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Ben Bishop

@mrbishopgeog.bsky.social
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#Geography teacher, helping to deliver whole school #literacy

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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Experiment: I gave year 11 an open book past exam paper to complete in class, results are really useful. It tells me who is underperforming because they lack the skills in exam practice and who is underperforming because they haven't done revision! Also highlighted to students where they miss notes!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Good for globalisation!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Interesting for a geography decision making? www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Interesting article on how and why we map our oceans! www.economist.com/interactive/...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Useful for all the #geographers out there educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/geography
educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk
Geography
The EEF is an independent charity dedicated to breaking the link between family income and educational achievement.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Really interesting article on Ethiopia and conflict which I had no idea about, good for subject knowledge if doing case study on #Ethiopia. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
theguardian.com
Inside Ethiopia’s Fano insurgency – photo essay
As Ethiopia teeters on the brink of renewed conflict, this photographic report of the Fano, a local nationalist militia already fighting the government across the remote highlands, offers a glimpse in...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
One of my year 7 'made' this as part of his revision for our local area study... The class went ballistic when I played it for Friday fun! Sometimes AI makes me smile! suno.com/song/043e848...
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Blueprints and Beats
Listen and make your own on Suno.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Substack is very much becoming my new favourite place to go... @ensermark.bsky.social features heavily in this! 😂 open.substack.com/pub/enserm/p...
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Creating a Forward Looking Geography Curriculum
This piece continues my exploration of what makes a curriculum genuinely ambitious, purposeful and hopeful. As schools rethink their geography provision in light of new expectations and a rapidly chan...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
This makes me sad, my visit to Sierra Leone inspired me to start my Pgce and this beach was at the time the most amazing beach I had ever been to... Great article for impacts of development and sustainability! 🥹 observer.co.uk/news/interna...
observer.co.uk
Sierra Leone’s ecotourism dream goes up in smoke | The Observer
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Super interesting article for geographers on identity and geopolitics! share.google/EH0gzp6OhIej...
share.google
Orphans of history: the forgotten republic of Transnistria – photo essay
Photographer Didier Bizet has spent time documenting life in the self-proclaimed autonomous republic, which is not recognised by the international community
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
How many of us geography teachers talk about access to beaches as common land...? I certainly thought it was, but it's not always. www.brecher.co.uk/news/trouble... This links to a private land owner preventing access to beaches... Who owns land- big question!
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Troubled Waters? Rights of access to the foreshore - Brecher
The legal status of beaches in this country is more complicated than you might think. See our Q&A on rights of access to the foreshore in England and Wales. 1) What is the foreshore? The foreshore is ...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Some really useful visuals and explanations on here #melissa, really hope preparations ensure everything is ok! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Hurricane Melissa: a visual guide to Jamaica’s strongest storm since 1851
Slow-moving giant makes landfall and will linger over the island before slamming into Cuba
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Urbanisation issues in rapidly growing cities across Africa, #contemporarychallenges www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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‘Every day’s a fight’: join the commuters in Africa’s rapidly growing cities
With more and more people moving to big cities such as Nairobi and Abidjan, daily commutes are becoming tougher
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Evidence of changing climate? www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Well this is exciting, just read @geogenquirer.bsky.social 's article in Teaching Geography and I've been referenced 🤯. Think that's a life ambition ✅! Glad you found the article useful Rachel, I'm actually going to use yours for department meeting as we are looking at purpose!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
This is quite a useful podcast on structure of the Earth, I like the idea of mantle being like glass, solid but flows. @ahamill.bsky.social what do you think? www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
bbc.co.uk
BBC Radio 4 - The Infinite Monkey Cage, Series 32, Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Phil Wang, Ana Ferreira and Chris Jackson
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep to unveil the high-pressured world beneath our feet.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
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 · 04/10/2025
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 · 24/09/2025
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 · 23/09/2025
Some really hard hitting geography in here: migration, recycling, globalisation! shows.acast.com/ends/episode...
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Boy Wasted - Episode 1: The Body | Eco Chamber
A mystery body of a boy is found in a bale of recycled plastic in Turkey...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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 · 16/09/2025
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 · 15/09/2025
Geographers this is quite good to get students thinking!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Loads of us have been there, loads of us teach about it, quick update on #studland and coastal defences! www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
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.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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?...
youtu.be
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Think most of us tech this anyway, but good that it's getting some attention! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
theguardian.com
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
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Good starter for climate change and discussions around impacts of globally warming...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
How many categories are there in GCSE geography, when was it updated...?! I know #ocr feels very outdated...! 🤔
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Something for literacy and the importance of punctuation...? One gets you arrested these days!!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
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...
observer.co.uk
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...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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 · 23/06/2025
Inspirational for anyone who's into sports! What a fab achievement! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
'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.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
This is such an amazing resource about climate change. I'm going to be watching a few of these!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Some great stats on here for geographers! #migration !
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Hanna G @hannageog.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Hi #teamgeog just looking to sound board a shift in case study. Considering moving redevelopment from LDN docklands to the Kings Cross development. But also possibly considering combining it with the sustainable urban living - has anyone done this? Are there any pitfalls? Am I making a mistake?
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Good video on changing global populations and birth rates: news.sky.com/story/global...
news.sky.com
Birth rates are plummeting worldwide - but it's not because people don't want kids anymore
"Lack of choice, not desire" is reason for global fertility crisis, say UN in a new report, after a massive new global survey. The Sky News data and forensics team breaks down the key details.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Any geography teachers have experience of leading whole ks3 trips to the coast? 330 kids I'm just wondering if I'm setting myself up for failure or whether it's realistic! I'm thinking over a couple of days...? @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social @geodougie.bsky.social @daviderogers.bsky.social
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
If doing jokes, try to get the geography right...🙄
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Lots of us do #Arctic in our SoW, this is fascinating and great for subject knowledge! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
bbc.co.uk
Rare Earth - Arctic Goldrush - BBC Sounds
President Trump wants a slice of the Arctic. What does it mean for the region's wildlife?
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Starting the Arctic unit with Year 8, some of the kids love football... Can this be a way in!? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
BBC Sport takes a trip to the incredible football pitches of Norway’s Lofoten Islands
BBC Sport's Graeme Langford heads deep into the Arctic Circle to see some of the most beautiful football pitches on the planet.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Loads of stuff here on #watersecurity. Scary situation! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
I really like the the theme for #younggeographeroftheyear from @rgsibg.bsky.social this year. Quite different and super interesting! Does anyone make this a regular thing in their school/ department? Looking for advice on entries and promoting it! www.rgs.org/schools/comp...
rgs.org
2025 competition - RGS
The 2025 Young Geographer of the year competition is aimed at children between the ages of 7 and 18.
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Wow, I guess I've been naive in thinking issue with literacy and reading was with the kids... This article is a bit of a depressing eye opener! #literacy www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle....
theguardian.com
‘It’s so boring’: Gen Z parents don’t like reading to their kids - and educators are worried
Screen time has increasingly replaced story time, and experts warn this could lead to children falling behind
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Reading about Harold Fisk... Pretty amazing research!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
This is something we've been noticing, tutor time reading started really positively this year, it's hanging on a little at the moment! Some good advice from Alex on how to rejuvenate things! alexquigley.co.uk/5-ways-to-re...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Such an interesting conversation, spoke to our ECT lead the other day who said many ECTs just can't understand (rightly in my opinion) the lack of flexibility around our job, it makes the job so much less appealing if you won't even entertain the idea! Loads of good ideas and discussions in here!
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Do any geographers/humanities do any assessments as spoken assessments? Assessing both content and delivery? Wondering how this could work? @doctorpreece.bsky.social @geodougie.bsky.social @geogenquirer.bsky.social
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Some super interesting geography, colonialism, gentrification, environmental impacts... youtu.be/OwxlYvRxzk4?...
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Just got sent this... Any thoughts on this!? 🤔 @ensermark.bsky.social @geodougie.bsky.social
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Ben Bishop @mrbishopgeog.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Great resources for geographers! www.ft.com/content/8e69...
ft.com
In charts: drought risk as England faces driest year this century
Rivers and reservoirs are far below average — with the lowest levels in the north
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