Students looking for interesting information
on earthquakes need look no further for human interest, detail
and practical background information. There is an online version
of the Mercalli scale.
Explore the human and physical geography of
the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities.
Discover the risks and benefits of ecotourism as a development
strategy.
Droughts and monsoons were some of the weather
conditions that the people of ancient India experienced. This
site takes a look at the landscape of the continent, with maps.
Take the ‘pilgrim’s journey’ challenge to
find your way across tough terrain.
Hosted by the Worldwide Fund for Nature, this
newspaper reports news and features with a real feel of importance
and urgency. Great for key stage 4 project work.
Environment and wildlife news stories from
around the UK. Recent examples include CAP reforms in the EU,
the return of the British vulture and GM crops. There's also
an archive dating back to 1999.
Oxfam's excellent site brings the world to
your desktop. Facts and figures are given on the history, geography
and society of many developing countries, as well as information
on the charity's aims and campaigns.
This comprehensive guide to world countries
contains detailed statistics for each entry. There are facts
and figures, news stories and current weather reports. A useful
tool for comparing and contrasting statistics such as birth
and death rates.
