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London 2012 fieldwork ideas

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Background information about the Olympic Park, Stratford, Westfield, Hackney Wick, Fish Island and Canary Wharf together with maps, fieldwork survey sheets and links to further resources. This area also includes a Risk Assessment sheet which you can adapt to your own needs.

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London 2012 photos

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A selection of photographs for use in the classroom including numerous shots of the Lea Valley area before work on the Olympic Park commenced, Hackney Wick, Stratford, Westfield and the Olympic Park at various stages of construction.

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London 2012 links and further resources

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A selection of links to useful websites including official bodies, local authorities and organisations, news articles and videos, photographs, maps and teaching resources, other areas of Planet Sport and GA journal articles.

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KS3 Geography Teachers' Toolkit

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Faster, Higher, Stronger - Is the Olympics the best way to regenerate East London? includes ten lesson plans for teaching Key Stage 3 geography students about the London 2012 Paralympic and Olympic Games.

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Aiming for Gold DVD

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This interactive DVD, produced by Pumpkin TV with the support of the Geographical Association, focuses on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the opportunities it will provide for regeneration in East London.

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Emma Hughes

Emma Hughes

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15:31 - 08/12/11

Anyone interested in getting further photos of the site now? Would be great to compare with old stuff

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This issue of Primary Geography looks ahead to the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games and features a wealth of geographical activities linked to the event for primary pupils of all ages

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