Geogramblings
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Norfolk, United Kingdom
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13 years full-time teaching Geography (Earth/Social/Environmental Sciences). Seven of those years as Head of Department.
I have been fortunate that my career so far has led to amazing professional development, such as organising field trips as close as the Norfolk Coast and as far away as Yellowstone National Park.
In 2013 I was part of a group who worked with teachers in Malawi.
In 2017-18 I went on a year-long sabbatical, mostly in the United States. I spent two months in Colorado working with climate scientists at NOAA, and two months in California working at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. My experiences were shared via my blog at <a href="http://geogramblings.com">Geogramblings.com</a>, which also acts as a resource bank for other teachers.
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Card Game: NOAA's Greenhouse Gas Sampling Network
The monitoring of greenhouse gases globally is an exceptionally important job and is highly logistical. The Carbon Cycle Greenhouse Gases (CCGG) group of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Global Monitoring Division (GMD) have locations all around the world from where their greenhouse gas air samples come from. This network is a major part of the global monitoring efforts, collaborating with a large number of organisations and government agencies. In this pack are a set
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Earth Sciences, General Science, Geography
Urban sustainability: Ideas from the Solar Decathlon 2017
I had the opportunity to visit the Solar Decathlon in Denver 2017. I put together this resource to match the part of most GCSE Geography syllabuses that focus on urban growth and sustainability. Some slides are region-based (east of England) and for the AQA syllabus, but the main learning objectives are very relevant for a range of scales and locations. This PowerPoint can be used front-facing; as an independent learning resource or flipped homework task. I strongly recommend you search for and
7th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Geography
European Migrant 'Crisis' CASE STUDY and DME
Serves both as a GCSE Geography case study and decision making practice. Just a re-jigged resource that I created for the death-throes of the 2012 OCR-B syllabus! If you really like this resource and want to support me, please consider buying me a 'coffee'! :)
9th - 12th
European History, Geography
KS3 Middle East Scheme of Work & Resources
This scheme of work reflects content changes to the KS3 Geography syllabus. The Geography Student Leaders and members of the Geoggers extra-curricular club were heavily consulted and part of this unit has been written up in partnership with them (thank you!). The scheme of work takes a location-based approach covering many different aspects of physical and human geography, but also introduces relatively ‘new’ concepts such as conflict/war and international interdependence (e.g. migrant labour).
6th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), Physical Science
Crash-Course GCSE Geography Revision Sheets
One-page revision sheets. One side information and the other side tasks to practice recall. A range of topics. I make these up as and when they are needed by our students. Hopefully useful! Topics include: - Changing UK Industry - Demographic Transition - El Nino - Global Atmosphere Circulation - Hydrological Cycle - Why People Live In Hazardous Places - Locating Industries - Natural Hazards Overview - Anticyclone - Plate Tectonics - Tropical Storms - Waterfalls and Gorges If you really like thi
9th - 11th
Geography, Physical Science
Super-Storm: The Story of Hurricane Sandy (Case Study)
Our GCSE (senior) students need to get their teeth into detailed case studies for their exams, so we try to structure resources in a way that allows them to summarise complex and specific information. Here the students use video, images and factual to explore the impacts and responses to Hurricane Sandy. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consi
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Geography
The "SEE Stool" of Sustainability
A simple task exploring the three aspects of sustainability (social, environmental and economic). Makes for a good homework. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) The "SEE Stool" of Sustainability by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Lic
7th - 10th
Environment, Geography
Time to head west? (Rural-to-Urban Migration in The Gambia)
Students explore push and pull factors of rural-to-urban migration in LEDCs/developing countries using a set of mystery cards. It is based on a woman who lives in rural Gambia. The task encourages co-operative and dialogic learning, and then asks them to apply the idea into over contexts. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying
8th - 10th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
North Norfolk Coastal Management (Case Study)
Our GCSE (senior) students need to get their teeth into detailed case studies for their exams, so we try to structure resources in a way that allows them to summarise complex and specific information. Since our school is in Norfolk, UK, we have a great example of coastal management along our coastline, with a wealth of information from the authorities. Here I've put them together in a way that helps students to summarise the info they need. The resources contain citations to the information if y
9th - 12th
Engineering, Geography, Physical Science
Tourism In The Alps & Climate Change
I remember reading the giant IPCC report on Climate Change as part of my degree, that time spent actually came in handy later as I used the report to rustle up a handout about climate change in the Alps as part of a unit about tourism. I ended up turning it into a whole lesson activity. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying m
7th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Population Distribution & Density
A simple set of worksheets to explore the patterns of population distribution and density. Includes "missing words" help as differentiation. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) Population Distribution & Density by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4
6th - 9th
Government
Site & Situation (Malawi)
I created this resource involving teachers from Malawi through the Norwich-Dedza Partnership. A different take on typical 'site & situation' tasks! This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. Have a look at the 'preview' which shows a class having a go at this task with Mr Mpakati! If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) Site & Situation (Malawi)
6th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
UK Links With Malawi (Imports and Exports)
I created this resource for visiting Primary Schools as part of a Malawi Conference, involving teachers from Malawi through the Norwich-Dedza Partnership. The cards are a fun way to explore what Malawi exports to the UK, and the spider diagram gets pupils to attach their lives with the imports brought into the UK. I was expecting older kids than 5 year olds, but it worked from them! This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If
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Economics , Geography
FIFA World Cup 2014: Participants & GDP
We have a unit on World Sport which covers that year's major international sporting event. This lesson is about the participants of the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Pupils learn were the countries are from, but also explore whether the wealth of a country influence success in the competition, or whether it wins the right to host it. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support
5th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Development Indications
These resources are designed to be used as a 'jigsaw' (co-operative learning) activity, to help groups of students learnt about the common development indicators. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) Development Indicators by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Shar
8th - 11th
Economics , Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Haiti Earthquake Stories
I wanted to bring the Haiti earthquake to life in the classroom. Learning about it through textbooks or the news was a little dry, so I did some research on the news and packaged some together to form a resource. I use this for some role play activities, where the pupils act out the picture & caption they have been given, building empathy with those caught up in the earthquake. I then use the touching Hector Mendez story as a "teacher in role" activity, which can get a bit emotional. Please f
6th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
China Rural to Urban Migration
Designed as a homework task. These differentiated worksheets ask pupils to consider the advantages and disadvantages of rural-to-urban migration in China. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) China Rural to Urban Migration by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Inter
7th - 11th
Asian Studies, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
China One Child Policy Unintended Consequences
Designed to be a homework task. These differentiated worksheets ask pupils to consider the unintended consequences of the Chinese One Child Policy. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'coffee'! :) China One Child Policy Unintended Consequences by KIt Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike
8th - 11th
Asian Studies, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
The Simpsons Go To England! (Perceptions & Stereotypes)
A fun way of exploring what is meant by stereotypical views and perceptions using the Simpson's visit to the UK! This pack contains differentiated resources, including a Polish EAL version. It is not totally necessary, but for full use of these resources you need the episode of The Simpsons where they visit the UK ("The Regina Monologues"). The 'letter' task makes for a nice homework. This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99.
4th - 8th
British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Liquid Climate Graphs
Full lesson materials to demonstrate how climate graphs work using water and bottles. You'll need a set of used washed drinks bottles (500ml-ish), blue food colouring and some string. Of course, I cannot supply you with the physical materials over the internet! May be one day ;) This is a legacy resource and will no longer be updated, and so has been permanently discounted down to $0.99. If you really like this resource and want to support me a little more, please consider also buying me a 'cof
5th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Geography, Graphing
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About the store
Experience
13 years full-time teaching Geography (Earth/Social/Environmental Sciences). Seven of those years as Head of Department.
I have been fortunate that my career so far has led to amazing professional development, such as organising field trips as close as the Norfolk Coast and as far away as Yellowstone National Park.
In 2013 I was part of a group who worked with teachers in Malawi.
In 2017-18 I went on a year-long sabbatical, mostly in the United States. I spent two months in Colorado working with climate scientists at NOAA, and two months in California working at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. My experiences were shared via my blog at <a href="http://geogramblings.com">Geogramblings.com</a>, which also acts as a resource bank for other teachers.
Teaching style
Active, sometimes dramatic! (Also have a drama background). I usually like to steer away from using textbooks, but do see the value of them with some learning objectives and lessons. I aim to be very visual, interactive and creative with my resources.I am a total digital geek - and like to use GIS and social media in learning (e.g. <a href="http://twitter.com/geogramblings">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geogramblings/">Facebook</a>).
Awards & shining teacher moments
My work has often been used as examples of outstanding practise within my regional network (Norfolk, UK). In 2013 and 2016 I led the Geography department at my school to the UK's Geographical Association's Secondary Geography Quality Mark (SGQM) National Award and Centre of Excellence, in which lesson provision, planning and materials formed a substantial part (see <a href="http://www.geography.org.uk/11-19/secondaryqualitymark/">the GA SGQM page.</a>). I have articles published in national educational magazines and give talks, lectures, training and CPD to teachers and trainee teachers nation-wide.
My own education history
A degree in Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, UK (2001-2004). Completed my teacher training in 2005.
Additional biographical information
Proudly transgender, and an activist for environmental, LGBT+, minority and feminist causes. Pronouns: they/she.
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