Geography · Human Geography
Survey land use change around your town
Walk a transect from the centre to the edge and map how land use changes, then compare with old maps.
- Intermediate
- 2–4 weeks
- Free
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History, politics, geography, literature, languages and media projects built on sources, interviews, maps and close reading.
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History · Local History
Research the history of your own street or village
Trace how one street, market or village changed over a century using buildings, records and people's memories.
- Easy
- 2–4 weeks
- Free
Geography + Environmental Science
Study a river or lake near you
Document the condition, uses and problems of a local water body and suggest how to protect it.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Philosophy and Cultural Studies · Anthropology
Document a festival or ritual as an anthropologist
Observe and describe one festival or ceremony in detail and explain what it means to those who take part.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Philosophy and Cultural Studies · Cultural Studies
Study how food shows culture in your region
Collect the stories behind five traditional dishes from families in your area.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
Literature and English + Music, Theatre and Writing
Stage a scene from a play two different ways
Perform one scene with two different interpretations and explain how each changes its meaning.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Under 250
Languages and Linguistics · Linguistics
Study the linguistic landscape of a market street
Photograph every sign on one street and count which languages and scripts appear.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Free
History + Architecture and Interior Design
Compare monuments from two periods
Visit or study two monuments and compare their materials, plan and decoration.
- Easy
- 1–2 weeks
- Free
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