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Geographical Enquiry |
Units |
Teaching
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Resources &
NC Guidance |
Field work
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In undertaking geographical enquiry; pupils should
be taught to
- ask geographical questions
- suggest investigation sequences
- collect/record/ present evidence
- analyse evidence and draw conclusions
- appreciate values and attitudes
- communicate appropriately
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Geographical Skills |
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Teaching
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Resources
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Units 21 & 22 |
In developing geographical skills, pupils should
be taught
- to use an extended geographical vocabulary
- to select and use appropriate fieldwork skills and instruments
- to use atlases and globes, maps and plans at a range of scales
- to select and use secondary sources of evidence
- to draw maps and plans at a range of scales
- communicate, including using ICT
- experience decision making
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Ordnance Survey
A web site dedicated to making maps fun. |
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Knowledge and Understanding of Places |
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Teaching
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Resources
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Units 5, 11, 12,20 & 24 |
Pupils should be taught
- the location of places and environments in the news and other
significant
- to describe scale contexts
- to describe and explain physical and human
- to investigate changes in places
- to explore interdependence and global citizenship
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Norway
A KS3 site for KS3 to learn about the
geography of Norway. There are teacher notes, photos and pupil
sheets.
Japan
Collaborative working between schools
in the UK and Japan
Brazil
Virtual tour of Brazil with lots of images
Oxfam
Mapping our World helps pupils explore the difference between
a map and a globe, and how different map projections affect our
perceptions of the world. |
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Knowledge and Understanding of physical patterns and processes |
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Teaching
activity |
Resources
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Unit 4 & 7 |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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Floods
How to survive a flood
US guidelines on what to do before, during and after the event
of flooding.
The Geographical Association have put together a useful page of weblinks and resources on this summer’s flooding in the UK and Asia
Case study - the Mississippi
The causes and effects of flooding on the Mississippi
Case study - Bangladesh
Oxfam news reports
Case Study - Mozambique
Oxfam news reports
Types of flood
Information on different causes of floods
Managing Flood Risk
The GA have launched a new section to their website - 'Managing Flood Risk' - developed in conjunction with the Environment Agency.
There are currently two UK-based case studies, with two more planned for the coming months.
Each case study includes several pages of original material plus a wide range of downloadable resources including photographs, maps, ITN news footage, newspaper reports, Met Office data and Environment Agency information.Visit: |
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Tsunami
The Geographical Association have put together a package.
The first resource is the overview, with suggestions of how
you could use the material and another good internet links
to get more information. |
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Unit 8
Coasts |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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Jurassic Pack (KS2-4) New
A DVD pack funded by the Jurassic Coast Trust and Devon County Council education service helps pupils understand the coast, coastal erosion and classic landforms. Available for £39.99
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Floods
Coastal flooding |
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Processes
Erosion and deposition - Dorset coadstline |
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Unit 2 & 21
Tectonic Activity |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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- qca-unit
2-The restless earth - earthquakes and volcanoes
- qca-unit
21 - virtual volcanoes and internet earthquakes
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Current earthquakes
Lists and maps of recent world earthquakes
Effects of current earthquakes
Reports on the effects of recent earthquakes
Case Study - Kobe
Report on the 1995 earthquake
Case Study - Mount St Helens
The history and recent explosion.
Volcano world
Ultimate web site for everything volcanic!
Virtual earthquake
A virtual earthquake course and demonstration. Excellent for
helping to understand how earthquake waves travel and the timing
and location of epicentres. |
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Unit 13
Rocks and weathering |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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Units 2, 4, & 21
Natural Hazards |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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- qca-unit
2 the restless earth - earthquakes and volcanoes
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qca-unit 4 flood disaster - how do people cope?
- qca-unit
21 Virtual Volcanoes and internet earthquakes
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Floods
How to survive a flood
US guidelines on what to do before, during and after the event
of flooding
Case study - the Mississippi
The causes and effects of flooding on the Mississippi
Case study - Bangladesh
Oxfam news reports
Case Study - Mozambique
Oxfam news reports
Types of flood
Information on different causes of floods
Managing Flood Risk
The GA have launched a new section to their website - 'Managing Flood Risk' - developed in conjunction with the Environment Agency.
There are currently two UK-based case studies, with two more planned for the coming months.
Each case study includes several pages of original material plus a wide range of downloadable resources including photographs, maps, ITN news footage, newspaper reports, Met Office data and Environment Agency information.Visit: |
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Tsunami
The Geographical Association have put together a package.
The first resource is the overview, with suggestions of how
you could use the material and another good internet links
to get more information. |
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Unit 10
Weather & Climate |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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The Met Office
The main weather site. It features forecasts,
animated maps of weather front movements,education section, marine
and aviation information
BBC Weather centre
Gives a quick overview of today's weather
and pollen count, access to 5 day forecasts and a weather quiz!
Franklin's Forecast
Weather information and how to make a school
weather station (US base) |
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Unit 14
Ecosystems |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of physical features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain physical processes
and their impact on places and environments
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- qca-unit
- 14 Can the earth cope? Ecosystems, population and resources.
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Knowledge and Understanding of Human patterns and processes |
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Teaching
activity |
Resources
& NC Guidance |
Unit 3
Population |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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Census material - UK
2001 Census results plus the background to how a census is carried
out
Geohive
Uptodate population data for regions,countries,
provinces and cities around the world. It also has some additional
economic statistics.
Office of National Statistics
A wealth of statistics reflecting Britain's
economy, population,society at national and local level. |
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Unit 3
Settlement |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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Unit 17, 18 & 19
Economic Activity |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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Agriculture
National farmers Union
Facts about farming and many commonly asked Questions and their
relevant Answers.
Hill Farming (KS3/4) New
Find out about real-life farming through video diaries produced by the Cumbria Farming Network. These beautifully produced dvds are for sale with teaching notes
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Industry-textiles
Clean clothes
A site geared to improving the working conditions in the worldwide
garment industry.
Labour behind the label
The site is a membership organisation bringing together pressure
groups, trade unions and Industry in order to support the workers
in the garment industry around the world
Just Business
A site providing information for teachers and students about
global and ethical issues in the business world. |
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Unit 3
Development |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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Global Eye
Written by Worldaware to promote understanding of development
issues
Action Aid
A wealth of information |
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Unit 17
Environmental issues |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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- qca-unit
17 can the earth cope? Ecosystems, population and resources.
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General
Council for Environmental Education
A gateway for sustainable development and
environmental education resources |
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Unit 22
Resources |
Pupils should be taught to
- describe and explain patterns of human features
and relate these to the character of places and environments
- identify, describe and explain human processes and
their impact on places and environments
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General
Create
Provides downloadable resources and updates on political perspectives
on sustainable resource management |
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Waste
Waste Aware
The site gives information about recycling
and disposal of waste in Hertfordshire It also focuses on the
3-Rs of waste control- REDUSE,REUSE AND RECYCLE |
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Knowledge and Understanding of environmental change |
| Units
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Teaching
activity |
Resources
& NC Guidance |
Unit 8
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Pupils should be taught to describe and explain
environmental change and recognise different ways of managing
it |
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Knowledge and Understanding of Sustainable Development |
| Units
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Teaching
activity |
Resources
& NC Guidance |
Unit 14
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Pupils should be taught to explore the idea of
sustainable development and recognise its implications
for people, places and environments and for their own lives |
- qca-unit
14 can the earth cope? Ecosystems, population and resources.
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General
Create
Provides downloadable resources and updates on political perspectives
on sustainable resource management
Council for Environmental Education
A gateway for sustainable development
and environmental education resources |
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General |
Units |
Teaching Activity |
Resources & NC Guidance |
Generally useful web sites |
National Geographic
BBC - schools - geography
Global Eye |
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Hertfordshire Observatory The aim of the Hertfordshire Observatory
is to provide a comprehensive web-based data resource of geographic
and other information, at county and local level. |
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Clicker
(*.clk)
Executable
(*.exe)
External
web links (www)
Information
magic (.imr)
Information
workshop (iws)
My
World (*.mw)
Number
magic (*.nm)
Textease
database (*.td)
