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Geographies of Hope: Thinking Clearly About the World
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Too often we hold students back from ambitious texts in KS3 because we underestimate them or lack the scaffolding to support success. That’s why I’ve contributed to Myatt & Co’s KS3: The Ambitious Years. The free booklets below offer a full six‑lesson sequence for Grade 7 students exploring Factfulness, built around the driving question: How does the critical use of data help us form realistic, hopeful ideas about the future? Students analyse images, maps, graphs, and video, building toward extended writing — and maybe even finishing the book. A companion teacher guide unpacks the pedagogy and common misconceptions so you’re supported throughout.
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