Resources for schools
We support teaching in the classroom and in the field by providing high quality geographical teaching and learning resources.
I can See the Sea
This module looks at how humans interact with the sea using aquariums as the lens in which to see them
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Magnetic north continues to move across Britain
There are three norths available for you to use for orientation and navigation
Using historical OS maps to identify at risk Public Rights of Way (PRoW)
Written by Dr Joe Thorogood from Coventry University
Mapping London
This module will take you on a journey through the way that London, a fascinating city, has been presented and represented over the years
Mapping festivals
This module develops students' map skills through the contemporary topic of Music Festivals
Digital mapping
Ed Manley, PhD Student, University College London
Using maps and data to look at the geography of world development
Written by Professor Richard Harris, Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
LondonMapper: exploring a World city through Census data
LondonMapper: exploring a world city through census data.
Free GIS and maps for fieldwork
Supporting high quality fieldwork using free maps and GIS from the internet
Map skills ideas
Ideas for fieldwork using maps
Stars in your lives
This activity has been designed to be a stimulating and fun way of practicing map skills using the free OS maps for schools
Road Race
This activity encourages students in Key Stage 3 to practice and develop their map skills using their free OS maps of the local area
What's in a name?
This activity encourages students to develop an understanding of how history has influenced cultural heritage in their local area
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