Thursday, 9 June 2011

Japan Tsunami Project

The criteria for the assessment is listed below


Create a display on A3 paper about the Japan Tsunami of 2011.

Use information that can be found around the room and from the front desk to help you complete the display.

4 points = Images/diagrams of a good quality (at least 2, relevant to the work)

4 points = Explain the causes of the tsunami (must use keywords)

6 points = Explain the effects of the tsunami (must use keywords and identify several different effects)

4 points = Explain the knock on effects (how Japan has responded to the Tsunami)

1 point = clear title and name on display

1 point = display being clear and having the wow factor

(EXTENSION) For level 6-7s = You need explain what the future is for Japan and do a mini evaluation of your display

Monday, 6 June 2011

Sustainable Tourism

This interactive website by the BBC allows you to learn about hhow different industries can become more sustainable

BBC sustainable tourism

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Climate4classrooms

Climate4classrooms is an excellent teaching resource. there are various resources that looks at the causes, effects and the solutions to climate change.

Climate4change

Discovering Antarctica and the Arctic

Discovering Antarctica and the Arctic is a great website that allows you to view various videos and resources about Antarctica.

Discovering Antarctica

Discovering the Arctic

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

GIS teacher resource

Below you will find a link to a GIS resource which will make an excellet tool for teachers

Westminster - various maps of westminster which could be used for specific case studies from crime to land use