Resources for Geography Teachers
 
 
 
Rivers

   

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Anne Logie who has contributed many a Mmovie to GATM has sent in her latest efforts looking a the flooding in the UK this year.

Great stuff as ever Anne, many thanks!

  Three Gorges Dam

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This movie looking at this classic case study is from Andy Browne at King Alfred's College in Oxon. The movie provides a great introduction to the topic.

Thanks Andy.

  Doncaster Floods

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The south Yorkshire floods have filled the news in recent weeks. This movie from quick off the mark Graham Green has put these images together.

Thanks Graham.

  "Sticky" does River Processes

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The GATM legend known as "Sticky" makes a welcome return under the guidance of Sarah Hack. In this movie "Sticky" and his theme tune take on river processes!

Hollywood can not be far away for "Sticky"!

  Rivers: From Source to Mouth

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Edward Pritchard has sent in this movie looking at changes along the course of a river. Good use of diagrams and images to help improve understanding of the landforms.

Thanks Edward.

 

  Boscastle Flood

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Matt Burdett from Cromwell Community College has sent this movie looking at the Boscastle Flood. A really useful starter as hopefully many of us focus on this case study rather than Lynmouth that I feel is outdated.

 

  Bangladesh Flooding

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Jonathan Newton has sent this introduction to flooding in Bangladesh aimed at Year 7. Classic case study and the music provides a country feel!

  Waterfalls

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Helen Edmondson has created a GATM first using Geovid and flash conversion tools she has created this movie. It is a comprehensive explanation of how waterfalls form.

Thanks Helen and Little Heath Geog Department for the clips.

  Water Cycle Quiz

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A handy two minute water cycle quiz (with answers) from Caroline at Townsend School in St Albans.

A fun way to end a lesson I am sure!

Thanks!

  GCSE River Quiz

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Darrin Potts has created many a movie for this website! Here is his latest work a GCSE Rivers Quiz.

Thanks Darrin another great effort!

  River Story

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Finally...I have had the time to post this excellent movie from Dan Rudge. Fantastic images and this song "...rocks my socks Sir" (to quote a Year 9 geographer).

Dan teaches at Little Heath School.

  Meanders with "Sticky" In a Minute!

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I made this movie in 10 minutes and it looks it. But may help someone introduce meanders. Lasts just one minute!

 

  Geo Matrix: Hydro Cycle

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Using the template from Radical Geography Gary Osburn has created this movie for AS/GCSE focusing on the Hydrological Cycle. Pupils have to define the terms they see in the movie. Thanks Gary.

 

River: Source to Mouth

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Gary Osburn who now has a number of movies on this site has sent an Introduction to rivers called 'The River Story' This follows the river from source to mouth.

 

 

Mozambique Floods

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Excellent movie produced by Sarah Rudge focusing on the Mozambique floods of 2000. Good thinking introduction "Why was this baby born in a tree?" Thanks Sarah.


 

Rivers Introduction

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Littlemiss (sln) has sent me her first ever movie which she describes as "cheesy". There is nothing really wrong with cheese and I think it is a rather good introduction to rivers! Download it and see. Thanks Littlemiss!


 

Geography Bond: Rivers

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A "Geography Bond" for river landforms. I made the templates which are avaliable to download here. Emma Sayers is to thank for this, she has made one for coasts also. Thanks Emma.


 

Aral Sea

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Aral Sea. This movie from Helen Nurton introduces the topic covering all the key issues. Thanks Helen for sharing this...nice work!

  Crazy River

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Val Vannet's Crazy River. The river is the Cuckmere in Sussex. The movie clones the restoration project.

See here for more details: http://www.sevensisters.org.uk/cuckmere_estuary.htm

Music: "Crazy River" Robbie Robertson

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Mozambique Floods

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Sarah Hack has produced this excellent starter movie on the Mozambique floods (2000). Really informative and well produced. Many people will find this useful.

Thanks Sarah.

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Effects of flooding

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First movie from Amy Foster and a classic on the effects of flooding! It asks pupils "What links these images?"

That will get them thinking! Thanks Amy


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Yellow River

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The Yellow River in China always looks orange to me. This movie from Charlotte Peace has great images and information, its her first attempt of many I hope!

The movie introduces the topic with an accoutic version of Coldplay's "Yellow". It follows the river from source to mouth and is a worth a look even if you do not do this case study.

 

Water Cycle

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Rob Chambers top movie maker has sent this fun starter/plenary for the water cycle. You will just love it as will the kids!