http://www.volcanolive.com/volcanocams.html
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Another fling the teacher game
Another game, this time about about ecosystems. See how you do?
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/activities/ecosystems_flingtheteacher.htm
Sunday, 29 April 2012
8 days to go
I don't know about you but I am so excited about planet earth live. He is a sneaky peak of the trailer. If you want to know more go to the website for more information.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00qj06z
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Wise Words
'Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions or human beings ....Overcoming poverty is not a gesture or charity. It is an act of justice.' Nelson Mandela
Friday, 20 April 2012
Any ideas?
Corey Baker from year 9 has been studying blood diamond as part of the global citizenship unit he found the picture below and thought it gave a good message. What do you think?
What ideas, pictures, video or web links have you found that would be good on this site?
What ideas, pictures, video or web links have you found that would be good on this site?
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Play the Population Game and Improve your Understanding!
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/activities/population.html
There are loads of other games if you scroll through the blog.
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
100 days to go
It's only 100 days to the Olympics now.
What connections cvan you make between Geography and the Olympics.
http://www.london2012.com/homepage-feature/
What connections cvan you make between Geography and the Olympics.
http://www.london2012.com/homepage-feature/
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Mapping the Passengers of Titanic
Our TV Screens have been taken over with stories and reports of the epic last sailing of the Titanic, which sank over 100 years ago. Now you can see a world map of where the different passengers came from, grouped by class. Take a look because this map shows some very interesting points: (view the map in full: http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/titanic/).
Monday, 16 April 2012
Africa
Often when we think about the continent of Africa we think of the poor, starving, homeless, the drought but is this really what Africa is about? Are there not any positives? What positive thoughts or images do you have when you hear the word Africa?
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Tsunami Warning for Indonesia
Indonesia issues tsunami warning after 8.7 earthquake
Jakarta: Indonesia issued a tsunami warning Wednesday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.7 hit waters off westernmost Aceh province. People on Twitter said tremors were felt in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and India. High-rise apartments and offices on Malaysia's west coast shook for at least a minute.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami watch was in effect for Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, the Maldives and other Indian Ocean islands, Malaysia, Pakistan, Somalia, Oman, Iran, Bangladesh, Kenya, South Africa and Singapore.
Earthquake and tsunami experts say that the waves are likely to be more than 6 metres high.
Jakarta: Indonesia issued a tsunami warning Wednesday after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.7 hit waters off westernmost Aceh province. People on Twitter said tremors were felt in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and India. High-rise apartments and offices on Malaysia's west coast shook for at least a minute.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said a tsunami watch was in effect for Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, the Maldives and other Indian Ocean islands, Malaysia, Pakistan, Somalia, Oman, Iran, Bangladesh, Kenya, South Africa and Singapore.
Earthquake and tsunami experts say that the waves are likely to be more than 6 metres high.
Drought in the UK
Official drought zones have been declared in a further 17 English counties, as a warning came that water shortages could last until Christmas.
The Environment Agency said dry weather over the past few months had left some rivers in England exceptionally low.
Watch the clip below to find out more or go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17690389 to read more about the situation.
The Environment Agency said dry weather over the past few months had left some rivers in England exceptionally low.
Watch the clip below to find out more or go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17690389 to read more about the situation.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Competition Time
Young Geographer of the Year competition
Young Geographer of the Year (YGOTY) competition is run in conjunction with Geographical magazine. It began in 2000 and has become a regular feature in many schools' calendars.
2012: What are the connections between your local area and the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations and how do they influence the geography of your local area?
The 2012 Young Geographer of the Year competition draws its inspiration from the Society’s ‘Walk the World’ project, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Walk the World invites people to explore their local connections to the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations. The question we are asking young geographers to answer this year is:
'What are the connections between your local area and the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations and how do they influence the geography of your local area?'
We would prefer you to explore and explain a small number of your most interesting or unusual connections (for example, at least five), rather than listing every connection you can find. It is not a competition to find the most connections.
Pupils in the three youngest categories (nine to 11, 12 to 14 and 14 to 16) should answer this question using an annotated diagram or map (no larger than A3 in size). Students in the 16 to 18 category should answer this question through a 1,500 word essay which can include illustrations.
Visit: www.rgs.org/YGOTY2012
Young Geographer of the Year (YGOTY) competition is run in conjunction with Geographical magazine. It began in 2000 and has become a regular feature in many schools' calendars.
2012: What are the connections between your local area and the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations and how do they influence the geography of your local area?
The 2012 Young Geographer of the Year competition draws its inspiration from the Society’s ‘Walk the World’ project, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Walk the World invites people to explore their local connections to the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations. The question we are asking young geographers to answer this year is:
'What are the connections between your local area and the 206 Olympic and Paralympic participating nations and how do they influence the geography of your local area?'
We would prefer you to explore and explain a small number of your most interesting or unusual connections (for example, at least five), rather than listing every connection you can find. It is not a competition to find the most connections.
Pupils in the three youngest categories (nine to 11, 12 to 14 and 14 to 16) should answer this question using an annotated diagram or map (no larger than A3 in size). Students in the 16 to 18 category should answer this question through a 1,500 word essay which can include illustrations.
Visit: www.rgs.org/YGOTY2012
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
From the Telegraph
Pictured: breathtaking Northern Lights shining across Britain
Stargazers were given an extraordinary treat after the beautiful Northern Lights made a rare appearance across parts of Britain.
The aurora borealis are rarely seen in this country but the stunning Northern Lights, which normally appear above Iceland and Norway, were seen further south this weekend due to unusual solar activity.
The skies lit up in gorgeous green arcs across much of Scotland on Sunday night and were reported as far south as Cleveland, Cumbria, Northumberland and Yorkshire.
Scientists say that even Londoners might be able to catch a glimpse of the astonishing phenomenon later this week.
The Royal Observatory reported that the last recording sightings of the phenomenon as far south as the capital was at the start of the Second World War in 1939.
Specialist photographer Reed Ingram Weir, 26, took a series of breathtaking photographs from the A1 near Anick, Northumberland.
Stargazers were given an extraordinary treat after the beautiful Northern Lights made a rare appearance across parts of Britain.
The skies lit up in gorgeous green arcs across much of Scotland on Sunday night and were reported as far south as Cleveland, Cumbria, Northumberland and Yorkshire.
Scientists say that even Londoners might be able to catch a glimpse of the astonishing phenomenon later this week.
The Royal Observatory reported that the last recording sightings of the phenomenon as far south as the capital was at the start of the Second World War in 1939.
Specialist photographer Reed Ingram Weir, 26, took a series of breathtaking photographs from the A1 near Anick, Northumberland.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Going places with Geography
These videos show the importance of geography and what you can do with geography qualifications.
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