Resources for Geography Teachers
 
 
 

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  France Mini Travel Guide

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This "mini travel guide" is an idea sent in by Julia Pollard atHalifax High at Wellesley Park. This travel guide looks at France and is a good introduction to the country.

Thanks Julia.

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  Kenya

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Katy Ogden has sent in this awesome introduction to Kenya. Every image is crystal clear! Great moive.

Thanks Katy.

  Stereo Japan

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Starter movie from Dan Frater that uses a set of deliberately stereotypical images of Japan. Useful as a starting point to investigate stereotypes in Japan.

Thanks Dan.

  Images of Brazil

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A variety of images used in this movie to introduce Brazil. Short but sweet with a classic track! We have Robynne Parker to thank.

  Japan

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This movie from Claire Evans can be used as a summary of the topic. The movie has both still and moving images.

Great effort Claire!

  Japan: What is Mr Turner doing?

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Stu Turner has sent in another Japan based movie. He asks the question "What is Mr Turner doingin Japan?...by watching the movie it seems quite alot!

Thanks again Stu!

  Life in Nagano

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Stu Turner has sent in the first of two movies focusing on Japan. This movie can be used in contrast with the movie below to compare and contrast rural and urban Japan.

Nice work Stu!

  Day in the life of Japan

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This movie has been sent in by Jon Pearce, which is aimed at Year 8. The movie follows "Chow", showing a typical day in this part of Japan.

Great work Jon, Thanks.

  Patagonia Starter

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Wonderful Images and Google Earth screenshots are used to make this excellent introduction to this awesome landscape. It looks at the Torres Del Paine area in Patagonia.

We have Clare Lewis to thanks for this.

  Which Country?

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This movie is from Mr Mitchell who thinks the Coliseum gives it away. What do you think?

  India or Not?

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A great India or Not? From James. Great images used!

Thanks James.

  Antarctica

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Corrine Brown at Easington Community School in Durham used this movie in the departments geography themed assemblies.

There is also a powerpoint slide to support here

  USA

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First movie sent in by Rupert Prutton at Fulston Manor School in Kent. It is aimed to get pupils to question stereotypical images about the USA.

Nice work and thanks!

  Regions of France

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This movie from Danny O'Callaghan from Kingdown school in Wiltshire has produced this movie looking at the different regions of France.

He created the movie to imrove understanding of place.

  The North East

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An introduction to the geographies on the area by Mr Browne at King Alfred's, Wantage. A great effort with this and thanks for sending.

  Mezzogiorno

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Short introduction moive from Victoria Humphries looking at the regional divide in Italy. Thanks Victoria!

  Introduction to Brazil

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Gavin Jones has created this short movie on Brazil aimed at KS3 a little late for me this year, but next year I can not wait to use it. I am sure this will be of use to many however! Great Images!

Thanks Gavin.

  Cairo

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This movie from Anne Logie is a good introduction to the capital city of Egypt, Cairo. I have been myself and is it indeed an incredibly diverse city.

Thanks Anne for your continued support.

  The British Isles

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Darren Parr used Revelation Sight and Sound and WMM to create this excellent movie about the British Isles.

Star Wars the theme, does not get any better!

Thanks to Dave Nash who sent in this supporting worksheet.

  Brazil

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James Foster from Bournville School, Birmingham has sent in this useful starter for Brazil. Pupils are asked to create a mind map of 10 words from the images. Nice work James.

  Savanna

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One of two excellent movies sent in by by Mel Neale. These have been created by Year 9 students. Let me know your names and I will put them in lights!

Thanks Rainhill High School!

  Northern Lights

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Noreen Linforth uses stunning images in this movie based on the Northern Lights. Real scope for some "singing geog" here, download it and see!

  Borat

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An excellent movie from Gary Dawson to clear up a few misconceptions about Kazakhstan, great idea and well put together.

  Arctic and Antarctica: Pole to Pole

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Anton S has made this wonderful introduction to the Arctic and Antarctica. Anton, makes an obvious yet brilliant choice of music. Cheers!

  Deserts

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Very informative movie on Deserts from Trevor Smith, which points out the commonly made spelling mistake in the movie! (Watch it you will see!).

Wonderful images. Thanks Trevor.

  Singapore

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Singapore

There is something very special about this movie as it has been sent from a teacher in Singapore. Lesley Allen in her e-mail thought this would be useful for teachers in the UK. Any other teachers from or teaching overseas feel free to send movies of your localities.

This movie uses google earth and a number of movie maker add on effects for a comprehensive introduction to Singapore.

 

Tyneside

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A simply brilliant "Tyneside" movie focusing on the development of the famous river and asking importnat geographical questions about its future. Sure to be a real hit! Developed or A2 by Steve Smith.

 

 

Japan

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Japan

A classic geography case! This movie was produced by Gary Osburn and introduces the country study very well. Thanks Gary!


 

Images of Antarctica

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Antarctica again! Well produced by Val Vannet...the images of this landscape never fail to inspire. This for me is what geography is all about. Thanks Val.


 

Antarctica

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Introduction to Antarctica from Gary Osburn, which is well produced. Very informative and wonderful images of this enchanting landscape.

 


 

Egypt: A Country Study

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Rob Chambers makes use of photostory to produce an introduction to Egypt. These effects are very easy to master and if images are all you want then photostory is often quicker to use than movie maker. Thanks Rob...I await the 1000!


 

Italy or not?

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Italy or not? Well they are all not! with a few red herrings (Gazza being one). Charlotte Church (British) provides the beautiful accumplement to images of the UK e.g. Snowdonia, Lake District, Armani shop, Ferrari (what side of the road is it on?) and AC Milan playing at Old Trafford...you must get my drift by now!

What country do they think it is? “Italy Sir” works nearly every time.

Music: Charlotte Church "Requiem"


 

Introduction to Italy

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Italy....This is an introduction to the geography of the country. They can take notes from video and create there own map showing places and features of Italy.

Music: Luciano Pavarotti "Verdi La Traviata"