Ali G on Recycling

Ali G investigates the importance of recycling.

Year 9 Geography Trip

Year 9 Field Geography Trip

Monday 26th September

Chase Water Outdoor Activity Centre

In recognition that Geography is an exciting subject that is best studied outside of the classroom, the Geography Department have organised a field trip to Chasewater Activity Centre. Chasewater is situated on a large site which includes a lake, wetland area and woodland habitat’s making it an ideal place to study the natural environment. Activities on the day will include a fully guided pond dipping session and nature walk, followed by the team based geography challenge in the afternoon.

The emphasis of the trip is for Students to gain practical field work experience and also help improve their understanding in preparation for GCSE Geography. The cost of the trip is part subsidised and limited to a maximum of 50 students at a cost of £8.50.
Students are not required to wear school uniform, but it is advisable to wear practical warm clothing and sensible shoes. Waterproofs are also recommended. We will depart from school at 9.00am and return by 3.20pm.

For further information, please see Mrs. Cordon or Mr Carter in the Geography Department.
 

Michael McIntyre does Google Earth

This is a great clip of Michael Mcintrye on one of his Comedy Roadshows but it is well worth a look because I know you all do this.

http://www.talktalk.co.uk/video/28145/comedy/Michael-McIntyre-on-Google-Earth/#28145

Was i right?

Geography and film

Geography is often portrayed in film in many ways and sometimes by just watching a film can really support your knowledge and understanding in Geography.  My personal favourite is 'Slumdog Millionaire' for showing the shanty towns of Mumbai. 

However, there are many more examples:
Brassed Off – industrial decline in the UK
The Day After Tomorrow – climate change has never been this traumatic!
City of God – the daily lives of young people in the favelas of Rio
Twister – the formation and impact of a twister
There Will Be Blood – industrial growth of a more economically developed country
Dante’s Peak – shows most of the features of a volcano
The Full Monty – industrial decline within the UK
Hotel Rwanda - refugees
Blood Diamond - the diamond trade
Finding Nemo - coral reefs

However one film I haven't seen yet is Rio.  I am really looking forward to watching this as I think it is something i can use when i teach Brazil to year 7.  What do you think?

Have you got a favourite geography film? or can think of any to add to the list  Tell us more  .....

Hurricane Katia could reach the UK

Severe gales and flooding are expected to hit parts of the UK as hurricane Katia makes its way across the Atlantic.  Winds of up to 80mph are predicted to hit north-west Scotland by Monday, with Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England also likely to be affected.

Photo and text from the Guardian

Don't forget the History

Well done to those of you who have managed to do the blog homework, don't forget to look in the history as their is some useful information there as well

Mrs. C

Geography Homework

Hi Everyone

If you are visiting this website for homework, well done for getting this far. Now you need to try and post a comment about one of the many stories on the blog (don't forget to check the history as well).  Don't forget to write your name after your comment so we know you have done your homework.  Your comment won't appear straight away as they have to be approved.

Good Luck

Mrs. C