Laura Wells

I used to print maps to teach the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes. Not only did this cost money (colour printing😆) but I never really felt that students grasped what I wanted them to. So after watching videos mainly @lcgeography (thank you!) I now use GIS! 🧵

How does everyone teach the strategies for reducing the development gap? I need inspiration!! #geographyteacher

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How do you teach river processes? I find it is so abstract for my pupils. We do a river study for our fieldwork so this does help. However any tips?!! I need ideas. #geography #geographyteacher

20 local geography school teachers from Preston, Lytham, Lancaster, Blackpool and Chorley meeting up to research AQA GCSE geography’s pre-release on the proposed Morecambe Bay Barrage Scheme. Can anyone help us bring the issue to life for our students? @timfarron @CatSmithMP

Today Y7 used GIS to explore the distribution of biomes across Asia. In Y7 we focus on adding layers, interpreting the legend and using the location tool. This helped us to develop our knowledge of latitude from a previous unit. We had some fab descriptions! #GIS

Putting on the work trousers was a humbling experience this morning 😂😆🤣

Best start to the day. Superb CPD on current tectonics theory and GIS wizardry from the wonderful @lcgeography. Thank you for interrupting your holiday for us again! @WellsGeog @JoannaJvr81 @MrsT_Geography @chrislordgeog #geographyteacher

@lcgeography We can’t wait! ☺️

Looking forward to hooking up with some geography teachers from Preston tomorrow to give a knowledge boost on plate tectonics! There'll be up to date info about the latest form of plate tectonics theory, along with a bunch of ready to use GIS resources.

Geography planning shout out 📣 ….. Can anybody help? I need some resources on the challenges/opportunities created by urbanisation in Kenya. Does anyone have anything good?! Thank you in advance #geographyteacher

@cariadclarys Yes of course!

@WellsGeog Ideas brewing for the next NGC! Would you come on board?

Here are some of the GIS resources I used this half term with my classes! Many of them ready to go and already made! #GIS #ArcGIS #geographyteacher

@geoteachrach @Carolin63094449 On the left hand side you can click all the layers on and off. Life expectancy just loads automatically. No problem!

@WellsGeog @Carolin63094449 Thank you! The link only shows life expectancy - is that right? Sorry, GIS novice over here 👀

I have put together a case study booklet for our GCSE Geographers to hopefully help with studying for their mock exams. I know these can be a pain to put together! #geography #geographyteacher docs.google.com/presentation/d…

@Carolin63094449 @geoteachrach Here is the link: arcg.is/Deray1

@geoteachrach @WellsGeog Hi is this a ready to use resource . Can you send link please

@geoteachrach Here is the link: arcg.is/Deray1 :)

@WellsGeog Ooo have you got the link for this one please?

Here is the link to the London map: arcg.is/Deray1

This year I decided to use GIS to teach the challenges in London created by urban change. By flicking between the map of London boroughs and IMD map. We could make comparisons about levels of deprivation between boroughs but also within boroughs.

@cariadclarys Thank you for organising such a lovely event for us northerners!! It was great to network!

@WellsGeog Thank you for coming today :) I spoke to so many people I'm not sure I said Hello or not!

Starting the holidays with a bit of CPD! #NorthernGeographyConference