Exning Primary School
Primary School Live Lesson@ Bett 2026
Year 3 Geography
Mapping the world: A digital journey from Suffolk to Missouri
Explore how EdTech tools bring geography to life
in a real-time LKS2 Primary Geography lesson.
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Year 3 Live Lesson - Geography
This interactive lesson demonstrates how Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3) pupils can use EdTech tools like GIS Mapmaker, Google Classroom, and Nearpod to explore and compare geographical regions.
The session is narrated by Nastaha Warren Exning Deputy Headteacher and Kes Herzog ( Year 3 Teacher) highlights how technology can bring geography to life, fostering curiosity, teamwork, and deeper understanding.
It showcases how digital mapping, collaborative slide creation, and real-time formative assessment enhance traditional teaching, creating an inclusive and effective learning experience for all abilities.
Lesson highlights video chapter links below include:
1. Introduction to the live lesson and context of the class
2. Lesson start and introduction to the task and activities
3. Explanation of online tools used including Google Classroom and NearPod
4. Flashcard activity - matching activity built in NearPod
5. Identifying Physical features on a map using online maps
6. Comparison between Missouri and Suffolk using touchscreen laptops
7. Mentimeter - Online collaboration using prior knowledge
8. Virtual field trips using Virtual Reality in a browser
9. Online assignment - talk task with ESRI's Mapmaker and Google classsroom and online forms
Related links:
Mapmaker
Bringing digital geography to your primary classroom through easy-to-use tools, exciting lesson ideas, and stories that spark curiosity.
ArcGIS - The Science of where
A resource providing maps, apps, and data visualisation for Geography and Science for all Key Stages.
Meet the teachers from the Live Classroom@ Bett 2026
Fresh off the stage at Bett 2026, meet Natasha Warren and Kes Herzog to go behind the scenes of their live lesson.
Discover the "why" behind their methods and learn how Exning Primary School leverages EdTech as a core pillar of their school strategy.
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