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18 May 2015
Saving the Seal may condemn Inuit Traditions to Extinction
Since 2009 the EU has banned the import of seal products - largely in the form of fur imports. This was in reaction to the calls from environmental groups sickened by the bloody cull of seal pups...
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17 May 2015
Nepal earthquakes may not yet be over
The 7.8 and 7.3 earthquakes may just be the start for Nepal
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14 May 2015
Anatomy of an Earthquake
Given the recent earthquake in Nepal a great visual explanation of the impact of an earthquake on a hilltop town by Dr. Iain Stewart. Also a must follow on twitter @Profiainstewart for all...
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14 May 2015
Get yourself on the map
The Ordnance Survey and The One Show are running a competition to get us to design some new map symbols. They are looking for new designs for the following...1) Vineyard2) Skate Park3) Caves4)...
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13 May 2015
Is an El Nino event welling up on the horizon?
In a complex interaction of atmosphere, ocean currents and climate impacts, Australian meteorologists are indicating they're seeing the first signs of an El Nino event beginning to develop to...
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9 May 2015
Earthquake supercycles
Regular high magnitude earthquakes in an area are now known as supercycles
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9 May 2015
Earthquake Preparation: Acting before, so you can be Calling afterwards
Earthquake preparation operates over different time-scales. There is action 'Before', such as setting minimum building standards for all new construction; advice for 'During' - such as Drop,...
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1 May 2015
GCSE Geography - Time to Fly with Your Revision
Exam time is nearly upon us and if you haven't started a thorough revision programme, we're here to help!
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25 Apr 2015
Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter Scale has hit Kathmandu in Nepal today.
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22 Apr 2015
SPaG Matters in GCSE Geography!
In this blog I want to look at the importance of SPaG in the GCSE Geography exams.
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22 Apr 2015
Exam Preparation for GCSE Geography
In this blog I want to look at how to adequately prepare for your exam using a range of tried and tested revision techniques.
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21 Apr 2015
Geography bake off
http://www.sundaybaking.co.uk/dorset-coast-themed-cake-durdle-door/Geography and cake, two of my favourite things. This amazing Durdle Door cake has inspired me to set up an end of term Geography...
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19 Apr 2015
The current biggest threat to rainforests - Rubber!
Southeast Asian rainforests are under threat as the global demand for rubber tyres increases.
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19 Apr 2015
Pollution blamed for fish deaths in Rio Olympic rowing lake
A growth of algae blooms on the surface of the lake has led to thousands of fish dying.
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18 Apr 2015
Brazilian Rainforest Deforestation rates down by 80%
Approximately 5000km2 is still being cut down annually, but this is still 80% less than in 2004.
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16 Apr 2015
SWAT!
SWAT! is a really simple lesson starter activity that takes very little preparation.
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15 Apr 2015
Geography Revision Activity - Heads Together
As exam season is 'in the post' I thought I would share one of my favourite revision activities, Heads Together.
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15 Apr 2015
Prediction: A Starter and Plenary
This is a very simple activity that allows a teacher to link two lessons together.
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15 Apr 2015
One page comparison of new GCSE specifications
This is a really useful comparison of the new specifications http://geyre.co.uk/2015/04/14/comparison-of-the-new-draft-gcse-syllabuses/
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