Topic+Resources

Topic Resources

1. Geomorphology: Rivers and Coasts

Bitesize Information about Freeze-Thaw Weathering http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/rock_landscapes/processes_rev1.shtml

2. Weather, Climate and Climate Change

a) INCOMING SHORTWAVE RADIATION. (2:25) 4* Short US based video explaining what happens to the sun's energy as it enters the earth's atmosphere. It does not discuss the reradiating of the sun's energy, however. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4M2rT1NXkw

b) BRIAN COX CALCULATES THE HEAT ENERGY THAT HITS THE EARTH'S SURFACE (2:52) 4* Interesting mathematical adventure. He says it's why he like physics. This is why I love geography! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c17t_Pf8vI4

c) US VIDEO ON RERADIATION (3:35) 4* Diagram based, carefully worded and articulated explanation of process of radiation and reradiating and equilibrium. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOAqECd70Ww

3. Tectonics: Earthquakes and Volcanoes 4. Economic Activity: Industry and Transport

a) HS2 (1:44) 5* INTRODUCTION Brief map overview and snappy rationale produced by the Department of Transport. (Watch twice and take down careful notes, could provide pupils with maps and route) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCAkmj5j1tU



b) HS2 (9:05) 3* BALANCED VIEWS Good balanced review about the positives and negatives about HS2. South Midlands News. (Take notes showing pluses and minuses) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtZLj7Y1HW0

c) HS2 (11.05) 5* PUNCHY NEWS STORY Summary on the end of consultation and balanced views. Clear and business like presentation. Seems to be largely critical of the project. (Go through and make notes on the impacts, compare the approach to the topic by b and c). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVhCiRvNDTg

d) HS2 (2.08) 4* SHORT PROMOTIONAL VIDEO ABOUT HS2 AND RAILWAYS Contextualisation of the project in the UK and throughout Europe. Very positive. (How is this emotive and how does it fail to be balanced?) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPU7i5RaOfU

e) High Speed rail. (4.59) French train travelling at 574.8kmh. This is without commentary, but is quite exciting to watch! What impact might trains of this speed have on transport in Europe? How long would it take to cross Europe in this train travelling at this speed, if it could be sustained? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE4A0nPjyqQ

z) CROSSRAIL (4:33) 4* UPDATE ON CROSSRAIL Good to see other rail projects coming along. Shows tunnelling machine and progress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlo2JUSzHnQ&list=PLZyhXyYkcZ9oD4GnWZ2I1IeV1_ctKvdDB

5. Population and Settlement 6. Fieldwork 7. Essays, Revision etc.