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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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)
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)
Introduction to Ghana: Map & DCR
Introduction to the African national of Ghana using a map and photos, where students use the "development compass rose" for analysis. Contains differentiated worksheets. Unlike the Malawi version, you will need atlases or a third-party Ghana/Africa map. 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'! :) Introduction to
6th - 9th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
Annotated Sketching
A simple task to enable pupils to practise the geographical skill of annotated sketching. 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'! :) Annotated Sketching by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Not Specific
Geography
East Anglia Info Sheet
A simple annotated information sheet/poster, including a map and images about the East Anglia region of the UK. 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'! :) East Anglia by Kit Rackley is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
6th - 7th
Geography
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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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