The Geography Society present..

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What’s happening around the globe?

What’s happening in my local area? Zoom in on the map!

Who’s switching off in London?

Nelson’s ColumnHouses of ParliamentLondon EyePiccadilly CircusLondon BridgeTower BridgeSt Paul’s CathedralWembley Stadium.Royal Albert HallBFI IMAXThe National Theatre

Where is this?

How do I get involved? 1. Sign up online at earthhour.wwf.org.uk – send an Earth Hour ecard to friends, see what celebrities are getting involved & watch more videos. You can also find the Facebook and

Twitter pages online.

2. Tell your friends and family and get them involved!

3. Plan what you will do on Saturday 23rd 8:30pm

4. Decide what you are willing to do to save the planet not just for Earth Hour but everyday!

Discuss your ideas for Earth Hour

A candlelit dinner?

A sleepover in the dark?

Make lanterns from recycled jars?

Tell ghost stories ?

Read by candlelight?

Earth Hour from space!

This year the Earth Hour message has spread even further than WWF could have imagined, and made it into space! For the first time ever the events of Earth Hour 2012 will be watched by the International Space Station.

Andre Kuipers (ESA astronaut and WWF ambassador) has told us “there is no better way to raise awareness for the future of the most beautiful planet in the universe”

Will you ‘switch off’ one tutor time next week?

For one tutor time next week, will you switch off your lights, interactive whiteboard and any appliances? You could discuss ways to reduce your carbon footprint and make I WILL IF YOU WILL pledges.

Decide on your Earth Hour switch off day now!

An idea for your switch off tutor time : Make a pledge tree

Draw a tree

branch on your

board using

board pens and

write your

pledges inside

leaf shapes

I will walk to school

every day

Come along if you would like to get involved in more global projects and develop your interest in Geography

- When? Wednesdays after school until 3:30pm - Where? Room 2 - Who runs the club? The Geography Prefects & Miss Snell

Interested in joining The Geography Society?

http://geographysocietywaldegrave.blogspot.co.uk/