Geography book recommendations for students/teachers. Promoting a love of readingπ and furthering our understanding of global interconnections & interaction π
Just picked up this beauty in Waterstones. It examines the profound influence of six materials which have helped mould human civilisation - sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium.
Great geographical book for the summer #GeographyTeacher
Just started to read this book. Itβs an examination of how many around the world are increasingly rejecting interdependence and the forces of globalisation
#Geography#GeographyTeacher#Globalisation
In the UK my latest map book is now for sale. All other markets will come soon. All maps were beautifully illustrated by @MargaridaEstevs. Grab a copy here (or better yet grab it from you local bookshop):
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@geogbookclub Am planning to introduce extracts of these to our curriculum this year. Starting with just small chunks and hoping over time to include larger sections to analyse. And to include a wider range of texts in the future π
ππππThoughts turn to next year. Are you planning to include any references to a book or planning a scheme of learning focused solely around a book? ππππ
What?
How?
Why?
Please share your ideas
#edutwitter#geography#geographyteachers#reading#planningideas#books
One of my proudest achievements to date is writing the Geography textbooks used in schools. Being able to write and co-write these with my Dad (also a Geography teacher) was a very special opportunity. #geography#geographyteacher#scottisheducation#NationalGeography
If you teach the Carbon Cycle at A-Level I would highly recommend this book and especially chapter 5 - Great Accelerations. Weβve just finished the topic and our end of year exam so it will be the perfect read to support exam feedback before we move on to Diverse Places π
Ever wondered how power and politics in space will change our World?
Join us next week to hear from best selling author Tim Marshall (@Itwitius), about the future of geography π
πOnline, 25 May at 7.00pm π (https://t.co/FAwWrfZLvu)
I finished this book by @ProfMarkMaslin last night - itβs a superb, accessible read inspired by Sun Tzuβs βThe Art of Warβ. Highly recommended π π
Defining a concept by what it isn't
'...anything that we can't do forever is, by definition, unsustainable.'
Sir David Attenborough, page 75. I want a class set of these.
Fourth Edition of Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction is out now π
Fully updated with latest @IPCC_CH results and the latest politics - perfect for students starting courses this autumn π
#ClimateEmergency#ClimateAction
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Recent reports that climate crisis deniers are targetting climate scientists for online abuse since @elonmusk has taken over Twitter. Author of 'How to Save Our Planet' by Prof Mark Maslin has been one of them. Be informed! @ProfMarkMaslin#GeographyTeacher#ClimateCrisis
Climate crisis deniers target scientists for vicious abuse on @elonmusk@Twitter
Abusive, often violent tweets denying the climate emergency have become a barrage since Elon acquired Twitter say UK experts
@LindaYacc needs to clean up the Wild West π€
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GIVEAWAY!!!
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To celebrate the publication of WILD on 4th May, I have a complete set of my books to give away to a school library.
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Winner chosen at random on 4th May.
It's World Migratory Birds Day. Here are a couple of excellent titles to celebrate our feathered friends from a uniquely geographical perspective. Enjoy! #Birds#InternationalDayOfMigratoryBirds