Links
Below is a list of some really useful weblinks. If you want more specific links try visiting: Curriculum for Excellence, Standard Grade, Intermediate & Higher and General.
BBC bitsize site with video clips ( 5 min) of headlands and arches and stacks. Ideal for students self study with some small tests at end of each section
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/coastal/
Climate change on the BBC weather site contains nice snapshots of the effects of climate change worldwide
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/hi/climate
The Fair trade site puts a different slant on trade and aid. Many geography departments form a valuable part of fair trade groups within schools and setting up a group like this has been used as part of CfE
http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/
The LTS resources for geography ( 38 and growing !)
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/nq/resources/nq_library/subjectsearch.asp?strSearchNode=National+Qualifications\|Social+subjects+%28NQ+category%29\|Geography+%28NQ+subject%29
Really good site looking through the main featurss of natural regions
http://www.mbgnet.net/
Revision site targetted at GCSE but contains some excellent materials
http:////www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography.html
Regularly updated news articles of geographical relevance
http://www.geographyinthenews.rgs.org/
http://www.sagt.org.uk/index.php?id=117
Climate change on the LTS site
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sustainabledevelopment/climatechange/index.asp
Juicy geography games for use on Smartboard
http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/interactivegames.htm#
The Scalloway geography site is an excellent way for students to do SG revision. It covers all the different topics with different online activities
http://www.scalloway.org.uk
Rob Chambers at St Ivos has produced an impressive set of geography games to be used at different levels
http://cgz.e2bn.net/e2bn/leas/c99/schools/cgz/accounts/staff/rchambers/GeoBytes/GeoGames/geogames.htm
A series of online interactive geography games ideal for use on a Smartboard
http://www.games4geog.com/
BBC Scotland has several excellent interactive websites covering Rivers,Coasts,Development and Health,Population,Limestone,European Inequalities and Environmental Hazards. Students can certainly work through these on their own
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/secondary/geography/
BBC Scotland Standard grade Bitesize offers revision work and interactive tests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/bitesize/standard/geography/
Social Studies page for the Experiences and Outcomes
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence/socialstudies/index.asp