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‘Time for Geography’ Web Site

Posted on March 14, 2017 by devongeography

Have you discovered the excellent ‘Time For Geography’ web site yet? https://timeforgeography.co.uk/ This site is building up an excellent set of resources for GCSE geography lessons, with an emphasis on revision materials. At present, there are a number of resources … Continue reading →

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Free Climate Change Classroom Poster

Posted on February 21, 2017 by devongeography

Another great freebee from Rayburn Tours! Download a free climate change poster to use as a classroom resource here: climate-change-poster Or download it from the Rayburn blog site: http://www.rayburntours.com/education/blog/geography/5-countries-affected-climate-change-2/#more-3972

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Devon’s First Nature School

Posted on February 3, 2017 by devongeography

I was interested to read this week of a proposal to open Devon’s first ‘Nature School’ near Okehampton. The plans are for a combined nursery and primary school aimed at children aged 3 to 11 years on the ‘free school’ … Continue reading →

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City Map Quiz For The Classroom

Posted on November 16, 2016 by devongeography

There are plenty of geography-based quizzes available online, but I particularly like this one:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/quizzes/Quiz-Can-you-identify-these-cities/  Titles have been removed  from 15 maps – and the quiz asks you to identify the cities they show.  In addition, there are further links … Continue reading →

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Refugees Poem For The Classroom

Posted on November 12, 2016 by devongeography

Brilliant poem by Brian Bilston entitled “Refugees” First, read it from top to bottom Then, read it from bottom to top – Thanks to Twitter tip off from ‏@MrTomlinsonGeog

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Using Virtual Reality Tools in Geography Fieldwork

Posted on November 4, 2016 by devongeography

Back in May, I wrote a blog outlining my first thoughts on virtual reality and its possible uses in school. I described many of the ‘starter apps’ I tried to get used to the idea of virtual reality, as well … Continue reading →

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Instant Images – Visualisers in the Classroom

Posted on May 28, 2015 by devongeography

I have recently fallen back in love with one of my older classroom tools – my visualiser. I have used a visualiser for a number of years, but have spent more time recently using I Pads and Apple TV as … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Retaining an Outstanding OFSTED Grade

Posted on May 2, 2012 by devongeography

Back in 2007, we were really proud at South Molton CC to receive an outstanding grade from OFSTED. We have worked very hard to grow our GCSE results since then, but are fully aware that another inspection could happen at … Continue reading →

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