Russia Thinking Skills

I have made a range of topic-specific resources based upon activities in David Leat’s ‘Thinking Through Geography’. They can be dropped into individual lessons or a ‘Russia’ scheme of work.

RUSSIA OR BRITAIN
Pairs of images for students to discuss, with interesting Russian trivia

WHAT COMES NEXT?
Six sets of Russia-related photos to discuss and suggest the next feature

ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Russia-related keywords, place names, etc. Can be used as starters

LATERAL THINKING
Six Russia-related dilemmas to solve (if possible!)

ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Russia-related photos, can be used as starters

LIVING GRAPH
Choose 10 clues from 20 to annotate demographic graphs of Russia

MIND MOVIE STORYBOARD
Script (and images) about the the volcanoes and industry in Kamchatka

CLASSIFICATION
32 facts about the Siberian industry to sort into a Case Study sheet

MOST LIKELY TO…
Five sets of Russia-related photos with a decision making element

WHO? WHAT? WHY? WHEN?
Photos of Russia to help formulate ‘W’ questions and prompt discussion

IT’S A MYSTERY
32 facts for a pair-share activity about the Russian annexation of Crimea

MIND MOVIE SCRIPT
Choices facing a Nenets teenager in rapidly-developing Siberia

THOUGHT CHAINS
Using a concept map about Siberian Tigers to construct logical analysis

HEXAGONS AND GEOG WEB
Make links to explain the effects of climate change on Russia’s Polar Bears

MAKING A…
Choose from a menu of features to design a sustainable Black Sea resort

DECISION MAKING
Use a variety of resources to decide on the best Russian city for UK tourists

ROLE PLAY
Resources to help decide on the exploitation of Siberian fossil fuel reserves

Reading Photos
Twelve photos to promote discussion and connect Geographical features