Monthly Archives: January 2019

World Bank Review of 2018 in Charts

Posted on January 28, 2019 by devongeography

  The World Bank has produced an interesting review  of 2018 that summarises the major future challenges faced by our planet in 14 charts. Each chart is accompanied by some useful extra data and information, and they cover: Extreme poverty … Continue reading →

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Amazing Paper Cut City Map

Posted on January 24, 2019 by devongeography

I have been investigating different map styles recently, and came across this beauty. It is street map of Amsterdam created in the form of a leaf by street artist Nils Westergard. It measures 65 x 60 cm, and its intricate … Continue reading →

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Indonesia Earthquake Maps

Posted on January 23, 2019 by devongeography

Following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that shook Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi Province back in September 2018, and the tsunami that hit coastal towns on Indonesia’s Sunda Strait – there has been a wealth of information on the web for geography teachers. … Continue reading →

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China’s Population Peak?

Posted on January 22, 2019 by devongeography

Population dynamics in a number of countries are leading to ageing populations. The United Nations rates a country as ageing if 7% of its population is over 65 years of age. A ‘super-aged’ country has over 20% of its citizens … Continue reading →

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‘Land of the Free’ for the Geography Classroom

Posted on January 21, 2019 by devongeography

Plenty of geography in the recently released song by ‘The Killers’ – ‘Land of the Free’. Some stunning images of refugees and the proposed Trump Wall – a great discussion starter for the classroom.

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Web Resources for the Classroom – Web Links 3: Rivers & Flooding

Posted on January 11, 2019 by devongeography

Previous blogs in April and November started this series of web resources for the classroom – outlining lists for the themes of ‘Population’ and ‘Weather & Climate’. This time, for Web Links 3, I have put together a list of … Continue reading →

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HSBC Globalisation Advert For The Classroom

Posted on January 10, 2019 by devongeography

I saw this HSBC advert on TV over the Christmas period, and thought it would make a nice starter for any lessons on globalisation:   HSBC has also produced some interesting posters along this theme: As well as some that … Continue reading →

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Making Paper Globes in the Classroom

Posted on January 9, 2019 by devongeography

The mapscaping web site (see link below) has a range of globe templates available that can be downloaded and colour printed on A3 or A4 paper. These can then be folded by students to create a great little 3D globe. … Continue reading →

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Rapid Urban Growth in India – a Top Ten List for the Classroom

Posted on January 8, 2019 by devongeography

I’m a sucker for a good geography list, so here is a fascinating one to start the New Year. It has been produced by Oxford Economics, following a study of 780 world cities. It predicts that the top 10 fastest-growing … Continue reading →

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Your Diet Footprint and How Different Foods Impact on the Environment

Posted on January 8, 2019 by devongeography

A lot of people (but not me!) will be making New Year Resolutions that involve a change in their lifestyle. These may well be centred on changes to their diet – perhaps giving up (or reducing) intake of alcohol or … Continue reading →

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