Welcome to the Geography pages.
Look at the 'Geographical skills' ideas and resources listed below.
Don't forget to look in the other Geography areas using the links above.

Maps and Atlases:

• Map Work - A fantastic worksheet (PDF), which develops children's understanding of map work, and measuring distances. Contributed by a visitor.
• Map Drawing Skills - Activities designed to help children develop their map drawing skills.
• Teaching about Maps - Use this technique when first teaching children about maps.
• Make a World Map - Create a papier mache map of the world, highlighting geographical features and the locations of different countries.
• Pointing North, South, East and West - A fast-paced game which helps children to learn their compass directions.
• How to Make A Choropleth Map - Make your own Choropleth maps, using this easy-to-follow worksheet. Also includes answers and other related activities.
• Where would you like to go? - A simple idea which encourages mapwork and learning about other countries.
• Atlas Scavenger Hunt - Use these questions to encourage your children to explore atlases. Contributed by Kirsty Scott.
• Inflatable Globes - Fun time-filler which increases knowledge of places around the world.

Other:

• The Beaufort Scale - Information, activities and resources relating to the Beaufort scale - the scale we use to measure the wind.

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Submit your own Geography Idea!

These contributions are moderated, so they may not appear to other visitors immediately. All ideas submitted here may be added to their own dedicated page on the site at a later date. Please leave your name so that I can credit your contribution, if you would like me to.

You can also submit ideas and resources via email, or using this form.

Links to other sites:

• Mapping our World - Mapping our World is a new whiteboard resource consisting of nine fun activities all about maps, globes and how we view the world. It is designed to fit the Geography curriculum but is also suitable for areas of ICT, Citizenship, PHSE and Environmental Studies.
• Class Resource - Produce resource packs, which enhance learning through the inclusion of high audio and video content, together with comprehensive lesson plans.
• Rock Education - Downloadable free and paid resources for teaching Geography.
• Geology.com - There are lots of free maps, resources and links on this useful site.
• Shaded Relief - A very useful mapping site, which offers a variety of types of maps.
• Geography Dictionary - A comprehensive geography-related dictionary and glossary for students.
• Maps4Kids - A useful site, giving maps and geographical information for children.
• World Atlas - Maps, flags, information and much more are provided at this useful atlast site.

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