In Unit 5 of the Upper Sixth we study Population Pressure and Resource Management.
The first two links are an excellent way in which you can contribute to this topical debate. Read other people’s comments and establish your own opinions on the sustainabilty of our planet. Looking at on-line debating encourages you to make synoptic links across the Human Geography course and helps you to make links with your Physical Geography work.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/2008/04/unsustainable_world.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/newsnight/2007/03/how_ethical_is_my_baby.html
Read the following articles for more information on the growing population and the increasing pressure on our planet:
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/johann-hari-are-there-just-too-many-people-in-the-world-828254.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/06/99/world_population/379083.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/06/99/world_population/381043.stm
Posted on on June 6th, 2008 in
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As part of your Year 7 Geography course it is essential that you experience what you have learnt about in class. We are going to Kew Gardens on Thursday the 5th of June.
You all need to wear your House polo shirts, rugby shirts if cold. You will need to wear practical trousers such as a tracksuit, but you could wear shorts of a sensible length if it is really warm. you must wear comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet all day! You also need a practical bag that can hold your clipboard, lunch, water and a rain coat.
We will leave school from Marden undercroft at 8:30 am and return to school by 5pm.
To help you complete your follow work, here are some links to excellent websites.
Take a virtual tour of the rainforest:
Find out more about medicinal plants in the rainforest:
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Look at this amazing picture and read more about the volcanic eruptions in Chile. This photo was taken by a parent who witnessed the eruptions in conjunction with a lightening storm.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7381652.stm
Find out more about the cyclone in Burma….
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7382836.stm
Visit this link to read more about the landslide in Dorset.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7386923.stm
A tornado wrecks central US towns…read more…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7394402.stm
Posted on on May 9th, 2008 in
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This week scientists reported on the collapse of part of the Wilkins Ice sheet in the Antarctic.
An excellent artcile from the Guardian with a video link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/mar/26/poles.antarctica
We will be studying Antarctica and trying to decide on how it should be developed in the future. We shall continue to think about ways in which we can act more sustainably. Your core assessment will be on this topic and the following links will provide you with opportunities to learn interactively and carry out effective research.
British Antarctic Survey http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/
This is an excellent site that is being revised all of the time. It is possible to read the diaries of people who are out on the bases now. Photographs could be copied and annotated for inclusion in the project or they could be used to draw ‘field sketches. There are regular updates of the weather situation and the different types of research that are going on.
Discovering Antarctica http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/
This website has interactive games to help you decide on the future of Antarctica as well as an abundance of useful and up to date information.
Just for Fun…..Animal Scramble! http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/fun/scramble_underice_flash.html
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Year 11 GCSE exams are fast approaching and revision is a must. If you want to use some excellent interactive resources, then use these links to some great blog and revision help sites.
http://gorgeousgeography.wordpress.com/
http://www.gmpay.blogspot.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/
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Year 8 are looking at sustainable development. Visit the Recycle city website and see all the ways in which you could be more environmentally friendly.
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm
Posted on on April 23rd, 2008 in
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We are studying Natural Hazards in Year 9 and will be looking at hurricanes and tornadoes. There are many exciting phenomena that people are still mystified as to how they start. If you were leading a research team on Natural Hazards what questions would you want to find out?
Click on the comments beneath this paragraph and send us your questions.
To start planning your hurricane disaster plans visit this link:
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/getinvolved/christianaidweek/tvadvert/index.aspx
Watch the advert for Christian Aid week. It will give you lots of good ideas.
Posted on on April 17th, 2008 in
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