This website works with maps and globes to transform understanding of the world. Mapping Our World allows pupils to flatten a globe, turn a map into a globe, and merge different map projections. The nine structured activities come with teachers' notes and are designed for whole class learning on an interactive whiteboard or PC. The website supports the Geography curriculum and is also ideal for bringing a global approach to Citizenship, PSE and ICT
Type of Material:
The site is a flash based tutorial. It is interactive and user friendly.
Recommended Uses:
This is an ideal site for faculty who teach pre-service teachers. This site can be used to show how to integrate technology based resources, use an interactive white booard, use multimedia resources to reinforce concepts. Because of the ease of navigation and the design, this site would be appropriate for K through 5th grades in addition to the recommended ages on the site.
Technical Requirements:
Requires flash player, mouse, and can be used with an interactive white board, but not required.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The goal of the site is to provide students with an interactive approach to learning about the world. Several concepts are reviewed on the site:
Lesson 1: Mapping our world. Students explore the globe and find continents on the site in a three part lesson series.
Lesson 2: Explore projects. A three part lesson series where students analyze the contents of a chat show (cartoon) that detail map making skills.
Lesson 3: Views of the world. The students work through a three part lesson series to find out how particular views shape out perceptions of the world.
Oxfam works in education policy and practice to empower young people to be active Global Citizens. They promote education that helps young people understand the global issues that affect their lives and take action towards a more just and sustainable world. Their teams in England, Scotland and Wales support teachers through a range of on-and off-line resources, teacher training and professional development, and partnership work with a range of other organizations.
Target Student Population:
Grade School, Middle School, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Provides excellent educational resources for dealing with difficult global issues such as social justice. The concepts and models presented on the site are linked to instruction, relevant to any curriculum in any country.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The learning objectives are clearly defined and well organized. There are specific teacher resources available within each of the lessons and guidelines for the teacher to follow and implement. However, because of the nature of the site, a student can explore the site independently and does not need additional guidance.
The site offers a variety of teaching resource types, such as case studies, lesson plans, and whiteboard activities. The variety of resources can be used to facilitate many different assignments.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This site is easy to use. All of the navigation elements (arrows) are clearly visible. This site was designed with the audience in mind. The overall look and the feel of the site will appeal to students in the specific age range. The user does not get trapped, and it is easy to navigate through the site.
Concerns:
None
Other Issues and Comments:
Excellent site!
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