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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 1d

This doesn't bode well for #geography, we barely get any applications for jobs and didn't get a single one for maternity cover...😬

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 5d

Had a great few days in #dorset on residential. It really is a beautiful part of the world! Favourite quote from a student: geography is coming alive!

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 5d

Well done David, this is exciting!!

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 14d

We are implementing a whole school approach to spoken communication using 'think, pair, share' does anyone know if there is research on how long staff should give to students to make it really purposeful? Is there too much time? @alexjquigley.bsky.social @didau.bsky.social

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 15d

Some really hard hitting geography in here: migration, recycling, globalisation! shows.acast.com/ends/episode...

Boy Wasted - Episode 1: The Body | Eco Chamber

A mystery body of a boy is found in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey...

shows.acast.com

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 15d

Hey Hanna, my school doesn't do A level so I feel a little bit out of the loop on that one. We used to use Geofiles but really depends on students because they can be quite heavy going? Could geography review be worth looking at? magazines.hachettelearning.com/magazines/ge...

Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22d

Yeah, I just don't think that's much for a test track and research buildings!? Bit if a rubbish question of you ask me 😂

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22d

Surely that's not big enough for a test track and research building?

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22d

I'm trying to work out this question... Am I wrong in thinking this question doesn't work. I'm thinking they want to locate it on one grid square (1km by 1km), but that's not the same as 2sets of 500m2? One grid square is 1million M2 isn't it? @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social @geodougie.bsky.social

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22d

I'm trying to work out this question... Am I wrong in thinking this question doesn't work. I'm thinking they want to locate it on one grid square (1km by 1km), but that's not the same as 2sets of 500m2? One grid square is 1million M2 isn't it? @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social @geodougie.bsky.social

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 23d

Geographers this is quite good to get students thinking!

Erwan Rivault @erwanrivault.com · 26d

Launch day 🚀

We’ve just released @chartlecc.bsky.social - a daily chart game!

Your job is to guess which country is represented by the red line in today's chart. You get 5 tries, no other clues!

Play today, come back tomorrow for a different chart with new data and share with your chart friends 📈

Chartle - A daily chart game

Guess the country in red by analysing today's chart

chartle.cc

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Sep 5

Loads of us have been there, loads of us teach about it, quick update on #studland and coastal defences! www.bbc.com/news/article...

Studland sea defences to be removed for more natural shoreline - BBC News

The National Trust says the work will create a more natural shoreline along Middle Beach in Studland.

www.bbc.com

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Aug 29

20 years since #katrina, that's kind of mad! Some interesting articles and documentaries coming out, this looks good for subject knowledge but also the legacy. Important if teaching 'old' case studies! youtu.be/2gyBK3UMT34?...

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water | Official Trailer | Netflix

YouTube video by Netflix

youtu.be

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Aug 24

Think most of us tech this anyway, but good that it's getting some attention! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The Guardian view on Africa and maps: drawn true, its scale and promise can’t be ignored | Editorial

Editorial: The push for fairer cartography rejects colonial shrinkage of a huge continent by the Mercator projection. This is not pedantry. It’s politics

www.theguardian.com

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Aug 18

Good starter for climate change and discussions around impacts of globally warming...

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 17

How many categories are there in GCSE geography, when was it updated...?! I know #ocr feels very outdated...! 🤔

Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · Jul 17

When people talk about countries as “rich” or “poor”, they can mean many different things. But for researchers and policymakers, it helps to have a way to compare countries by income using clear criteria. 🧵

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 12

Something for literacy and the importance of punctuation...? One gets you arrested these days!!

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Jul 12

At our demonstration today, I'm holding a placard stating
"I support
Palestine.
Action
must be taken."
My aim is to highlight the absurdity of the government dictating what can and cannot be said by peace-seeking people

Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 6

This is incredibly disappointing, I loved the story and I'm sure there are elements of truth but very sad that it's all based on lies and dishonesty! #saltpath observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

The real Salt Path: how a blockbuster book and film were ...

Penniless and homeless, the Winns found fame and fortune with the story of their 630-mile walk to salvation. We can reveal that the truth behind it is ve...

observer.co.uk

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 5

Really lovely and powerful book!!

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 5

66km - 90% off roads. Just cycled the Downs Link Way, one for the new @slowwaysuk.bsky.social . So amazing to be able to go so far without being on roads! Loved it!

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jul 4

My favourite of all his books! Enjoy!!

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jun 23

Inspirational for anyone who's into sports! What a fab achievement! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I hope women see my comeback win and want to try ultramarathons' - BBC News

Ultramarathon winner Anna Troup says she wants her latest comeback to inspire more women to take up sport.

www.bbc.co.uk

Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jun 21

This is such an amazing resource about climate change. I'm going to be watching a few of these!

Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · Jun 21

Recommended watch: BBC World Service’s Life at 50C had a new documentary following Indigenous Queenslander Adrian Burragubba’s “battle against Adani[‘s]” coal mine in Australia’s Galilee Basin.

Life at 50°C

Documentary series exploring one of the most deadly results of the climate crisis: extreme heat. It shows the far reaching consequences and the struggle to adapt and survive.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jun 20

Some great stats on here for geographers! #migration !

Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ooh, I'm accidentally HoG too! We couldn't recruit anyone for maternity cover!

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