Barcelona Field Studies Centre

Time 2020-07-24 01:05:15

Web Name: Barcelona Field Studies Centre

WebSite: http://geographyfieldwork.com

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Thursday 23 July 2020The Ministry of Health in Spain has reported 971 new infections in the last 24 hours, 241 more than on Wednesday. Aragon (415), Catalonia (182) and Madrid (102) are the communities most affected. Yesterday, Aragon had notified 309, Catalonia, 58, and Madrid, 70. Navarra, where the Pamplona de Mendillorri neighbourhood has regressed to phase 2 due to a flare-up, has dropped from 132 to 66 new daily cases. In total, 270,166 have been infected since the start of the pandemic.Seven deaths from coronavirus have been registered in the last week. Three new deaths have been reported today, bringing the total deaths in the pandemic to 28,429. This data excludes deaths from residences and those who had symptoms compatible with Covid-19 but did not undergo a diagnostic test. Spain’s mortality rate has returned to normal compared with the same period over the previous five years, with no excess deaths since 18 May.Overnight stays in hotel establishments in Spain plummeted 95.1% in June compared to the same month the previous year. The National Statistics Institute reports 1.8 million overnight stays, in contrast to the 37.1 million registered in June 2019.The Ministry of Health for Catalonia has announced voluntary restrictive measures for the metropolitan area of Barcelona, given the upward evolution of covid-19 infections. These measures will be in place until 1 August. Citizens of the affected municipalities are advised to stay at home except for essential journeys. Meetings of more than 10 people are prohibited and the capacity in bars and restaurants is limited to 50%. Nightlife and cultural activities should be avoided. The regional government has stopped short of imposing a mandatory lockdown and said the measures were meant to avoid having to do so. Four million Catalans are subject to these restrictions.Most regions in Spain have now made the use of face masks obligatory in both indoor and outdoor public spaces, even when social distancing of 1.5 metres is observed. Penalties may be imposed if you do not comply.After almost 100 days of confinement and six extensions of the state of alarm, Spain has reached the so-called new normal. Restrictions on mobility have been lifted and borders with the EU and 15 non-Schengen area countries have been opened. The 15 non-Schengen countries have an epidemiological situation similar to or better than that of Europe. Italy has withdrawn from this European agreement and will impose a mandatory two-week quarantine for all countries outside of Schengen.Arrivals from the United Kingdom are not required to self-isolate on arrival but will be subject to a series of three health checks. These checks involve:providing the Spanish Ministry of Health with contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 by following the instructions on the Spain Travel Health website or downloadable app 48 hours prior to travel. It is mandatory for all passengers travelling to Spain to fill out and sign the online form associated with your trip, regardless of your nationality or residency status. On completion, you will be issued a personal and non-transferable QR code which you must show (electronically or hardcopy) at airport health controls on arrival;a temperature reading;a visual health assessment.England has lifted the quarantine of travellers arriving from Spain. Spain was exempted from UK Foreign Office advice against all international travel from 4 July.Wednesday 22 July 2020The Ministry of Health in Spain has reported 730 new infections in the last 24 hours, 201 more than on Tuesday. Aragon, with 309 cases, and Navarra, with 132, are two of the most affected communities. Catalonia has 58 new infections. In total, 267,551 have been infected since the start of the pandemic.Twelve deaths from coronavirus have been registered in the last week. Two new deaths have been reported today, bringing the total deaths in the pandemic to 28,426. This data excludes deaths from residences and those who had symptoms compatible with Covid-19 but did not undergo a diagnostic test. Spain’s mortality rate has returned to normal compared with the same period over the previous five years, with no excess deaths since 18 May.Spain currently has 224 active outbreaks, 23 more than on Monday, with 2,622 people affected. The majority of the cases are associated with fruit-picking work activities, family environments or nightlife. An outbreak is defined as any grouping of three or more confirmed or probable cases with active infection in which an epidemiological link has been established.Barcelona Coronavirus - daily updates and advice for visiting groupsUK FCO Advice 24.07.20: Spain exempt from advice against all but essential international travel Our River Cross Section Maker creates river cross sections from river fieldwork data, calculating the cross sectional area, wetted perimeter, hydraulic radius and discharge. The whole process takes less than five minutes, transforming a previously awkward and often difficult task into a quick and easy one. Enter river width and depth measurements and your cross section and data are created for download. River channel cross section example Our Sand Dune Profile Maker creates sand dune transect profiles from cumulative distance and slope angle data. Our Beach Profile Creator makes beach profiles from cumulative width and slope angles, calculating the cross sectional area and beach volume. Other beach profile data entry options are available. Enter your transect cumulative distances and changes in height or slope angle data and your beach or dune profile is created for download. Dune profile example Beach profile example We have a range of itinerary options for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas that allow schools to complete the four days of fieldwork required for the A level Independent Investigation. We provide support for students to independently prepare their research question and sampling strategies in advance of their visit to Barcelona. If time allows, students can pilot their investigation on their arrival day, by visiting their chosen study area. AQA Independent Investigation itineraryEdexcel Independent InvestigationOCR Independent Investigation itineraryWJEC Eduqas Independent InvestigationIndependent Investigation PreparationNEA Student SupportNEA Teacher Support Our Offline Mobile Map App creates data maps in the field, using geo-located map markers supporting colour shading, text, numerical (decimal) data and images. Editable worksheets allowing multiple data inputs for any location are provided in the app as an optional feature.The map image with location markers and visible data inputs can be downloaded for direct insertion in a document, printing, or the creation of overlays and further processing. Offline Map App Data Plotting Example U6 Geography Students from Xaverian College took another step closer to their exam by spending a week in January studying and interpreting the Barcelona landscape in preparation for their research paper. Xaverian College has been running U6 trips to Barcelona for several years all of which have proven successful in terms of grades and students enjoyment. Xaverian College U6 Geography Revision Edexcel IGCSE Geography Our Geography Fieldwork opportunities for Edexcel IGCSE cover the fieldwork requirements and provide knowledge and understanding of essential syllabus content. The field studies are supported by our IGCSE Geography Fieldwork Opportunities Handbook. Edexcel IGCSE Geography Fieldwork Barcelona Field Studies Centre offers fully inclusive Geography, Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental and Tourism field study courses to U.K. and International schools and colleges throughout the year in an outstanding geographical environment. Fieldwork in Barcelona The Barcelona area offers a range of settings for geography fieldwork unrivalled in Europe. The city of Barcelona presents a fascinating case study of many of the major themes of urban growth and development. Field studies in the unspoiled National Parks that surround the city include coastal management, river processes, dune ecosystems, limestone and volcanic landscapes. Field Study Centre information We offer a variety of accommodation options for groups attending our field study courses. The Artur Martorell Rural Lodge in Calafell has purpose-built facilities and accommodation for educational study group and lies at the lower end of the budget range. Many groups prefer hotel accommodation, and the Hotel Piccadilly located in Sitges, one of Spain's most attractive, cosmopolitan and prestigious resorts, is a very popular choice. Accommodation The Crime Map of Barcelona shows the highest crime occurs in the city's Old Town (Ciutat Vella) district, which includes El Raval. There were 40 crimes per 100 inhabitants in 2016, from an analysis of the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) data. These are the inner city districts that receive more than 30 million tourists every year, triggering the high crime rate per inhabitant. Barcelona Crime Map An interactive map of street by street income data for Barcelona reveals districts with strong contrasts between the wealthy and the less well-off in adjacent streets. The data provide a range of potential geographical investigations into the causes and consequences of the inequalities. For example, areas of old manufacturing industry and sites close to global tourist attractions (e.g. Sagrada Família) appear to have a negative effect on incomes with consequent higher levels of deprivation. Barcelona Income Street by Street 2016

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Barcelona Field Studies Centre offers geography, geology, biology, ecology and environmental field studies programmes throughout the year. Field study sites include Barcelona and the surrounding Natural Parks.

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