Exploring the Concepts and Content in IGCSE and IBDP Geography
In this fascinating article written by K.N.C for the Economist, Michael O’Sullivan’s interview delves into the realities of a post-globalised world. With links to global interactions as well as nationalism/tribalisation, this links well with the Risks and Resilience section of the syllabus.
https://www.economist.com/open-future/2019/06/28/globalisation-is-dead-and-we-need-to-invent-a-new-world-order
For me, this is one of the best clips out there with regards to the nature of the destruction of tsunamis. Shot by Mr. Kenichi Kurakami, and posted by Youtube user clancy688, this unbelievable, first-hand footage gives the viewer an intense sense and understanding of the way tsunamis can approach low-lying coastal margins, and how coastal defences do not always work as intended.
This is an interesting and radical deconstruction of how American suburbs are a short-sighted, inefficient, and community destroying piece of urban America. It is a thought provoking and critical video which really illustrates the flawed idea of suburban growth.
The link below contains a ‘live’ bar chart which goes through the most populous cities in the world, from 1500-2018. It is an excellent resource to spark discussions as to what makes cities successful, and what the future has for urban environments
https://observablehq.com/@johnburnmurdoch/bar-chart-race-the-most-populous-cities-in-the-world
I saw one of my 12 HL students revising and her technique caught my eye. For the different options we studied in class (Geophysical Hazards, Oceans and Coastal Margins, and Urban Environments), she printed out a blank world map and labelled the areas that were either case studies or examples used in class. This is a great way for more visual learners to map out and recall the material learned in class. It is also beneficial for me as well to analyse spatially the places I teach in class; I need to teach more about Africa! She gave me permission to post the photo.
I want to take a moment to wish all of my Grade 12 students success on their now-completed exams. It was a lot of fun teaching you and I hope we keep in touch!
This mini-expose uncovers the nature of gentrification in San Francisco and the effects on different neighbourhoods and communities running along market street. This clip is useful in how it shows the faces and names behind the causes and consequences of a controversial urban process.
https://hoodline.com/2016/04/vice-takes-a-video-tour-of-san-francisco-gentrification
This slightly long(er) clip focusses on some of the realities about African migration. Good for lessons on migration, urbanisation, displacement, and more. Misconceptions are illuminated and some interesting examples of cause and consequence are brought to light as well.
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)
What lies below is a system I am using to give feedback on Paper 1, 2, and 3 essays. I have found over time that I am constantly writing the same feedback over and over again across different students. I think that this approach has cut down grading and feedback time on my end, while giving them the same (and in some cases more) feedback than previously. Not only that, it engages students to actually make connections and take a bit more control of their feedback. I still write personalised feedback, but I do find this system is working and appreciated so far!
Dr. Jordan B Peterson is (in)famous for his bold and sometimes controversial views on a variety of subjects. Grade 11s, your homework is to watch the from 05:00 to 21:30 minutes of the video below on gender equality. Your assignment is, in your notebooks as a continuation of the gender equality topic, to write down (at least) three statements you agree with and (at least) three you disagree with/find a bit too strongly worded. You can pause the video so these statements need to be written down word for word. Your notebooks will be checked and we will follow this up with a reflective discussion the first class of next week.