Living Geography

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A cross posting from my GCSE Natural History blog - which is now closing in on 400 posts since it was first started - when it looked like we might actually get a new qualification option. Given that not every child (or school) can afford to buy books, this is a welcome development.

Geography 52

Geography History Education 52

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

When students engage with history, geography, and civics, they develop the ability to analyze texts, draw connections between concepts, and retain new information more effectively. Adopt Knowledge-Building Curricula: Utilize high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) that embed social studies content within reading programs.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, studies show that exposure to content-rich subjects like history, geography, and science strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skillsessential components of long-term literacy success.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

Living Geography

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

A cross posting from my 'At the Home of Geography' blog. As you'd imagine, we are preparing to submit evidence and support the consultation for the new curriculum review to discuss what we hope to see in a future curriculum with respect to the geography entitlement and the nature of what is studied. Report is here.

Geography 52

Geography Government History Education 52

Living Geography

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This blog post is about the building which houses the RGS, also known as "the home of Geography" and has also been described by Joe Smith as "the Broadcasting House of geography". An RGS history of Lowther Lodge is on this link (PDF download) At a recent RGS Council meeting we had a good tour of the building from top to bottom.

Geography 52

Geography Archiving History Education 52

ACRE

JUNE 19, 2023

The tour highlights the architecture and design of the home, information about some of the collected pieces (like a grand piano in the entry room and a large collection of hand-made quilts), and history of the Pfeiffer family and other Piggott residents who were living through the Great Depression era in Arkansas.

Museum 52

Museum K-12 Geography History 52

ACRE

JUNE 27, 2023

Students can tour Fort Curtis & Battery Park and see how the natural geography of the Arkansas Delta influenced how battles could be fought there during the Civil War. DCC even offers an interactive Escape Room exhibit, where students answer questions about Arkansas history while racing to solve puzzles and escape the room.

Cultures 52

Cultures Heritage K-12 Museum 52