Revision strategies that go beyond the traditional route
I'm always trying to think of different ways to engage pupils in revision that's separate from the usual one hour session after school. In my current school, actually getting pupils to attend is a...
Japan and the 2011 Tsunami: 5 Years On
Japan has marked the anniversary of the 2011 tsunami, remembering the 18,000 people who were killed or went missing in the disaster.
UK flood prevention strategies
Recent flooding in areas of the UK has led to local councils alongside other interested parties, such as the Environment Agency frantically researching strategies that will have the best effect on...
Climate Change Wreaks Havoc on India's Tea Industry
The impact of climate change on India's famous tea industry is explored in this five minute report from Al Jazeera.
Cyclone Winston and the issues facing Fiji one week on
The aftermath of a tropical storm raises a host of geographical questions. The impact of a natural hazard can be as much to do with the efficiency of disaster-planning and decision-making before...
The search for energy causes disasters
During a recent year 8 lesson on resources, we had a debate about the balance between extracting natural resources and its environmental impact. Indepth discussions were had regarding why we need...
The power of the carousel as a last minute revision tool.
Having just taken up post in a new school and identifying that much of the taught material had been forgotten by the students, I had a major issue, particularly as their regular test scores showed...
Hurricanes, Typhoons and Tropical Cyclones - Explained!
A clear and concise explanation here from this Met Office video about the differences between hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones.
Starter activity - Water scarcity could affect four billion people
Drought conditions are set to increase due to future climate change.
EU migration issue affecting tourism
With large numbers of migrants taking specific routes across Europe, many places are feeling the economic impact
Protecting Vulnerable Populations Against the Risk of Cyclones
The World Bank is financing the construction of 1,000 multi-purpose cyclone shelters along the Indian coastline. This short video explains why.
Megacities - Dramatic Changes Coming to London's Skyline
You only need to count the cranes emerging in Central London to appreciate just how much high-rise building development is taking place there.
A flare is lit in the energy gloom
It happened this week without much of a fanfare – but was marked by the lighting of a gas flare; the opening of Britain’s newest stream of gas from the North Sea on Shetland. Intended to supply up...
Climate Change and the Global Spread of Infectious Diseases
An interesting article here in the Guardianwhich explores the possibility that climate change is contributing to the spread of infectious diseases - particularly the Zika virus.
El Nino Adds to the El Savador Farming Crisis
The world is currently experiencing one of the most severe 'El Nino' weather events on record. For the subsistence farmers in El Salvador, El Nino couldn't have come at a worse time.
Why Wildfires are Necessary
This excellent new animated video from TEDEd explains the key benefits of wildfires.
Can volcanic eruptions be predicted?
It is a mission that has been attempted many times; sometimes with fatal results as volcanologists have been caught on volcano summits when they erupt as they attempted to find the key signals that...
40 Maps That Explain the World
A fascinating series of maps that helps put things into context when it comes to broadening our understanding of the world.
Are Vertical Farms the Future of Agriculture?
Let your students watch this engaging 10 minute video on Vertical Farms and see how they respond.
3 great simulation games for geography lessons
Simulation games are a great way of engaging students, making them participate rather than just listening or observing. Check out these fantastic games for your classroom.