Annotation. The article analyzes the theoretical foundations of organizing and conducting geographical excursions in general secondary education institutions. The natural conditions and resources of the Kaniv Oblast are described, as a basis for the development of a school geographical excursion. The selection of objects and the planning of the excursion route, which takes place in the territory of the city of Kaniv (Cherkasy region), have been carried out. An analysis of the Dnipro River as an excursion object was carried out, during the inspection of which it is planned to conduct an educational study "Hydrological features of the Dnipro River", which includes the implementation of practical tasks and consolidation of knowledge acquired in geography lessons at school.
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