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
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