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Earth and Moon Viewer * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Earth and Moon Viewer

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This is a fascinating website which allows you to view either a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions.The pictures are clear and you can zoom in and see lights at night its amazing. There is a superb feature which allows you to view the Earth from the Sun, the Moon from the Earth or the Sun, the night or day side of the Earth. I am not sure what you would do with this website but I know the children would be fascinated.
Geography
 
Continents and Oceans * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Continents and Oceans

 
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
Site owner's description: Word document
Map of the world jigsaw * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Map of the world jigsaw

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
Urban Studies – Investigating London * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Urban Studies – Investigating London

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Review: Linked to Royal Geographical Society. Excellent resource for older students on Urban Studies. Map of all London Boroughs. Land use in the Boroughs,and Members of Parliament. This is a great geography / social studies project. You can split up London and compare different parts of London such as a district from the Wenst end and the East end etc. I think students would be really interested in this, and hence more motivated to produce exciting presentations.
Geography
 
Political maps * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Political maps

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
Toporopa * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Toporopa

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
Map symbols * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Map symbols

  
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
British Isles Introduction * * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

British Isles Introduction

 
Mainly suitable for:
Well suited for use in UK schools KS2, KS3
Geography
 
Site owner's description: Zip file collection
Virtual tour of New Zealand * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Virtual tour of New Zealand

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This is fundamentally a tourist site, giving prospective holidaymakers the chance to have a look at New Zealand before they visit. The tour can be taken in its entirety or you can opt for the North island, South Island or beach options. Other links take you to a regularly updated feature article and general tourist information. The site is clean and fast, and there are some wonderful images. A search engine facilities information retrieval.
Geography
 
Maps - From the ABOUT web pages * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Maps - From the ABOUT web pages

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two pages of links to links to sites which provide maps online, each with a brief description of the content. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
World City Maps * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

World City Maps

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16
Review: This is the web catalogue for the Perry-Castaneda map collection at the University of Texas. This particular page lists maps which are no longer available and which can only be found online here. Most of theses are US maps. The navigation menu allows you to go elsewhere in the library where you can view maps for particular regions or themes. The site also has an incredibly comprehensive list of links to online maps elsewhere on the internet. Unfortunately there is little description so most will be a case of click and see.
Geography
 
Country Info. * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Country Info.

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has a short page of links to articles related to information on the countries of the world, each with a brief description of the article. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
ZIP Codes * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

ZIP Codes

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has links to articles related to US zip codes, each with a brief description of the article. While this is of little relevance to UK users there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Kent Nature Grid * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Kent Nature Grid

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS1, KS2, KS3
Review: This site is an showcase for environmental initiatives in Kent. This page is a series of links to the collaborating organisations. These are Canterbury city Council, Kent County Council, Kent Environmental Education Forum and the National grid. There is also a link to an intermnet directory of other environmental organisations. Nature Grid provides a series of maps which are "clickable". When you click the dots on these maps you gain access to information and more detailed maps, as well as virtual tours of nature reserves.
Geography
 
Welcome To MapQuest! * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Welcome To MapQuest!

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16
Review: MapQuest is a "find it" site. This is the homepage which offers a location search, a map search and a route planner. The site is on a United States setting by default, but other countries can be chosen. This makes the site a useful source of maps. In addition there´s a local city guide where you can get up to date information on local news and events; travel deals, travel guides, and various commercial links for hotels, airfares etc. While is is a useful site it has limited educational value.
Geography
 
Maps And Geography * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Maps And Geography

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4 , Post 16, Undergraduate
Review: This site is part of National Geograhic.com, and is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking a map. This superb collection has all the published National Geographic maps and some more besides. Some are printable (they will print best if you have a large format plotter) and the list includes some excellent satellite images. The printable maps are draw in black and white and are searchable by location menus. Other maps can be viewed online, or copied and pasted to view later. Other features available on the site include map ordering, conservation maps and country profile. If you are not sure what you need simply go to the full maps and geography index and chose from a menu.
Geography
 
Topographic Maps - From the ABOUT web pages * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Topographic Maps - From the ABOUT web pages

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two pages of links to articles related to topographic maps, each with a brief description of the article. most of the links go to US sites. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
U.S. Maps - From the ABOUT web pages * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

U.S. Maps - From the ABOUT web pages

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two page of links to sites which provide online US maps, each with a brief description of the site content. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Alaska Volcano Observatory * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Alaska Volcano Observatory

  
Mainly suitable for:
Foundation Stage - Preschool, KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAFGI), and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS). This is a frequently updated site, detailing volcanic activity in Alaska and Russia. It includes maps, photos, video clips and updated reports on activity in Alaska, NE Russia and the surrounding area. The site has downloadable reports and maps detailing volcanic activity in the area. The library has a useful image search function, allowing you to find specific photos. In addition there are links to other volcano websites.
Geography
 
Grand Canyon Association * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Grand Canyon Association

 
Mainly suitable for:
Foundation Stage - Preschool, KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This is the homepage of the Grand Canyon Association, whose remit is to support educational and visitor services at the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This is a very comprehensive site with much of the focus on commercial activities - book sales, membership information etc. Casual visitors will gravitate to the virtual tour, which allows locations to be selected from a map and click to open images of the chosen spot. Potential visitors can use the site to plan their itinerary, or to arrange their visit to coincide with a listed event. Finally, there is an interactive 360 degree online version of the Canyon's Kolb Gallery which allows you to wander around and select the painting you wish to view.
Geography
 
Time Time Zones - From the ABOUT web pages * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Time Time Zones - From the ABOUT web pages

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two pages of links to articles related to information on the time and time zones, each with a brief description of the article. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Water Science For Schools Earth’s Water * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Water Science For Schools Earth’s Water

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3
Review: This website covers the geographical topic of water comprehensively. The site is designed mainly for key stage 2/3children but does have a special link for keystage 1. There is detailed information on all aspects of water such as the usage of water and a great glossary of water related terms. Super detailed information through text and diagrams on the water cycle. Super photgraph and map galleries.
Geography
 
Cultural & Human Geography * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Cultural & Human Geography

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two pages of links to articles related (sometimes only tenuously) to cultural or human topics, each with a brief description of the article. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Where is That * * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Where is That

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS1, KS2, KS3
Review: This is an interactive site that gives visitors the opportunity to practice some geography skills. The game is easy to play - you choose a continent and the computer shows you a map. At level one you need to choose the country name from a choice of three. In level two you need to spell the name. In level three you are given a capital and have to choose the country from the options on screen, while level four sees you enter the correctly spelled word. Level five is a map again, this time you need to type in the country and capital names. The game keeps score so you can see if you improve. This is a good way to practice for facts and figures tests.
Geography
 
Country Info. * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Country Info.

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This useful site has a page of links to articles related to country facts and information, each with a brief description of the article. Unfortunately many of the articles are specifically about the US. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness. However this does provide a good source of information.
Geography
 
World Roof * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

World Roof

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3
Review: This This site gives you the highest and lowest locations for most countries around the world. Getting the information is a bit of a chore. You need to choose the continent your country is in, and then click for a highest or lowest table to appear and look for the country. Then you have to do it again to find out the opposite. The information is given in feet and metres, and there is a link top the alta vista search engine to find you images of the location. The site also has some fairly standard maps, and claims to have a weather link, which leads instead to a description of the countries location. Not a great site.
Geography
 
Clip Art * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Clip Art

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has two pages of links to geographical clip art, each with a brief description of the images available. There is a tendency for them to be maps and flags of the US. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Country Info. * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Country Info.

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
Review: This site is part of the about.com stable, and comes under its geography banner. This part of the site has a short page of links to articles related to information on the countries of the world (although the US is over represented), each with a brief description of the article. As with all about pages there is a side bar with further links to related sites and topics. On this site they include world atlases, blank maps, a free geography email course and a series of geographical articles. In common with all about sites there is a proliferation of sponsored links and adverts, and the articles all tend to have a naive earnestness.
Geography
 
Welcome to the Compass Lesson! * * This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website This is a star rating given by UK teachers who have reviewed the website

Welcome to the Compass Lesson!

  
Mainly suitable for:
KS2, KS3
Review: This is designed to be a basic learning site to help students learn about the compass. With such a simple premise you would expect the site to be aimed at younger pupils, with a corresponding vocabulary. Instead the on line lesson goes into detail about secondary intercardinal points, and degree number values. The lesson is linear but students can go back if necessary up to the final page where a review is given in quiz form. This site has a good idea, but fails to deliver on it.
Geography
 

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