Resources for schools
We support teaching in the classroom and in the field by providing high quality geographical teaching and learning resources.
UK in the Wider World
Despite being a relatively small nation, the UK is an influential player on the international stage.
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The MacKay Carbon Calculator
In build up to the UK target of ‘net zero’ by 2050, a number of changes will need to occurr
Geovisualisation resources
The power of maps and geographical data visualisations for telling stories about our world
Colouring London
Colouring London aims to collect information on every building in London, to help make the city more sustainable.
Curated datasets
A set of ten curated datasets for classroom use, based on open data
A Short Introduction to Quantitative Geography
This report provides a short introduction to quantitative geography and why geography without quantitative methods just does not add up
If the line fits: inequality, statistics and The Spirit Level
Written by Professor Richard Harris, Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
Why the future of geography is cheap
Written by Dr Jon Reades, Department of Geography, King's College London
An introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
People, places and population change
Using maps and data to look at the geography of world development
Written by Professor Richard Harris, Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
What is chi-square? An example looking at Brexit
Written by Professor Richard Harris, Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
Changing places A Level lesson plans
There is an opportunity for students to develop their data skills in relation to the multiple meanings and identities of place
A student guide to the A Level independent investigation (Non-examined Assessment - NEA)
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