Geography Teaching Today

Inspirational Geography Resources

Pupils are taught about nutrition and water poverty in their classes before taking part in a sponsored run to raise funds for malnourished children around the world.

The OS Journal Mapping News has gone electronic

RGS-IBG website providing teaching resources on the local impacts of climate change in China, Indonesia, China and the UK

The Find Geography Ambassadors site is designed to make it quick and easy for teachers to find a suitable, available ambassador in their area.

Providing information and advice on studying geography at university, including a directory of UK geography courses and departments, and advice on applying and taking a gap year.

RGS-IBG website that provides educational teaching and learning resources for schools about the people and places of the Arctic region.

RGS-IBG site that aims to improve public understanding of, and engagement with, some of the big issues likely to affect our lives and society in the coming years

An educational network between 15,000 students in low-lying coastal communities

Curriculum linked videos of UK Agriculture suitable for KS 1-3

A fabulous initiative to get young people interested in the people, culture and traditions of the countries they visit.

A range of free Family and Schools education resources for all ages and ability levels inspired by the pioneering Catlin Arctic Survey, a scientific expedition to help determine the Arctic Ocean’s sea ice thickness

A brand-new NATO map game is now available on-line.

Free to download materials bringing the Global Dimension into all aspects of the Eco Schools and Sustainable Schools Frameworks.

Teaching resources based around the photos and stories created by working children

Website of The Coopers' Company and Coborn School geography department. Blogged youtube geography videos, lesson resources, geo-news etc

Information from the authors of Philips atlases for children

Contains a wealth of information about geography, expeditions, teaching and the Society's archives.

Collates teacher contributed and professionally created curriculum resources in one place.

Lists resources, lesson plans and worksheets produced by top UK charities, museums & more.

Contains geography games

Runs a school linking programme which connects children in the UK with children in Kenya, Sierra Leone, China & Malawi.

Earth Science resources

Resources for secondary teachers

Outline maps for use in the classroom

Supporting the new geography curriculum

The GA's brand new website links geographical themes such as regeneration, economic development and tourism with global sporting events. The site features sections on Beijing 2008, Sydney, Athens and the FIFA World Cup.

Wendy North, Primary Projects Leader for the Action Plan for Geography, maintains a blog page called Everyday Geographies. The blog aims to 'share good ideas about primary geography with teachers and other educational professionals'.

Discusses the exploration of identity, diversity and citizenship with children and young people - in their schools, local communities and nationally.

A range of geographical resources for students and teachers, including videos, revision materials and podcasts.

Offers free advice and a free tour operator search facility for teachers planning geography (and other) trips abroad.

Over 1400 terms have been defined and all cross referenced with live linking

Blogs, resources, images and much more

Weblinks for AS and A2 geography

KS3 Teaching resources

A Geography portal for teachers and secondary students

Ideas and resources from Wycombe High School's geography department

Free ideas and resources from an innovative geography teacher

Search for hundreds of geography based resources classified by Key Stage and topic

Includes links to sustainability, a students forum and the Geogrpahy revision website Bitesize.

Topics include rivers, contrasting localities, weather and island life

15 minute videos covering a range of geographical topics

Helps schools to plan and teach geography courses from the national curriculum geography programmes of study

Access to a range of information about the activities of the geography team at QCA

Resouces and guidance for trainee teachers

ICT based geography support and resources

Links to the content available online by keystage and also links to the resources hosted by the Local Authorities.

Primary and Secondary resources based on the Society's archives, centred around themes such as Africa, Afghanistan, Everest and Rio.

Search for information on HE departments with an undergraduate degree or module in geography, the courses offered, fieldwork possibilities, research focus of the departments and the staff who work there.

RGS-IBG site about our changing climate and how it affects our lives, from the buildings we live and work in, to the way we travel, the holidays we take and the food we buy in the shops.

A new website for geography students and teachers which provides geographical reflections on current events, and includes video and voice podcasts (geocasts).

Global Eye website is an on-line primary and secondary resource based on Global Eye, the magazine for schools about global development issues.

Uses the Polar First record-breaking helicopter journey by Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill around the world via the two Polar Regions as a focus for a stimulating and engaging educational resource.

Website includes project based resources and a scheme of work. Pupils' work can be published on the "Geogdocs" website

Polar First helicopter pilots Jennifer Murray and Colin Bodill are attempting to set a new world record: to fly around the world via the South and North Poles. Track their progress, read their diaries and see their images.

Track the passage of HMS Endurance around the world and read factfiles about the places she visits.

A free resource from Ordnance Survey to help teachers make geography and mapping lessons more fun and provide children with homework help and an after-school club, exciting free online games etc.

GeoInteractive contains over 700 free resources donated by teachers from across the UK. The resources include worksheets, lesson plans, powerpoint presentations, movies and photos. The subscription section concentrates on high-quality IWB resources.

A useful site that contains relevant and up to date case studies for A Level teaching and a monthly news section that can also be used in general studies lessons.

This new interactive website, developed by the RGS-IBG and the British Antarctic Survey in time for the International Polar Year 2007-8, covers topics such as climate change and future pressures in the region.

The GA's official Barnaby Bear website features photographs, quizzes, games, resources and links.

An excellent site full of ideas and resources for all to share, including a successful and innovative forum