Welcome to the GEM - Geography Education Matters! A useful resource for the Singapore Geography Teacher Community!
[Resources] New GEO FACTSHEETS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED
GEO FACT SHEETS are downloadable articles that can be used in your classroom with your students.
Access these factsheets on OPAL.
473 Natural Hazard Forecasting
474 Toronto Waterfront Deindustrialisation Regeneration
475 The EU - An Ambiguous Superpower
476 Forced Migration - Ukrainian Refugee Case Study
477 Environmental Change in Udaipur, NW India
478 We Wanted Workers, We Received People
[040424] MOE EduGIS Starter Kit
An updated and refreshed starter kit has been prepared by the Geography Unit!
For the EduGIS newbie, this starter kit contains all the necessary information to get you started on your journey into the world of EduGIS in your classroom.
For the seasoned EduGIS user, there is something for you too!
Check out the Starter Kit NOW!
Access it here!
[Resources] GEO DIGEST - a collection of articles written by and for geographers with relevant and up-to-date case studies with a focus on Singapore and Asia. Check the articles out NOW!
2023 Issue 1 Article 1 (Climate Change Responses in Southeast Asia and Singapore)
2023 Issue 2 Article 1 (Karst Landscapes in Asia)
2023 Issue 2 Article 2 (Karst Ecosystem Services in Asia)
2023 Issue 2 Article 3 (Protecting Karst Landscapes in Asia)
[150424] CALLING FOR PRESENTERS FOR GEOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM
If you are interested to share at the Geography Symposium please provide us with the details using this form.
This year's theme is ' "How does Geography Education Prepare Us for the 21st Century and beyond?"
Your proposed sharing should be categorised under one of four sub-themes:
1) Developing 21CC in Geography
2) Enhancing Digital Literacy through the Use of Educational Technology
3) Addressing Sustainability Challenges
4) Preparing for a Global Workforce
Closing date to register interest to share is 24 May 2024!
[Resources] New GEO FACTSHEETS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED
GEO FACT SHEETS are downloadable articles that can be used in your classroom with your students.
Access these factsheets on OPAL.
473 Natural Hazard Forecasting
474 Toronto Waterfront Deindustrialisation Regeneration
475 The EU - An Ambiguous Superpower
476 Forced Migration - Ukrainian Refugee Case Study
477 Environmental Change in Udaipur, NW India
478 We Wanted Workers, We Received People
[08102024]
New Resources from MSS
We have shared 2 new resources with lesson ideas for the Climate Cluster!
Check them out!
Year in Numbers with the Meteorological Service Singapore
and
Meteorological Service Singapore
[13082024]
G.O.A.T. - Guide to Geography IDTs
A resource developed by CPDD for you and your students to better utilise the IDTs on SLS!
Download and share the guide with your students!
Access the guide here!
[040424] MOE EduGIS Starter Kit
An updated and refreshed starter kit has been prepared by the Geography Unit!
For the EduGIS newbie, this starter kit contains all the necessary information to get you started on your journey into the world of EduGIS in your classroom.
For the seasoned EduGIS user, there is something for you too!
Check out the Starter Kit NOW!
Access it here!
ARCHIVED 081024
[30052024 - Professional Development]
NEW DATE!!!
CPDD Field Study on Sustainable Development for Sec and Pre-U Geography (new)
This full-day field study provides opportunities for participants to conduct fieldwork and engage in collaborative inquiry on sustainable development at selected sites in Batam.
Application closing date: 1 Nov 2024
Sign up here.
ARCHIVED 05AUG2024
[30052024 - Professional Development] NEW DATE!!!
CPDD Field Study on Sustainable Development for Sec and Pre-U Geography (new)
This full-day field study provides opportunities for participants to conduct fieldwork and engage in collaborative inquiry on sustainable development at selected sites in Batam.
Application closing date: 1 Nov 2024
Sign up here.
This masterclass organised by AST, facilitated by Master and Lead Teachers aims to enhance manageability of fieldwork for teachers and underscore the relevance of the geographical discipline to students.
Course date: 7 Feb 2024, 1430 - 1730hrs
Registration closing date: 31Jan 2024
Sign up here.
ARCHIVED 30May24
[150424] CALLING FOR PRESENTERS FOR GEOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM
If you are interested to share at the Geography Symposium please provide us with the details using this form.
This year's theme is ' "How does Geography Education Prepare Us for the 21st Century and beyond?"
Your proposed sharing should be categorised under one of four sub-themes:
1) Developing 21CC in Geography
2) Enhancing Digital Literacy through the Use of Educational Technology
3) Addressing Sustainability Challenges
4) Preparing for a Global Workforce