During this online session, Liam, Gerard and Miles will introduce a scheme of work focusing on climate change, human geography and climate justice designed for Year 9 pupils.
These materials have been co-developed between the University of Cambridge and two schools in Peterborough and Stevenage. These materials are designed to introduce students to ideas of climate justice and develop fieldwork skills in an accessible and low-cost way. The scheme of work brings contemporary research and debates in human geography into the classroom.
This session will provide an overview of the scheme of work, talk through the fieldwork and discuss opportunities to adapt these materials.
About the speakers
Liam Saddington is a Teaching Associate in Human Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge. Liam is the Outreach and Widening Participation Coordinator for the Department and has worked extensively with schools across the UK. His research focuses on the geopolitics of climate change in relation to small island states.
Gerard Reilly is currently Head of Geography at Marriotts School, Stevenage. He has a range of experience in schools including whole school responsibility for leading high-attaining pupils, teacher mentoring and curriculum development. Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate at the University of Cambridge in Education.
Miles Huppatz is Head of Geography at Hampton Gardens School, Peterborough. He completed his Undergraduate and Masters at the University of Cambridge and is now pursuing a doctorate at UCL, focussing on identity and place amongst young people.
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