Climate 4 – Characteristics, location and naming of tropical cyclones
CLIMATE AND WEATHER 4 – TC 1 Features and causes
Climatology 3 – Earth’s energy transfer by ocean currents
Study the following presentation Climatology 3 Ocean currents
World War II – Hitler in the 1920’s
View the following presentation and answer the questions. Germany in the 1920’s
Reading for information
READING FOR INFORMATION READING FOR INFORMATION- TOPIC SENTENCES The article below is an extract from a Wikipedia entry about a classic novel. The article provides considerable detail, but if you were wanting to extract the key information how would you start? Step1: read quickly over the whole article (skim read) to get a general idea … Read more
Mapwork – Using an Atlas
The presentation below explains what an atlas is and how to use it to find out about places. At the end of the presentation is a short practice exercise for you to tackle to see if you have mastered the skills. MAPWORK – USING AN ATLAS
SLOPE AND GRADIENT
The following presentation will help you understand these concepts. Gradient – steep and gentle slopes It would also be helpful to watch the following short video clip: http://https://www.google.com/search?q=Calculating+gradient+in+geography+video&oq=Calculating+gradient+in+geography+video&aqs=chrome..69i57.17821j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_B4
Contour lines on maps
View the attached presentation and answer the questions on the last slide CONTOUR LINES ON MAPS You can also watch the following two useful videos:
Climatology 2 – The unequal heating of the earth
Have you ever wondered why Churchill in northern Canada has snow most of the year around whereas life in Singapore is almost unbearable without fans and air conditioners all year round? What do Piggy’s spectacles in Lord of the Flies have to do with the temperature differences on earth? This lesson explores some of the … Read more