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BBC Learning-Human Geography websites
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/library/human_geography/index.shtml
The best of the human geography websites as chosen by BBC Learning.
Dive and Discover
http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/
Discover the greatest undersea mountain range in the world with
its towering volcanoes, hydrothermal vents and black smokers.
An excellent resource for the study of earth sciences at key stage
4.
Earth Science Explorer
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/explorer.html
Enter the castle gate for a well organised, informative tour that
considers the geological events that slowly change the face of
the planet and the fate of the dinosaurs. Biomes, biodiversity
and adaptation rooms provide are also worth exploring.
GeoResources - Case Studies
http://www.georesources.co.uk/casestudies.htm
Case studies, complete with photos, information and statistics,
are here to help GCSE students. Subjects include the Kobe earthquake,
hurricanes and national parks.
Internet Geography
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/index.html
Lots of useful information across a range of physical, human,
economic and environmental topics for GCSE and A level students.
The site is searchable or you can also browse through its directory.
Learning for a Sustainable Future: Classroom Activities
http://www.schoolnet.ca/future/content.htm
Learning for a Sustainable Future is a Canadian non-profit organisation.
The thematic activities cover air, biodiversity, habitat and infrastructure,
production and consumption systems, social systems, soil, and
water.
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html
Explore the world through your desktop with this well designed
site. It's worth checking out before any major project for its
features and geography and environment news.
SCIGN Education Module
http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/index.htm
A proper scientific treatment of the earthquake topic provides
suitable investigation material for key stage 4 students. 'Plate
tectonics' includes a history of the subject and types of plate
boundary.