Archive for February, 2008

Google Earth / classroom GIS course

John Harrison and I are running a course in London on the 13th March.

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE GIS AND GOOGLE EARTH INTO TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE KEY STAGES

More info and booking here

Geography Geek

A mention for Helen Young’s great new resource-sharing site. Lots of ideas and resources.

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Geography Matters video

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David Rayner has produced a most excellent video to raise awareness of Geography. Many teachers will find it useful on options evening. If you use the PPT version (recommended) download it, and the music file to the same folder.

Geography Matters powerpoint
Geography Matters music file (Earthsong)

Geography Matters video in avi file format
Geography Matters video in wmv file format:
Geography Matters video in mpeg-4 file format (suitable for i-pods, etc)

Trying out a wiki for revision

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I’ve created a new wiki for my GCSE students to create their own online revision guide. Hopefully they’lll learn more this way.

Forthcoming Google Earth Course

A plug for a course that Dave Holmes and I are running in London on the 28th Feb. I believe that there are still a couple of places left. The venue is New Horizons in Old Street, and the day is entirely hands on.
There’s also the opportunity to try the Space Navigator
space navigator
The course outline consists of:

Google Earth basics
Creating placemarks, overlays and GE tours
More advanced options including multimedia placemarks, custom and image icons, and tips for Google Maps
Using the Space Navigator

Sample Lessons Part 1
General advice on integrating GE into lessons and what to watch out for.
San Francisco decision-making exercise using GE.

Tasty lunch

Sample Lessons Part 2
Montserrat eruption role-play.
Other lesson ideas that can be adapted for the new National Curriculum Schemes of work

Book by calling Philip Allan Updates: 01706 831002