GEOGRAPHY

Your Geography Team

Mrs A Clyde

Degree in Geography from Northumbria University PGCE from University of Sunderland Specialism - Human Geographya.clyde@durhamfederation.net

Miss S Nesbitt

Degree - Geography and Sport from University of Sunderland PCGE from University of Sunderland Masters in Geography Education from University of Sunderland UN accredited Champion of Climate Change teacherSpecialism - Weather and Climates.nesbitt@durhamfederation.net

Remote lessons & Geography in the News

Learning outside the classroom

A variety of tasks students and families can partake in outside of school, all of which are linked to the topic they are currently studying.

YR7 - Cultural Capital - Ecosystems&Biomes

Year 7 - Ecosystems and Biomes

YR8 - Cultural Capital - Development & Economics

Year 8 - Development

Copy of YR9 - Cultural Capital -

Year 9 - Glaciation

GCSE- Unit 1 Cultural Capital - Natural Hazards

Year 10 - Living with Natural Hazards

Geography Transition Area

Transition - The Geography of Disney

Welcome to Geography at the Durham Federation!

Can you complete our Geography learning challenge by mapping your favourite Disney movies.

Interactive Tasks & Mobile Apps

Oak National AcademyGo to website for interactive Geography Lessons (Map skills, Plate Tectonics and Development).
80 Day PodcastFollow the link to take you to an Exploration Podcast to explore little known countries .


Google Earth You can explore both human and physical landscapes you are studying as well as taking guided tours from NASA, BBC and National Geographic
World Geography GamesGo to the website to practice and perfect your knowledge on Continents, Countries, Capitals, flags and much more.


Seterra Over 100 different quick games to challenge your geographical knowledge. What score can you get?
Google ExpeditionsOver 800 virtual reality expeditions with descriptions, talking points and questions about some of earths most spectacular landscapes
GeoGuessrYou have been dropped at a random location somewhere on the globe. Your challenge is to figure out where in the world you are.


WWF Free RiversComputer-generated reality maps some of the worlds rivers allowing you to explore their biggest threats and opportunities
ExplorerOn and offline maps for use with access to ArcGIS living atlas data through the app for mobile and tablet devices.
GeoBee ChallengeAn annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Download - Android / Iphone
Bonza PlanetCombine word search, jigsaw and trivia to solve puzzles as you explore the world of Bonza Planet. Download - Android / Iphone
OS LocateOut and about and lost your bearings? OS locate is a quick and easy way to find your location on your OS map using GPS

HIgher Level reading - Gcse and above

geography-recommended-reading-list-share.pdf


A selection of books to encourage students to read beyond the specification. They do cover and touch upon issues studied in GCSE geography but in greater depth which will help to deepen understanding.

Film RECOMMENDATIONS

The Impossible

(PG-13)
Based on real life events. A British family on Christmas holiday at a beach resort in Thailand is torn apart when a deadly tsunami devastates the area. The film follows the seriously wounded Maria and her eldest son Lucas as they struggle to safety, not knowing whether Maria's husband and their two younger sons are dead or alive.

Slumdog Millionaire

(Rating 15 - GCSE Student's)
A Mumbai teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life.

Before the Flood

(PG)

Using his celebrity status to draw attention to the problem of global warming, one of the most important and pressing issues of our time, actor and United Nations Messenger of Peace, Leonardo DiCaprio, travels the globe to witness firsthand the effects of an impending environmental disaster.

Documentaries and TV Series

Planet Earth 1 & 2

Each 50 minute episode features a global overview of a different biome or habitat on Earth followed by a ten-minute featurette which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of filming the episode.
Blue Planet 1 & 2

A comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans, each of the 50-minute episodes examines a different aspect of marine life. The underwater photography included creatures and behaviour that had previously never been filmed.
Seven Worlds, One planet
Showcase the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there. Be surprised by unexpected stories. Marvel at iconic landscapes. And be awestruck by spectacular wildlife. Seven Worlds: One Planet is an eye-opening journey around a world you thought you knew.
Expedition with Steve Backshall
The naturalist visits uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries. He takes on physical challenges and encounters extraordinary wildlife.
Simon Reeve: Around the world
Follow Simon as he explores the world and meets amazing people. (Equator, Tropics, Pacific Ocean, Rivers, Tea trails, The Americas, Europe, Caribbean, Australia and more).
Race Across the world
In a frenetic race across the world, teams of two travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or smartphones allowed. Which pair will finish first?
Reggie Yates: Extreme S.Africa
Parental Guidance recommended - strong language and drug use.
Twenty years since the first free elections and in the shadow of Nelson Mandela's death, Reggie Yates gets up close and personal with three different communities in South Africa.
Ade Adepitan embarks on an epic journey around Africa, discovering the stories, people and places that make this continent the most exciting on earth.

BBc Bitesize daily lessons

Geography - Tuesday's each week
Geography - Tuesday's each week
Geography - Tuesday's each week
Geography - Tuesday's each week