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.