Exploring the Concepts and Content in IGCSE and IBDP Geography
This article written by Peter Dockrill for Science alert examines the potentially devestating realities of Arctic ice disappearing. It is based on the modeling research by professor Dirk Notz of University of Hamburg and his team. A quick article definitely worth a perusal for those studying or interested in the effects of the enhanced greenhouse effect and climate change.
The link below offers viewers a fantastic visual platform for viewing wind, ocean currents, particulates and more. The virtual globe can help students to understand, describe, explain, analyse…the command terms are endless! Click on ‘earth’ in the bottom left corner to manipulate the settings and change to ocean currents, particulates, etc. Move the map around to view the patterns all around the world!
(Photo below a screenshot of the website)
GIS is no longer the ‘future’ of geography, it is the now. Browsing through Linkedin jobs, it is clear that any single job related to geography makes it a baseline requirement that the applicant have experience with GIS.
Click the link for an online, free training with the world-renowned GIS company, ESRI. It is a great introduction to the mechanics and usefulness of GIS. It is a course that is helpful for students and teachers alike, and at the end you get a certificate (PD hours!). You will need to make a (free) account.
