Map_Addict
@mapaddict.bsky.social
IB and IGCSE geog teacher. Previous teacher of AP and A Level. Currently undertaking a masters in TESOL. Lima, Peru.
Love the Gilded Age but must have said ‘Oh Gladys’ 10 times this evening
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Love the Gilded Age but must have said ‘Oh Gladys’ 10 times this evening
Bookish might be my favourite mystery detective series. @bobdigby.bsky.social I think you might like this one
July 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Bookish might be my favourite mystery detective series. @bobdigby.bsky.social I think you might like this one
Yes!! Actually managed to get tickets to see the Cursed Child with Tom Felton starring
June 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Yes!! Actually managed to get tickets to see the Cursed Child with Tom Felton starring
These are incredible!
Today is National Biscuit Day, and it’s about time that I populated this account with biscuit (cookie) sets from the past few years. Here are some of my favourites. 🧵
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
First up, a set inspired by the delicious designs of William Morris and John Henry Dearle.
May 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
These are incredible!
There are 10 days left before UK teachers can quit their jobs. Anyone in the UK thinking about moving international? #geographyteacher
May 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
There are 10 days left before UK teachers can quit their jobs. Anyone in the UK thinking about moving international? #geographyteacher
This one loves getting stronger each week
May 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This one loves getting stronger each week
Can we really decolonise geography if we don’t start with decolonising languages in our classroom? Asked that question today on LinkedIn and would love to hear how you’re supporting your multilanguage learners.
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Can we really decolonise geography if we don’t start with decolonising languages in our classroom? Asked that question today on LinkedIn and would love to hear how you’re supporting your multilanguage learners.
Proud of myself for creating a fully resourced map skills unit for yr 7 which fully incorporates translanguaging opportunities throughout - inc. an and of topic test. #geographyteaxher #EAL
May 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Proud of myself for creating a fully resourced map skills unit for yr 7 which fully incorporates translanguaging opportunities throughout - inc. an and of topic test. #geographyteaxher #EAL
Llamas on fieldwork today
April 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Llamas on fieldwork today
Another horrific honor killing. There is no honor in killing your daughters www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/n...
Her Father Took Her on a Trip to Pakistan. The Police Say It Was a Trap.
Hira Anwar was pulled out of middle school for what she thought was a vacation. Her death is being investigated as a so-called honor killing.
www.nytimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Another horrific honor killing. There is no honor in killing your daughters www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/n...
Heading out of Lima to measure a river for fieldwork
April 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Heading out of Lima to measure a river for fieldwork
My daughter has a new PYP unit coming up investigating how humans impact local environment. Together we designed her first survey123, went & investigated the park & she wrote her first StoryMap! Not bad for a kid just turned 7.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ec39... #geographyteacher #PYP
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ec39... #geographyteacher #PYP
April 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
My daughter has a new PYP unit coming up investigating how humans impact local environment. Together we designed her first survey123, went & investigated the park & she wrote her first StoryMap! Not bad for a kid just turned 7.
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ec39... #geographyteacher #PYP
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ec39... #geographyteacher #PYP
Great lesson today using translanguaging. Statements given to students. Worked in silence for 10 minutes as they translated to English, drew an image to rep statement & then put together as group cartoon. This lesson introduced our assessment for Türkiye earthquake #geographyteacher #EAL
April 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Great lesson today using translanguaging. Statements given to students. Worked in silence for 10 minutes as they translated to English, drew an image to rep statement & then put together as group cartoon. This lesson introduced our assessment for Türkiye earthquake #geographyteacher #EAL
Decoding is an important skill for bilingual learners. It also makes me think - who are the notes for? How are you decoding as part of translanguaging in your lessons? #geographyteacher #EAL #bilingual #multilingual
March 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Decoding is an important skill for bilingual learners. It also makes me think - who are the notes for? How are you decoding as part of translanguaging in your lessons? #geographyteacher #EAL #bilingual #multilingual
Please do have a look at what each candidate is doing in our community. Vote in the geographical association elections
The @gasigict.bsky.social elections are out for president and you can choose between two great members. Please do take the time to vote here geography.org.uk/election-ga-...
Election – GA President 2026–27 - Geographical Association
Following the call for nominations for the role of GA President 2026–27, an election is now taking place. Make your voice heard...
geography.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Please do have a look at what each candidate is doing in our community. Vote in the geographical association elections
Already secured flights home for next Christmas. Decided to stay in New Jersey for 4 days because hotels in NY last weekend before Christmas are crazy!! So hello NJ and NY! Definitely doing the American Dream Mall again
February 10, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Already secured flights home for next Christmas. Decided to stay in New Jersey for 4 days because hotels in NY last weekend before Christmas are crazy!! So hello NJ and NY! Definitely doing the American Dream Mall again
Red note is brilliant for showing clips from Chinese people (in English) about how they live their lives. You can also download them for teaching content. 0 RichieLi发布了一篇小红书笔记，快来看吧！ 😆 OFCj4qiHnJ5mWnA 😆 xhslink.com/a/RdDfqHOri7...
Rural Life in Northern China - 小红书
3 亿人的生活经验，都在小红书
http://xhslink.com/a/RdDfqHOri7u5，复制本条信息，打开【小红书】App查看精彩内容！
February 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Red note is brilliant for showing clips from Chinese people (in English) about how they live their lives. You can also download them for teaching content. 0 RichieLi发布了一篇小红书笔记，快来看吧！ 😆 OFCj4qiHnJ5mWnA 😆 xhslink.com/a/RdDfqHOri7...
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Great opportunity to share ideas on embedding careers in the geography curriculum as part of the @rgs-ibgschools.bsky.social free online TeachMeet on 26th March www.rgs.org/events/upcom... #geography #geographycareers
February 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Great opportunity to share ideas on embedding careers in the geography curriculum as part of the @rgs-ibgschools.bsky.social free online TeachMeet on 26th March www.rgs.org/events/upcom... #geography #geographycareers
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"Making maps is about making decisions about what to omit and what to include. They are subject to selection, classification, abstractions and simplifications"
theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...
theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...
Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict
How maps’ names and border territories − and what they omit - can project different political objectives.
theconversation.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
"Making maps is about making decisions about what to omit and what to include. They are subject to selection, classification, abstractions and simplifications"
theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...
theconversation.com/map-wars-in-...
Really enjoyed this one!
February 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Really enjoyed this one!
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Today @geographicalassoc.bsky.social publishes an important report I've co-authored with others: 'Geography for everyone? Diversity, Inclusion and the Geographical Association'. Please read and share widely, with geographical community, and beyond; feedback welcomed.
geography.org.uk/geography-fo...
geography.org.uk/geography-fo...
Geography for everyone? - Geographical Association
The GA has published the Geography for everyone? research report, which explores diversity and inclusion from a range of perspectives...
geography.org.uk
February 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today @geographicalassoc.bsky.social publishes an important report I've co-authored with others: 'Geography for everyone? Diversity, Inclusion and the Geographical Association'. Please read and share widely, with geographical community, and beyond; feedback welcomed.
geography.org.uk/geography-fo...
geography.org.uk/geography-fo...
A cloudy day but Machu Picchu done!
February 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A cloudy day but Machu Picchu done!
Stop off for the night before Machu Picchu in the morning
February 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Stop off for the night before Machu Picchu in the morning