Galactic Mappers Geography Teachers Association of NSW Annual Conference - 10/04/18 Jaye Dunn and Aida Ghorayeb Epping Boys High School
What is Galactic Mappers? Galactic Mappers is a practical task that has students working in teams of four to construct a continent. Each continent is different and contains different landforms and landscapes, depending on the cards that the team has been rewarded.
Why use Galactic Mappers in the classroom? ● Galactic Mappers is fun. ● Galactic Mappers gives instant feedback to students. ● Galactic Mappers develops many skills in students. ● It fits in nicely with the 7 - 10 Geography syllabus.
Skills developed when participating in Galactic Mappers - Consolidation of knowledge - Further development and application of geographical skills - Teamwork and leadership skills - Design and listening skills
Don’t take our word for it…. Here are some views from our students…
How do we know what to do in the classroom? ● The instructions for Galactic Mappers is found on the Game Crafter Website. ● The Game itself costs $24.99. You will get all that you need in one package. ● Teachers will need to provide students with craft and other materials needed.
What do you need to do in your classroom to run Galactic Mappers? ● Have a sense of FUN ! ● To remind yourself never to panic … even when students are running around mad and you think the classroom is going to blow up with the noise ● Run the session with plenty of space ● Have plenty of craft materials so students can be as creative as possible ● Have students to help - we had Year 9 Mentors who were our helpers during the session ● Have a good time with us today i n order to run a successful Galactic Mappers session in your school!
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