Prisoners of Geography - Childrens Edition by Tim Marshall

How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor?

Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world.

Notes from a small island by Bill Bryson

Before moving back the US, Bill Bryson toured the UK with the aim of taking stock of the nation's public face and private parts, and to analyse what precisely it was he loved so much about a country that had produced Marmite; a military hero whose dying wish was to be kissed by a fellow named Hardy; place names like Farleigh Wallop, Titsey and Shellow Bowells; people who said 'Mustn't grumble', and ‘Ooh lovely’ at the sight of a cup of tea and a plate of biscuits; and Gardeners' Question Time.

Available in the LRC.

There is no Planet B by Mike Berners-Lee

For the first time you'll find big-picture perspective on the environmental and economic challenges of the day laid out in one place, and traced through to the underlying roots - questions of how we live and think. This book will shock you, surprise you - and then make you laugh. And you'll find practical and even inspiring ideas for what you can actually do to help humanity thrive on this – our only – planet.

No one is too small to make a difference by Greta Thunberg

This book brings you Greta in her own words, for the first time. Collecting her speeches that have made history across Europe, from the UN to mass street protests, this book is a rallying cry for why we must all wake up and fight to protect the living planet, no matter how powerless we feel. Our future depends upon it.

Available in the LRC.

Write an argument about whether renewable energy is a suitable solution to energy insecurity

Unit 11 - Resource Challenges

Complete the Royal Geographical Society's lesson on how geography shapes conflict in Iraq. Write a one-page case study outlining the key geographical factors that have caused this conflict.

Unit 11: Geographies of Conflict

Write a report on the biggest geographical issues facing different Middle Eastern nations based on your learning in class (Iraq, Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia) e.g. climate change, water insecurity, food security or conflict.

Unit 14: Geographies of The Middle East

Listen to the BBC Podcast 'The Power of Oil'

Unit 11 - Resource Challenges

Listen to the BBC Podcast 'Yemen: A Global Conflict'

Unit 11: Geographies of Conflict

Listen to the BBC Podcast 'Plate Tectonics'

Unit 12: Tectonic Hazards

Listen to the BBC audio series 'Our Man in The Middle East'

Unit 14: Geographies of The Middle East

Listen the BBC Compass World Service podcast title 'Climate Wars - The Sahel' about the relationship between conflict and the environment.

Unit 15 - Place Study: The Sahel

Watch the Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve our World Water Crisis documentary on Netflix outlining strategies to tackle the impacts of water insecurity which may be worsened by climate change in the future.

Unit 11 - Resource Challenges

Watch any of the series of BBC videos and documentaries on the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on the context to the conflict and the importance of the region's geography.

Visit the Natural History Museum, and have a go on the 'Earthquake Simulator'. There is a permanent exhibition on plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes to explore.

Unit 12 - Tectonic Hazards

Create your own composite volcano using the link provided. Include annotations showing the characteristics of composite volcanoes. Bring this in to show your teacher.

Unit 13 - Tectonics

Produce a A3 case study poster outlining all you have learnt about the geography of the Middle East in this place study unit.

Unit 14 - Geographies of the Middle East

Produce a A3 case study poster outlining all you have learnt about the geography of the Sahel in this place study unit.

Unit 15 - Place Study: The Sahel