Resources for Geography Teachers
 
 
 

Tectonics

  Why did Mrs Endo Die?

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Classic mystery "Why Did Mrs Endo Die?" (Kobe Earthquake) is brought to life with this introductory movie from Katy Williams at Kingsbrook Specialist Business and Enterprise College.

I am sure this will be a hit with many!

  Volcanoes

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This movie send in from Andy Browne at King Alfred's School in Oxon provides an excellent introduction to volcanoes using many case studies we know and love.

Fat Boy Slim delivering one of his best mixes provides the music.

  Tectonics Quiz

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Simon Gee at The Hall School had kindly sent in this tectonics quiz. It is a true/ false quiz with very clear diagrams and images used. Sure to be useful.

  Volcanic Eruption Reconstruction

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A great resource shared by Dave Maisey (Darrick Wood School, Bromley) who has created a supporting document to explain how to use the movie. This can be downloaded here.

I can't wait to try this out, thanks Dave.

  Italy Tectonics

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This dramatic movie has been sent in by Alan Banks. Still and moving images as well as Flash animations are used.

Great stuff Alan, many thanks.

  Tsunami

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Nearly 3 years on this event is still very relevent. Richard Nash uses still and moving images to provide an excellent introduction to the subject.

 

  Kent Earthquake

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Andrew Scott was quick of the mark to make this movie about the Kent Earthquake. The BBC has a range of resources here .

Thanks Andrew for your quick reaction.

  Introduction to Volcanoes

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Big introduction to a big topic by Ryan Gill. The movie uses footage from the excellent (now ended) bbc archive.

This will make the start of your lesson explosive for sure!

  Volcanoes

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Cath Leslie from English Martyes School in Hatlepool used photostory to create this movie as an introduction to Volcanoes and Earthquakes. The final image can be paused as point for discussion.

Good work Cath!

  Plate Tectonics Review

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Good use of animation and video footage in this movie created by Stu Turner. Stu used this movie as a mid unit review with his Year 8 group.

Nice work! and thanks for your continued support!

  Tectonics Quiz

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A "crusty" bit of Geography from Jonathan who teaches in Shropshire. The quiz is aimed at GCSE and even A Level. Short and sharp!

Thanks Jonathan.

  Tectonics Introduction Quiz

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Well as my frequent users will know Darrin Potts is the King of movie maker quizzes. Here is his latest effort for tectonics! An instant hit I am sure.

 

  Plate Tectonics Quiz

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This quiz movie is based on plate tectonics and has been produced by Guy James (I think!). It is in a true or false format and ideal for KS3.

Thanks, the first of many I hope!

  San Francisco: Safer City

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Noel Jenkins has sent in a video starter for his San Francisco Lesson here. These resources are excellent and the movie is a good introduction. (Excellent choice of track!)

 

  Kashmir Earthquake 2005

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The Kashmir Earthquake in 2005 is superbly introduced by Ian Gavin in this movie. Nice work Ian.

 

  Why do people live near hazards?

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This movie will make a certain GeoDave very happy! Why do people live near hazards? He has Kirstin Croney to thank!

 

 

Tectonics Quiz

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A quiz by Darrin Potts for Key Stage 4. Thanks Darrin

 

 

Quiz: Structure of the Earth

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Darrin Potts has sent me a number of MM2 based quizes. They are all true or false based. This one focuses on Tectonics.

 

Izmit Earthquake

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Izmit earthquake 5 minute introduction from Helen Nurton. Well produced and many different titles used. The movie is well worth a look as a reminder of the event. Thanks Helen, excellent qulaity.

More information on the earthquake here


 

Why did Vivek die but Kazoo survive?

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Can not think but there is a mystery about this somewhere ...probably in "Thinking through geography". I am not sure....anyway its a MEDC vs LEDC natural hazard starter.

I think the mystery title is "Why did Vivek die but Kazoo survive?"

 

Kobe Earthquake

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Kobe Earthquake 1995

A simple introduction Enjoy!


 

Mt St Helens 1

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Mt St Helens a classic geography track and topic. Most of you know the song. Link below!

http://slab500.com/jonas/index.php?page=songs&display=51

A very early Video I must go back and improve it one day…but if it is not broke why fix it!

 

Mt St Helens 2

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Val Vannet has produced a movie about Mt St Helens also!

Images: David Raynor