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There is no correct way to teach geography, but there are some best practices. When I began my teaching career in geography 26 years ago in Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN, the district was focused on concept-based teaching — teaching to the big ideas & conceptual-based learning based upon Lynn Erikson's concept-based instruction. At first, I found it very challenging to implement this strategy into my lessons as it was a new concept and it significantly varied from the way we had all been presenting content to our students. It took persistence; it took patience, but I believe it was a huge part of why my students enjoyed geography and were able to grasp it. An example of this would be teaching the concept of "human population" and then applying this concept to world population ideas and issues throughout the world such as:

Push and pull factors of migration

Cartograms, and population density maps

Causes and outcomes of population growth and decline

China's one-child policies due to overpopulation

Africa's population decline

Europe's population decline, etc.

This conceptual-based learning worked well, and students were learning and grasping the concepts and material. It required me to spend more time on the concept with my students, but it gave them a BIG PICTURE of how variables affect population and how population trends work and are influenced. It made them think at higher levels preparing their pathways for high-level learning and working to strengthen their brain connectivity. It gave them a different viewpoint of looking at geography, rather than focusing on one small concept at a time.

Just to give you an idea of how I would/do begin planning each concept-based lesson, I would begin with a brainstorming bubble, and in the center circle, I would type in an essential question. All an essential question (they always have to use big terminology) is an open-ended question that educators use to spark student interest. I say, let' not make this harder than it has to be.

Here are examples of essential questions specific to geography:

How have Revolutions impacted our world? (This could be taking a look at the meaning behind "revolution" and empowering student understanding of this "concept" through discussing many different types of revolutions such as the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution in the United States and Europe, the Russian Revolution, the Cultural Revolution, the Sudanese Revolution, and the Chinese Revolution of 1949.)

Does music create culture, or vice versa?

Who is an American?

How can learning about other cultures teach us about our own?

What is the relationship between climate and natural resources?

Need an idea for an essential question? There is so much information today on essential questions than there was when I first started teaching. Simply, type into your search engine: "Essential questions for geography." and then align it with your curriculum. Others have "essentially" (no pun intended) done this work for you over the years.

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This four-page handout introduces students to the themes which are most prominent in Mary Shelley's literary masterpiece, Frankenstein (1818). By having your students read and discuss this thematic introduction together, you will have them captivated by the complex questions invoked by Frankenstein before they open the novel's cover.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein asks a series of profound questions about human nature. Are human beings inherently benevolent or malevolent? Are humans better off when they live alone in isolation or when they live together in society? Can the development of modern technology have the effect of transforming human nature?

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Keep students' information on hand with this brief Back School Information Sheet. Get to know students' favorite hobbies, accomplishments, and out of school activities, plus keep on hand their personal information. Have each student complete the form then just bind or scan for easy access throughout the year.

Calculus worksheet with QR code to a video explanation. Worked solutions are included.

This uses finding derivatives of functions to find maximum and minimum points in the context of practical problems.

For example, a manufacturer wants a cardboard box to have volume of 500 cm^3 but wants to minimise the amount of cardboard used.

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Do you struggle to practice the conditional mood in a comprehensible way while keeping students engaged? Then these fun and thought-provoking hypothetical questions are a great way to review the conditional mood and practice writing and speaking skills with your students. This freebie has 5 hypothetical questions (written in the conditional mood) from my larger 60-question Conditional Mood Hypothetical Question resource.

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French subjunctive, imperative and future tense paired speaking activity

No prep printable paired speaking activity to practice forming the present subjunctive and the futur simple. Students will see how useful the subjunctive is with one expression repeated over and over again: Vous voulez que _____? Many regular and irregular verbs are used in this activity, and the repetition is really helpful.

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Élève 1: Prenez le bus. (Student reads the sentence in the imperative)

Take the bus.

Élève 2: Vous voulez que je _____? (prenne le bus)

You want me to take the bus?

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You want us to take the bus?

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Celebrate this Thanksgiving by having your students show their gratitude for another student, a family member or another teacher. Perfect for short and meaningful hand-written writing assignments that are also touching for the recipient. Choose from 2 design options which each print 2 per page. This is a simple and easy way for students to express their gratitude this Thanksgiving.

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This plan book template is a great resource to help you organize your daily and weekly plans using Microsoft PowerPoint

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This infographic provides information about how educators can foster empathy in the classroom. The infographic can serve as a reminder of the importance empathy and connection is in the classroom.

FREE CHEMISTRY Chemical Formulas Dominos Activity contains 10 set matching cards to solve. This non-prep resource includes a PDF version which can be used as a starter, warm-up or review tasks.

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Lay out clearly and concisely what you want your students to know about each phase of mitosis, using this handy chart.

This table maps out the exact breakdown I use with my tutoring students if they've been overwhelmed or stumped by their biology teacher's explanation.

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+ key events in prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase

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Unlock the secrets of the classroom with our thrilling Word Search High School! Dive into a world of academic adventure and challenge your mind like never before.

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Unearth the Secrets of Crime: A Captivating Look at Forensic Geology

Bring science to life with this engaging exploration of forensic geology!

This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating world of forensic geology, where the Earth itself becomes a silent witness to crimes.

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• Discover how forensic geologists analyze soil, rocks, and minerals to link suspects to crime scenes and reconstruct past events.
• Explore the Andrea Gail tragedy and witness the power of forensic geology in solving real-world mysteries.
• Examine the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the use of this unique scientific discipline.
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• Students will define forensic geology and explain its role in criminal investigations and the legal system.
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• Students will evaluate the limitations and potential biases associated with interpreting geological evidence.
• Students will analyze the ethical considerations surrounding the use of forensic geology and its impact on investigations.

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This 5-minute MFL lesson plan template is simple, clear, and quick to complete: taking less than 5 minutes to fill out! Perfect for PGCE students and busy teachers alike, this resource will help you plan effective lessons with ease.

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Have you head the Notes in Spanish podcasts? Do you use Edpuzzle? For AP Spanish® Unit 6, I made an MP4 recording of the audio for the podcast about Climate Change, and uploaded it to Edpuzzle! I inserted multiple choice, auto-graded questions into the recording to help students to find the right spot in the podcast to find the answer. The auto-grading of Edpuzzle is not only a time-saver for teachers, but allows students to have feedback on what answers they got right or wrong!

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We bring you real Spanish conversations on real-life topics, making you totally confident with your Spanish.

From me: Ben and Marina have Beginner and Intermediate level podcasts on a range of topics. I love listening to them! Ben is not a native speaker of Spanish, but Marina is! This married couple converses about every day, relevant topics, and helps students learn vocabulary and even slang expressions that are part of every day Spanish language!

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