Where does Moley ends up?

Take a look at this site from Oxfam which will help you make the link
between maps and globes.

Weather revision

The following web pages take the form of a set of tutorials aimed at GCSE geography students

Met Office education resources

Year 11 are completing their weather and Climate unit this half term. These links are to help your understanding and extend your knowledge about meteorology.

QE2 Cruise ship visits Newcastle

The QE2 celebrates her 40th this year and as part of her anniversary voyage around the British Isles she will visit Newcastle this weekend. She will be welcomed by a virtual red carpet up the Tyne, followed by a band playing and a firework display. Find out more about the event here.

Japan

This half term Year 9 are studying and learning about Japan. Here is Kids Web Japan which is a good site to learn about the culture and geography of Japan. Also it has lots of games to try .

Water Cycle animation

Year 8 are studying about water this half term. Here is a clear animation to show how the water cycle works.

Weather

Here is a weather web site for Kids. It gives a description and explanation of many weather features.

Why are some maps being redrawn?

Map makers (cartographers) are having to redraw some maps because of changes to places. See some examples from Sky News. The effects of global climate change are altering the face of the planet - and its maps, according to The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World.

Penguin survival in Antarctica

Read this Independent arcticle about penguin survivial in Antarctica.

Forecasting Hurricanes

So how can hurricanes be forecasted? Have a look at this BBC site.

Hurrican Dean

Latest information can be viewed here at the National Hurricane Centre.
The hurricane is gathering energy as it crosses the warm Caribbean Sea.
Now heavy storms are pounding the East Caribbean Islands with winds over 215kms per hour.
21st August . Update : Dean heads for Mexico.

Famous landmarks.

Disappointing or not?
According to a survey of tourists most well known landmarks are a disappointment. What do you think?

Peru Earthquake

Peru has suffered a magnitude 7.9 earthquake.
Find out more about earthquakes here.
Eyewitness accounts here.
UPDATE : aftershocks

Play Live Derby 2007

Live Derby 2007 - Microsoft Live Maps Game

Britain's favourite view.

Where is your favourite place in Britain?

See other peoples' favourite places at this website linked to the TV series.

Space Hotel

Would you want to stay here in 2012?

Football Kickoff

Where is this ?
At home you could click this file to see most English Football stadiums in Google Earth.

Today, there are 331 players from 66 countries in the Premiership.

Countdown to Beijing Olympics

China has staged lavish celebrations to mark the one year countdown to Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. See pictures here.
Click onto the official Beijing 2008 website.

Chinese river dolphin is likely to be extinct.

A freshwater dolphin found only in China is now "likely to be extinct" This was reported by CBBC.The scientists say a number of human activities that caused the dolphin to decline, including construction of dams and boat collisions. Also they blame unsustainable fishing.

Floods in SE Asia - over 21 days of monsoon rains.

The UN has described the flooding in Bangladesh as the worst in living memory. Floods are affecting India, Bangladesh and Nepal, where millions of people face continuing misery. Find out more about the effects here.
Find out about the monsoon that has helped cause the floods here.