The Life Geographic: A somewhat self-absorbed personal and professional development blog of an ex-Geography high-school teacher…
Did you know that this week is 'Antarctica Week'? Here's a post from two years ago that contains a fantastic 'letter' written by someone who works with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). He's also not a bad at taking a snap or two - so go ahead and click on the "View Original Post" link … Continue reading Antarctica Week
Without delving too much into politics, it is of this geographer's opinion that current affairs demonstrate how crucial the current need is for critical thinking. This blog entry looks into the importance of thinking critically, a tool to help fight 'fake news', and some resources to demonstrate that teaching skills (like critical thinking) can happen in tandem with teaching content.
Part 2 about the poles, including a visit to a lab that works on polar ice and a letter from a friend in Antarctica!
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