anyone who enrolls with the PK Dofe Association will be provided with those resources for free. To enroll or ask any questions please click the “Get Support” button above.
We constantly try to improve our modules on the Distance Learning Hub to provide you with the best learning experience possible. If you have a couple of minutes, we would really appreciate some feedback on this module!
