Living Geography: BBC KS3 Bitesize

KS3 Bitesize Geography contains a lot of new content, including animations byAardman. Check the ACTIVITY option for each section to play fun interactive games. Explore the patterns of Crime in Noseyford, or the coastal processes at Sleepton Regis...

There are 6 sections to the new site.
Places 
Antarctica, Awesome areas, Extreme environments, Geography of Europe, Contrasts within a continent.

Spaces
Rural areas and farming, Settlement in urban areas, Geography of crime

Interdependence 
Population and migration, Globalisation and global trade, Development

Physical processes 
Glaciation, Plate tectonics, Rivers and flooding, Coasts, Weather and climate

Human processes 
Changing shopping patterns, Sustainable futures, Tourism, Geography of sport

Geographical enquiry 
Geographical skills
Well worth checking out. 

Mr. J - with thanks to Alan Parkinson

New Ideas...

An interesting slideshow based on new thinking within geography...especially important when exploring differentiation.

Inclusion and differentiation in geography from D Drake

Mr. J

With Hope to Castleton

With Hope to Castleton, a set on Flickr.

Another epic walk this time through the spectacular Edale Valley. Some superb examples of glacial landforms and marvelous mud to boot! Look out for drumlins, scree and a couple of Us!

Mr J.

Rain Forest Threats, Rain Forest Species - National Geographic

Y7 Rain Forests
Next half-term the Y7s are continuing their exploration of extreme environments. Mainly encompassing "Desperate Deserts and Blooming Rainforests." One lesson will look at the threats faced by rain forests around the world, and the link below will provide some great background research...



Rain Forest Threats, Rain Forest Species - National Geographic

New Year Walk 2013

New Year Walk 2013, a set on Flickr.

Having been ill over Christmas, I have decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and get outside in this shocking weather.

One new year resolution is to get outside more, here are some photos of my recent trek. What are your New Year Resolutions? Hopefully one is to WORK HARDER IN 2013!

Happy New Year!
MR J.