1. Know your subject Supporting the teaching of Stage 6 Geography using Powerful Geography 1 & 2 and providing professional learning, teaching suggestions and additional resources is the reason for this blog. Today we share two resources for those studying the Cryosphere and Patagonia for Earth’s Natural Systems (Shared Teaching and Learning Program 2 - see previous post: Earth's Natural Systems - Teaching and Learning Program 2). Standard 2 of the AITSL Professional Teaching Standards is Know the content and how to teach it. What do you know about Patagonia? Increase your background knowledge with an overview of Patagonia in this 8 minute video. Although the most relevant section is Chapter 3, the video provides a fantastic overview of all geographic regions in Patagonia – some such as the fiords and lakes are a result of past glaciation. 2. Create a cryosphere globe - a hands-on activity for students A simple globe making activity using one of the maps in Chapter 2 will familiarise students with the spatial patterns of the cryosphere in a fun way as they transition back into learning after the holiday break. Click the link below to download the PG1 - 2 Cryosphere Global Activity file.
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