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Links with the National curriculum:

In KS1 Pupils should have location knowledge. For example, they should be able to name and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans. Also, in KS1 they should be able to name and locate the four countries and capital cities of the UK.

In KS2 should be able to locate the world’s countries to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America.

Appropriateness for use by pupils:

This is an informative game which tests children to label countries, capital cities and counties. It doesn’t have many ads on the side of the website which may distract the children or be inappropriate.

Navigability:

The website is structured into subheadings with images underneath, making it visually appealing for children’s engagement and easy to recognise the subheadings especially for children who may struggle with reading. For example; cartoon images of volcanoes, deserts, oceans and land.

Degree to which website could be used to support an enquiry –based approach:

They can use the website to answer their enquiry based questions. The pupils could use this game to find out the counties in specific countries. The downside to the website is that it students if that it doesn’t have the oceans to label. This would have to be found on a different map.

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World Geography Games Online - Let's play and learn Geography!

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Brain-engaging geography map games: learn countries of the world, capitals, flags, US States, continents, oceans, mountains, rivers, islands and much more.

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This website was produced by a charity which helps young people understand the environment and different environmental issues. There are resources for children, teachers and parents and an explore section which allows you to search for different resources such as fact sheets, articles, lesson plans, videos etc... You can also filter these according to the audience. The website can be used by children to find information which they can then present in different ways. There is also a section for teachers which provides lesson plans and assembly presentations. These are age appropriate for KS1 and KS2 and the lesson plans show which year group/key stage they would be suitable for. The website also has a lot of cross-curricular links to science.

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Young People's Trust For the Environment

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Here is a short video to explain the greenhouse effect. Great for teachers to use in lessons!

Find out about renewable energy, including wind turbines, tidal turbines, solar power (photovoltaics, solar heating and solar power stations) and w...

Film on how electricty is made. Take a look at how we generate electricity using coal, oil and gas, hydroelectric power and nuclear energy. See a...

Hop, skip, jump, run, slither, slide, glide, fly, swim, burrow, climb, soar, hover, creep, crawl, wiggle - the list of ways animals move is endless...

Spiders - aaaarrrggh! Slugs - yuk! Wasps - ouch! This is many people's first reaction to the sight or mention of many of our minibeasts. The word '...

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Here is a short video to explain the greenhouse effect. Great for teachers to use in lessons! Find out about renewable energy, including wind turbines, tidal turbines, solar power (photovoltaics, solar heating and solar power stations) and w... Film on how electricty is made.

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This website is like an online interactive encyclopaedia. It can link to the NC in many ways by using simulations and interactive models of a diverse range of geographically subject areas. It gives the user the opportunity to explore human and physical geography and makes links between the two. It also offers physical resources for teachers to go along with lessons. It is highly visual which is a benefit for younger viewers but the added depth of the text makes it useful for upper KS2. It also has quizzes, animations and sounds. Navigation is super easy with clear pictures and easy words. You can also search with ease, coming up with simple results. For an enquiry based learning you can do a deeper dive across the curriculum as it links to each page. We loved it.

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DK Find Out! | Fun Facts for Kids on Animals, Earth, History and more!

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Visit DK Find Out! to learn about dinosaurs, space, animals, nature & more. Fun learning activities for kids with videos, quizzes & galleries at DKFindOut.com

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The British Geological Survey is a great resource for all aspects of Physical Geography, it is biased towards Geology, but there is plenty that relates specifically to Geography. The website has great links to the environmental impact of volcanoes, both negative and positive, with many photographs. The information may be a bit too detailed for the younger children, but could be utilised by the teacher to create age appropriate information. It is easy to navigate and has plenty of links to other related information.

while there is abundant information, the teacher will probably need to guide the students through the different areas of the site.

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Volcanic eruptions are often dramatic events that attract attention, sometimes on a global stage. Out of curiosity and awe, we are often drawn to volcanic landscapes to view the incredible power of nature first hand.

But what about the people that live alongside an active volcano every day? On first thought, it may seem unwise to choose to live with such hazardous neighbours, but all of us live with risk every day: we weigh the risks up against the benefits.

Here are some of the main reasons why people live alongside volcanoes.

Farming

Volcanic environments can be good locations for farming. Volcanic deposits are enriched in elements such as magnesium and potassium. When volcanic rock and ash weathers, these elements are released, producing extremely fertile soils. Thin layers of ash can act as natural fertilisers, producing increased harvests in years following an eruption. In response to frequent eruptions, some farmers have adapted their crops and farming styles to suit different types of ash.

Volcanic deposits (particularly ash) are also quite porous, retaining moisture longer than many non-volcanic soils. As a consequence, land close to a volcano is often good for agriculture.

Eruptive products and the forces that produce them shape the landscape, sometimes removing land and sometimes adding to it. For example in 1973, in Iceland, the volcano of Eldfell on the island of Heimaey erupted. Heimaey has Iceland's only harbour in the south of the country and for a few months it appeared that this would be destroyed. However, when the lava did stop flowing it had increased the land area by over 2 km² and actually enhanced the shape of the harbour, making it more of a safe haven for the fishing fleet than it was originally!

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Volcanic environments often evoke a strong sense of place. Whether is it driven by aesthetics, community, history, culture or religion, volcanic communities often have a very strong bond with 'their' volcano and assign strong symbolic meanings to their environment.

More than that, volcanic environments are simply just home for many people. That's where their family, friends and jobs are.

Tourism

Volcanoes evoke wonder and attract millions of tourists around the world. This supports local economies and provides jobs.

Resources

Volcanic environments can produce rich mineral or metallic ore deposits when rocks are 'cooked' in extremely hot water in a process called hydrothermal alteration.

The country of Cyprus, which roughly translated means copper, owes its name to the mining of copper deposits. This copper occurs in parts of the Earth's crust that has been pushed upwards; long ago, sea water circulated through the volcanic oceanic crust and was heated up to 350°C. This heated water became acidic and corroded the rock through which it was flowing, becoming enriched in elements such as copper. On cooling, minerals such as copper sulphides were deposited.

Energy

As well as providing mineral resources, many countries with active volcanoes are able to use the heat generated by volcanic activity as geothermal energy (e.g. Iceland and New Zealand). Water in the upper crust of the Earth is heated above a magma chamber or rocks that are still very hot; this is often apparent on the surface due to the presence of hot springs or geysers. To use this water as geothermal energy, the water needs to be pressurised. Pressure builds up when the boiling water is trapped beneath a dense impermeable rock layer, such as a clay, preventing it from expanding. By drilling a deep hole through this layer, the steam rises to the surface and expands, either driving turbines or being directed through heat exchangers.

Practicality

Some people simply cannot afford to move elsewhere.

Coercion

Sometimes, people are forced by others to live in these environments.

References

British Geological Survey. 2012. Geohazard note: Volcanic hazards. British Geological Survey.

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Living with volcanoes - British Geological Survey

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Volcanic eruptions are often dramatic events that attract attention, sometimes on a global stage. Out of curiosity and awe, we are often drawn to volcanic landscapes to view the incredible power of nature first hand. But what about the people that live alongside an active volcano every day?

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Courtney and Danni PGCE Set 1 - KS1 Website

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Courtney and Danni PGCE Set 1 - KS1 Website

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3D geography links with the national curriculum. The KS1 Program of Study states that pupils should be able to use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to a range of key physical features. This website illustrates both physical and human features in 3D, making geography accessible and meaningful regardless of background and location limitations. The website is easy to follow, with distinct topics, further split into logical sections which include multi-media material. A separate section for follow up activities also exists, split into topic sections which correspond with learning materials. Enquire-based approaches can be researched using the website. For example, if asked why a volcano erupts, students can find an explanation, complete with diagrams, real-life examples, and follow-up activities for consolidation.

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Set1, PGCE - Chloe, Maddy, Elissa & Annie

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Set1, PGCE - Chloe, Maddy, Elissa & Annie

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The NC aims to develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places, this website covers every country and it's capital and provides a deep insight into each one with an article. This website is aimed at upper KS2 children as the information displayed for younger children may be too complex. The layout and structure of the website is clearly labelled and easy to access; there is a contents pages for children to navigate their way through the website and locate specific topics with ease. Furthermore, there is a fee to pay to access resources, therefore this website only benefits children who are wanting to gain information and extend their knowledge. The way in which the information is presented could cause cognitive overload for some children, as there is a lot of bullet points, lists and lengthy paragraphs.

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In most countries around the world, a city or other area is designated as the capital-the headquarters of the national government. The country's leaders, such as a president, prime minister, king, or queen; its legislature; and its highest court generally reside there. Below is a collection of links to articles on countries of the world and their capitals. They are arranged by continent: Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Europe, North America (including Central America and the Caribbean islands), and South America.

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The website links to the national curriculum as it states the national curriculum objective under each topic for key stage 1 and key stage 2. The website is really easy to use and navigate information quickly. The website includes a search bar tool which allows you to locate information easily. Includes information on volcanoes, glaciers and structure of the world. The website includes learning games and the website uses appropriate language. The website has resources that both teachers and students can use to develop learning. Teachers can access how to activities which they can adapt to their class.

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Glaciers Primary Resource: Hintertux Glacier - National Geographic Kids

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Download our free glaciers primary resource. Tailored to the curriculum, this science resource takes pupils on an adventure to Hintertux Glacier to learn all about these moving masses of ice. How do glaciers form? How fast do glaciers move? How much water do glaciers hold?

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The National Geographic Website for Kids has a multitude of resources including articles with cartoons to explain topics, games and quizzes which bring an interactive element to learning. For example, for Human Geography pupils could focus on recycling. The National Curriculum states that in Year 4, pupils should explore the 'human impact' on the world, including litter. This website has an article which gives children a 'tour of a recycling centre', providing cartoons and short explanations to demonstrate the journey that rubbish and litter takes. At the end of the article, there are links to further resources including ideas of things pupils can make using recyclable material, tutorials, and downloadable toolkits that teachers could use. All of the resources are free to access and download and do not require a login. To further learning, there is a game on the website called 'Recycle Roundup' which could involve the whole class and enable them to identity different types of materials, which makes learning enjoyable and would promote enthusiasm. To support a geographical enquiry, the website provides resources and information which could be used to scaffold learning for different year groups and abilities. Teachers could use this website in their planning, for introducing a new topic easily and building on prior knowledge.

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The website links to the national curriculum, as it states they will need to look at simulation software to explore physical processes. There are videos to describe the processes of volcanos, as well allow you to expand into explaining tectonic plates. This website has a depth of information that children can use for enquiry based projects. It uses lots of suitable vocab which they need to use to build their understanding of what a volcano is. There are lots of visual aids, including videos and worksheets. The website is easy to navigate, for those in key stages 1 and 2. The website information can be adjusted to pitch it at the right level.

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It is hard to measure but it is estimated that there are roughly 1500 active volcanoes in the world and three-quarters of them are in the Pacific ring of fire. In an average year, there would be 50-75 volcanic eruptions. A volcano becomes extinct when there's no lava supply in the magma chamber beneath the volcano. Read on to find out more fascintating information and facts about volcanoes.

What is a volcano?

What is the tallest volcano?

The tallest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado, is in the driest desert in the world but it still gets covered with snow, sometimes even in Summer. It is the second tallest mountain in the Southern hemisphere and it sits on the Argentina / Chile border. It is Chile's tallest mountain.

The tallest volcano in the world is Ojos del Salado in South America.

The open slopes make it an easy mountain to drive up and in 2007,

a German expedition drove up as high as 6361 m - A world record.

Top 10 tallest volcanoes in the world.

1. Ojos del Salado 6,893 m (22,615 ft) Argentina / Chile

2. Llullaillaco 6,739 m (22,110 ft) Argentina / Chile

3. Tipas 6,660 m (21,850 ft) Argentina

4. Incahuasi 6,621 m (21,722 ft) Argentina / Chile

5. Nevado Sajama 6,542 m (21,463 ft) Bolivia

6. Cerro El Condor 6,532 m (21,430 ft) Argentina

7. Coropuna 6,377 m (20,922 ft) Peru

8. Parinacota 6,348 m (20,827 ft) Bolivia / Chile

9. Ampato 6,288 m (20,630 ft) Peru

10. Chimborazo 6,267 m (20,561 ft) Ecuador

Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador

The earth is fattest at the Equator and this volcano, Chimborazo, is near to the equator. This means that the peak of this volcano is the point of the earth that is furthest away from the centre of the earth.

Nevada Sajama, Bolivia

It is not an exact science deciding whether volcanoes are active or extinct. This is Bolivia's tallest mountain and it is believed to be extinct. At 6,542 m above sea level, it is the world's 5th tallest volcano.

Tallest volcano by continent

Mount Damavand in Iran is the tallest volcano in Asia.

1 Ojos del Salado 6,893 m South America
2 Mount Kilimanjaro 5,895 m Africa
3 Mount Elbrus 5,642 m Europe
4 Pico de Orizaba 5,636 m North America
5 Mount Damavand 5,610 m Asia
6 Mount Giluwe 4,368 m Oceania
7 Mount Sidley 4,181 m Antarctica

These seven volcanoes are also called:

the volcanic seven summits.

Mount Sidley is covered in ice and surrounded by ice. It is the tallest volcano in Antarctica.

Most Active Volcano

There is no official definition of what makes a volcano the most active in the world but these volcanoes all hold good claims for the title.

Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has erupted 45 times in the 20th century.

Mount Etna is often cited as the most active volcano in Europe. Since 1600, at least 60 flank eruptions and countless summit eruptions have occurred.

Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has erupted 34 times since 1882.

Piton de la Fournaise - La Reunion Island. It has had more than 150 eruptions since the 17th century.

Famous eruptions in recorded history

These eruptions have entered the annals of history as being amongst the biggest or the most disruptive.

Eyjafjallajokull in 2010

Pinatubo in 1991

Mount St Helens in 1980

Krakatoa in 1883

Tambora in 1815

Santorini in 1610

Vesuvius in 79

This picture of the crater of Eyjafjallajokull does not look like a volcano which can cancel 107,000 flights during an 8 day period and leave roughly 10 million passengers stranded. But do not be deceived by this picture of calm.

What is a volcano?

What is a volcano?

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT VOLCANOES

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It is hard to measure but it is estimated that there are roughly 1500 active volcanoes in the world and three-quarters of them are in the Pacific ring of fire. In an average year, there would be 50-75 volcanic eruptions. A volcano becomes extinct when there's no lava supply in the magma chamber beneath the volcano.

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The National Curriculum states that in KS1 and KS2 children are expected to learn about weather, the changing seasons and climate change. This website supports the National Curriculum as it contains information sheets and games which are age appropriate and link to the NC. The activities and games are easy to understand and give clear and suitable explanations for children of all abilities. This website is very easy to navigate for both KS1 and KS2 as everything is simple to read and all games and activities are hyperlinked. However, the more we explored the website we realised that some children who struggle with reading and information overload might find this website to be slightly overwhelming as it includes other aspects of the NC which are not directly related to climate change but still helps support the children's knowledge of weather and therefore the children will have a stronger understanding of climate change, therefore this website helps enquiry.

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The global climate is projected to continue to change over this century and beyond. The magnitude of climate change beyond the next few decades depends on the amount of heat trapping gases emitted globally and how sensitive the Earth's climate is to those emissions causing this global warming.

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Theschoolrun.com - What is the water cycle.

This site has links to the NC for KS1&2- physical geography. The site uses pictures, animations, videos, and songs. This multi-sensory input will help children consolidate their learning. The site uses age-appropriate language, with may other topics covered. There are age appropriate fun facts, book suggestions, games and quizzes, all related to the water cycle and other topics. there is also sections of key words and descriptions. There are lots of recourses for teachers to use, and ideas of projects for the children to complete. The site supports enquiry based learning because children can use all of the applications independently and explore the site.

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This website is easy to use so would be perfect for KS1 and KS2. You can highlight a country and it will reveal statistics such as citizens, life expectancy, military stats, food production etc. This could keep the children interested as well as lots of room for different types of lesson plans and topics. You can also highlight more than one country and the statistics will add together. With this website, pupils could make presentations and posters based on different countries. The website hits many aspects of the national curriculum such as developing contextual knowledge of globally significant locations.

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What if every place you visited was apart of your empire?

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This website makes links to the KS2 national curriculum through economic activity such as distribution and use of energy and water. It also makes links to climate zones in relation to human and physical geography. The website is colourful with clear labels and provides games, activities, videos and information sheets. The activities are interactive with questions below to deepen understanding which can be completed in the classroom. It also has printable activities which can be taken outside the classroom to support geographical inquiry. There are also examples of creative tasks to allow children to present their findings in alternative ways.

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Climate Kids is produced by the Earth Science Communications Team at

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The KS1 NC states pupils should be taught to identify weather patterns and use key vocab such as forests. KS2 looks at natural resources and values. It is appropriate for pupils because it is easily read, bullet pointed facts and use of subheadings. Uses suitable key vocab which is highlighted. Has links for children to further explore. It could be used specifically for the topic of the Amazon Rainforest for example, with internal links to more information. Specialist teacher links for posters as visual aids

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