Nissan expands wind farm at Washington

To help with reduction of carbon dioxide emissions Nissan is to build 2 more wind turbines. Find out more from the BBC website .

Mexico floods leave thousands homeless

Huge floods have trapped many people in their homes. Thousands are trying to flee. The floods have come after a week of very heavy rain. Read more here.

Map reading from Ordnance Survey

Map reading skills can be tested here.
Click on Maptivity.

Indonesia on triple volcano alert

Here is the view from 'child of Krakotoa'


Here is the Reuters News

California's fires still burning.

Half a million people have been evacuated away from the fires burning across California. The ground is very dry, the weather is very hot and the winds are very strong so as to make the fires even stronger.

How far do animals travel in a week?

Here is a website which maps the journey of polar bears, elephants and whales, who have been fitted with satellite collars.
See latest photos of cute penquin chicks in sub-zero temperatures.

Hurricane preparedness

These clip shows what the University of Miami does to ensure the safety of its students in event of a hurricane.

Hurricane animation

This site comes from Nasa

Blog Action Day

Today is the day when all blogs are asked to talk about the environment.
Here at ECSC it is fieldwork week for year 9 and the issue they are tackling is about the environment. Pupils have to decide if the local village has a good quality of the environment. They are going to collect data and see if it matches up to their prior perceptions.
Quality of the environment is seen as a pull factor attracting people to move to commuter villages away from a poorer quality of the environment in the cities. Students will be collecting data to test this hypothesis. They are not only looking for a pollution free environment but also a pleasant, safe and convenient place to live. E.G. what facilities are within a short walking distance, are there plenty of green open spaces , are there safe places for children to play.

Flood disaster

Year 8 are learning about how to prevent flooding. Use your knowledge and play the game.
select the flood scenario.

Flash Earth

Flash Earth allows you to go to any specific area in the world. You can view an aerial photograph of any area and choose between Google, Microsoft, Ask or NASA.
Click Flash Earth image.

Flash earth allows you to:

• Go anywhere in the world.
• Zoom in or out of an area.
• Rotate your position to see various perspectives.
• Use various programs for the best picture quality.

Lightwater Valley

Year 11 Leisure & Tourism class have started their marketing unit using Lightwater Valley as a case study. Here is Lightwater Valley's official website.

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.