Primary Geography Resources
Teaching the geography of China
Sarah Maude (GA International Committee) has compiled a list of resources for teaching about China, from key stage 1 to key stage 4 and beyond. View a range of images of China here.
Using PowerPoint for collaborative work
Getting started with PowerPoint? Liz Taylor (Cambridge University) describes an effective approach to using presentation packages in the geography classroom. Liz also provides two handouts for students: one a guide to starting up with PowerPoint and the other slide planner on acid rain.
Lesson Plans
A rough guide to teaching a 'thinking skills' style lesson
Members of the SESC provide a guide to the stages of a thinking skills lesson, debriefing and what can be learned from thinking.
Environment Centres
Canterbury Environmental Education Centre
Head of Centre
Canterbury Environmental Education Centre
Canterbury North Substation
Broad Oak Road
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7PX
Tel: 01227 452 447 Fax: 01227 456 944
E-mail: canterbury.environmentalcentre@kent.gov.uk
Centre web site: www.econet.org.uk
Education web site: www.naturegrid.org.uk
Horton Kirby Environmental Education Centre
Head of Centre: Andrew Berry
Horton Kirby Environmental Education Centre
29 School Lane,
Horton Kirby,
Dartford, Kent.
England. DA4 9DQ
Tel/Fax: 01322 863302
Email:hkeec@kent.gov.uk
Centre Web Site: www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/Policy/hortonkirbyeec.cfm