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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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)
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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