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Welcome to the geography pages of shropshire.gov.uk:
From these pages you can view all the latest updates for geography. The pages include details of schemes of work and links to various web based resources. Please use the links on the main navigation menu to browse the site.
LATEST NEWS
A New National Curriculum for Key Stage 3
The new national curriculum programme of study for geography has been launched. This becomes a statutory requirement from 1 September 2008. Schools can phase the new requirements in over a three year period starting with year 7 from 1 September 2008. Follow the link for the full programme of study.
Geography Matters
David Rayner has produced an excellent powerpoint presentation which makes the case for geography in the curriculum. The presentation is available as a download from the publications section on this page. The presentation works well to Michael Jackson's Earth Song.
Y9 Option Choices – Promoting Geography
Geography Ambassadors on the TV
Follow the link in the useful websites section to a video on Teachers TV launched in January 2008 to promote geography. This is part of the Geography Ambassadors Programme.
Writing in Geography - A New Publication from Shropshire County Council
Written by Juliet Andrew-Evans, this book and CD ROM exemplifies forms of writing in the context of secondary geography. The text types, subject vocabulary and connectives which combine to make quality extended writing are outlined in this publication. It looks at a number of writing styles and examples are drawn from secondary geography lessons. The materials are set out in a form that is easy to duplicate and use with geography students in the classroom. Further details are available from the Publications, Design and Webpage team at www.shropshire.gov.uk/pdw.nsf (follow the link on this page).
Become a Fairtrade School
The Fairtrade Foundation has launched ‘Fairtrade School’ status for Primary and Secondary Schools in the UK. The Fairtrade mark guarantees a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world. For schools, Fairtrade provides the opportunity to learn about farming, trade and developing countries and as well as the chance for children to make a real difference by promoting or buying Fairtrade. Fairtrade is an ideal topic for subjects such as geography and citizenship, or promoting Fairtrade could be a project for the school council. The Fairtrade School scheme compliments also Eco-Schools Status. For more information about becoming a Fairtrade School and to register for the scheme visit the Fairtrade Foundation website on www.fairtrade.org.uk (follow the link in the useful websites section of the page). Bridges Development Education Centre providing practical support and guidance to schools in the West Midlands who are working towards Fairtrade status. Contact Davina at Bridges by email at Davina@shropshirebridges.org.uk or telephone 01952 255526.
Assess Your School's Carbon Footprint
The Carbon Detectives' Kit is live. Designed for children and young people to use, this web based package enables detective teams to assess their school's carbon footprint and identify ways to reduce this. Follow the link in the useful websites section to visit the site.
The Shropshire GA Branch has recently launched its website. A programme of events begins in the new academic year. Follow the link in the useful websites section for more information.