http://www.skyrainforestrescueschoolschallenge.org/
Go to the above link for more details
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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Animal Adaptations
You might recognise this clip from class on how a shark adapts to the rainforest but can you find any other clips to show animals adapt?
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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