Teachers: Connect your students with geographers

I’m a Geographer is a student-led, online enrichment activity.

It connects school students with people using geography in their careers. Students are supported to see the relevance of their studies and understand the range of further study and careers it can lead to.


The activity is flexible, moderated, safe, secure, and easy to use. It’s a whole-class activity, suitable for ages from 10 years old.

Thanks to our funders’ support, taking part is free for state-maintained schools.

Give context to
your teaching

Students explore real-life applications of their learning.

Explore the world
of work

Students get authentic insights into diverse geography-based roles.

Connect with geographers

Informal Chats support students to see geography ‘for them’.

Inclusive
enrichment

All students have an equal voice to explore what interests them.

How it works: The I’m a Geographer activity

During the activity, students:

  • Explore profiles and CVs of up to 40 people who use geography in their careers
  • Connect with a diverse range of geographers in 30-minute, text-based, online Chats
  • Deepen their understanding by sending follow-up questions on the Ask page
  • Cast their Vote to decide which geographer they want to win the £500 prize
  • Review and reflect on their learning through a facilitated discussion

We have designed resources to support your teaching, including lesson plans, prompt sheets, and learning outcomes.

Read more benefits to taking part ❯


More information

Questions? Email us at support@imascientist.org.uk