Presentation given at the Hampshire Heads of Geography Annual Conference.

1. Keeping Geography Dynamic David Rogers Portchester Community School

2. The importance of geography The study of geography: ‘ stimulates a sense of wonder’ ‘ helps young people make sense of a complex and dynamic world’ ‘ builds on pupils’ own experiences ’ Is ‘about issues affecting the world and people’s lives, now and in the future ’ Geography programme of study: Key Stage 3 (p1, 2007)

4. 10 top tips for ‘planned topicality’

6. Depressions – taught in winter and spring 3d. key aspects of the UK, including it changing human and physical geography, current issues and its place in the world today

7. Tourism in September 4a. build on and expand their personal experiences of geography http://www.flickr.com/photos/muha/397396361/

8. 2. Revisit topics when they are in the news. http://www.flickr.com/photos/53366513@N00/869084180 /

9. 3. Get others to do the work! www.bloglines.com

10. http://gmpay.blogspot.com/ http://geogtastic.blogspot.com/

11. http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/

12. www.sln.org.uk/geography

14. www.slideshare.net

15. 5. Adapt case studies from textbooks Geog.1 3h. interactions between people and their environments…. …how to plan for a manage change. 4f. participate in informed responsible action in relation to geographical issues that affect them and those around them

16. Spot the topic! What do you think the following quotes are about? ‘ I was utterly blown away by the boldness of the proposal….. Do it! Do it! Do it!’ ‘ Where will all the cars park? In the sea?’ ‘ One man’s dream is another man’s nightmare ’ ‘ Breathtaking, stunning, grotesque, carbuncle, monstrosity or blot on the landscape – all types of description for the new proposal’ ‘ In theory, magnificent. In reality, totally ridiculous!’ ‘ I do not think it will ever happen, but thanks for the laugh!’ ‘ Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!’ ‘ The plan has nothing to do with the good of people of Portsmouth, but to satisfy the greed of a few who don’t even live in our city’

17. Does Pompey really need to move? Does Pompey really need to move? Find Fratton Park on the OS map Why does the stadium need to move? Use map and other information. 5 Mins

22. Why aren’t we allowed to hang out where we want to? New houses are being build where we used to play! Why are the shops changing? Year 9 students at Portchester

25. 10. Start moving on from older case studies

26. http://www.mvo.ms/

27. Remember to share great ideas! www.daviderogers.blogspot.com [email_address]