Geography : Environment

Kerala (pt 1/3)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Introductino to Kerala, a tea and spice growing area in India. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Water in the desert, Bangladesh   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: During the Monsoon season up to 20cm rain per day falls in Bangladesh, yet the country suffers from water shortages during the dry season. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Water in the Mojave Desert   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: An examination of the uses of water in the Mojave Desert, Nevada. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Japan   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on Japan as it has information sections on people, place, animals and language. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   Unit 15. The mountain environment (Investigating Mountains)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   THE GOOD BEACH GUIDE   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16 Review: This site gives recommendations about the quality of bathing water around the coasts of the UK. The Marine Conservation Society's Good Beach Guide describes itself fairly accurately as "the ultimate independent guide to UK bathing water quality". This is the report that makes the headlines very year, now you can access all the data and make your awn analysis. The site is basically a description of the Society’s role, as the website exists to publicise their work, but other sections cover topics such as water quality and sewage. The site is easy to move around and informative without ever adopting a nagging tone. School visitors (teachers and pupils) will find the information interesting and informative, while parents can use the "Seaside Code" to ensure a successful trip to the coast. Be honest – can you pass up the chance to find out what your local beach is really like? Geography   Life in the Pyrenees   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The presenter visits an observatory on the summit of a mountain in the Pyrenees and finds out about the scientists' work and living conditions. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Pros and cons of cars and public transport   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Richard Hammond and Chris Packham give their opinions on the pros and cons of cars and public transport. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Environmental Quality Analysis   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Geography   Site owner's description: PowerPoint file National Farmers Union   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16, Undergraduate Review: Site for the organisation for farmers and growers in England and Wales. Provides information about farming in UK and EU. There is a useful Q&A section and interesting articles on rural issues. An excellent site, complete with statisitics and facts about farming in the UK. It would be a useful site for researching this topic, or for finding out more about having a career in farming. Geography   The pros and cons of country living   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The countryside is a healthy environment but travel can be difficult. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Pros and cons of travelling by bike   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Richard Hammond and Chris Packham give their opinions on the pros and cons of cycling for transport. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Public transport in rural areas   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Richard Hammond and Chris Packham discuss the need for good public transport in rural areas. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Living in the desert   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Explores the importance of water to people living in the desert - specifically Death Valley. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Recycling activities   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Geography   Climate change   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Geography   Finding out about Mexico (pt 3/3)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: An exploration of the contrasts between modern and traditional Mexican lifestyles, cultures and beliefs. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Cars and Community Transport in Rural Areas   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Richard Hammond and Chris Packham discuss the reliance people have on cars in rural areas and possible alternatives. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Finding out about Mexico (pt 2/3)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Family life in towns and villages in Mexico. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Barnaby Bear reports on a motorway debate in Winchester   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Barnaby Bear reports on the events surrounding the building of a new extension of the motorway near Winchester. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Colin CO2   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Geography   Natural Balance – the forest   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: An environmental disaster was caused in the Karkonosze Forest, Poland, after the region's beech trees were cut down and replaced with conifers. The clip looks at modern day planting and industry in the region. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Solutions to traffic congestion   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Chris Packham and Richard Hammond discuss the pros and cons of car sharing and park and ride. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips United Staes of America   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on the United States as it has information sections on people (such as Martin Luther King), places, folk history and the prsidents. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   Australia   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on Australia as it has information sections on people, place, folk music and explorers. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   Water in the Desert, Las Vegas   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Las Vegas uses more water than is replenished by rain. Our guide looks at the problems caused by the lack of water and the programmes in schools that teach about water conservation and attitudes towards water use. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Impact of car use in Britain   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: A historical look at our changing relationship with cars. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips ZOOM SCHOOL Africa by Enchanted Learning Software   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on Africa as it has information sections on people, place, religions and explorers. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   How do animals and people affect the mountain landscape?   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The presenter walks up Mount Snowdon to discover who or what is responsible for the constantly changing mountain landscape. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips The EPA Global Warming Site   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4 Review: This is part of the US Environmental Protection Agency site. This section of the site specialises in global warming. The front page has internal links to climate problems, emissions, actions and resources. There is a high level of detail in these reports, but they are still accessible for many pupils. Although mainly a US site, there is a world section which gives information for other parts of the world. The European section has a pan European view and a Bulgarian case study. Another link goes to the Global Warming for Kids area of the site, This has some explanatory articles with animations and illustrations suitable for primary pupils. This is a site which is well worth a visit for global warming information. Geography   Antarctica the Frozen Continent   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on Antarctica as it has information sections on snow and ice, animals, maps and explorers. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   Life in the rainforest - subsistence farmers   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: A description of the lives of the subsistence farmers of the Lacandon Rainforest in Chiapas, South East Mexico. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips How does the temperature change as you climb a mountain?   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The presenter climbs Mount Snowdon and explains how temperature and weather changes in the mountains, and how mountains themselves alter over time. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Canada   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Review: This is a lower school resource, which is part of the Enchanted Learning Zoom School stable. This is a very useful site for a primary level environmental studies or geographical project on Canada as it has information sections on people, animals, fossils and explorers. There is a wealth of material on the site, such as print out and colour maps, flags and worksheets. The materials are high quality and are suitable for use in UK schools. Links are also available within the site to all other sections of both Zoom School and Enchanted Learning, which give visitors access to more than 16000 web pages. Geography   Mountain Environment   Mainly suitable for: KS2, KS3 Geography   Site owner's description: PowerPoint file Transport in the city   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The clip compares travel into Glasgow city centre by car, bus and train. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Pros and cons of train travel   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: Richard Hammond and Chris Packham give their opinions on the pros and cons of train travel. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Finding out about Mexico (pt 1/3)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: A general introduction to a study of Mexico, locating the country in relation to the Americas and the rest of the world. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips Mumbai (pt 1/3)   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: The story of Mumbai from a historical perspective - how the British built the city. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips The Okovango Delta, Botswana   Mainly suitable for: KS1, KS2 Geography   Site owner's description: A look at the environmental threats posed to the delicate environment of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Lesson ideas, Good for interactive whiteboard use, ClassClips << Previous Page Page 1 2 3 of 3 Next Page >>

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