Monday 26 January 2009
Wednesday 21 January 2009
The Big Picture
The Earth Observatory is a website run by NASA's Earth Observing System Project Science Office (EOSPSO). Bringing together imagery from many different satellites and astronaut missions, the website publishes fantastic images with highly detailed descriptions, feature articles and more. Gathered here are some standout photographs from the collections in the Earth Observatory over the past several years. For even more photographs, click here.
Sunday 18 January 2009
Sustainable Cities
To all my year 13 pupils out there I would suggest you take the time to watch this video. It lasts an hour but it is full of relevant information.
Urban Earth
“In 2008, the world reaches an invisible but momentous milestone: For the first time in history, more than half its human population, 3.3 billion people, will be living in urban areas. By 2030, this is expected to swell to almost 5 billion. Many of the new urbanites will be poor. Their future, the future of cities in developing countries, the future of humanity itself, all depend very much on decisions made now in preparation for this growth.” Watch these videos as they follow transects through major urban centres from around the world.
Saturday 17 January 2009
Super volcanoes
Yellowstone National Park in the USA is one of the best known locations of super volcanoes on the planet.
At Brecon High School we are lucky enough to have Dr John Grattan of the University of Aberystwyth come visit year 12 and year 13 students on February 9th 2009, to share his knowledge of super volcanoes. We look forward to his visit.
At Brecon High School we are lucky enough to have Dr John Grattan of the University of Aberystwyth come visit year 12 and year 13 students on February 9th 2009, to share his knowledge of super volcanoes. We look forward to his visit.
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Tagging Game
It seems that I have been tagged by Jo Blackmore (aka GreatGeography) for a blogging "game". The idea is that I tell you, BreconGeography readers, seven things you didn't know about me! So here goes...
1) I have two gorgeous kittens called Bart and Homer and they are very similar to their namesakes. Bart (Grey) is very mischevious whilst Homer (Blonde) is just plain dull.
2) I went on a fieldtrip to New York City when in my second year at Aberystwyth University and we stumbled upon the filming of Sex and the City. I saw Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and the chap who plays Mr Big. To top it all off, the director told me to 'stop loitering'.
3) I have an unhealthy obsession with white chocolate - now it has to be Nestle Milkybar, not Cadburys Dream or any of the cheap, nasty stuff! I don't know what it is, but there definitely is a marked difference.
4) My all time favourite film has to be Dirty Dancing (I know, it's sad...) I can recall the script from start to finish..."That was the summer of 1963 etc etc etc..."
5) Before becoming a teacher I worked at Next in Cardiff and I was shoe and accessory (handbags, purses, belts, purfume...) manager on Ladieswear.
6) It is my daily ritual that I watch at least two episodes of Friends every night whilst in bed with a cup of tea - it is my kind of wind down!
7) I am a rollercoaster enthusiast although I am very annoyed with myself for chickening out on Speed at Oakwood - very unlike me it has to be said!
Unfortunately, everybody I would want to tag has already been tagged so for the time being, this is a dead end. Sorry fellow taggers.
Instead I am going to ask pupils to leave a comment detailing their own 7 facts about themselves. Should make interesting reading.
1) I have two gorgeous kittens called Bart and Homer and they are very similar to their namesakes. Bart (Grey) is very mischevious whilst Homer (Blonde) is just plain dull.
2) I went on a fieldtrip to New York City when in my second year at Aberystwyth University and we stumbled upon the filming of Sex and the City. I saw Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and the chap who plays Mr Big. To top it all off, the director told me to 'stop loitering'.
3) I have an unhealthy obsession with white chocolate - now it has to be Nestle Milkybar, not Cadburys Dream or any of the cheap, nasty stuff! I don't know what it is, but there definitely is a marked difference.
4) My all time favourite film has to be Dirty Dancing (I know, it's sad...) I can recall the script from start to finish..."That was the summer of 1963 etc etc etc..."
5) Before becoming a teacher I worked at Next in Cardiff and I was shoe and accessory (handbags, purses, belts, purfume...) manager on Ladieswear.
6) It is my daily ritual that I watch at least two episodes of Friends every night whilst in bed with a cup of tea - it is my kind of wind down!
7) I am a rollercoaster enthusiast although I am very annoyed with myself for chickening out on Speed at Oakwood - very unlike me it has to be said!
Unfortunately, everybody I would want to tag has already been tagged so for the time being, this is a dead end. Sorry fellow taggers.
Instead I am going to ask pupils to leave a comment detailing their own 7 facts about themselves. Should make interesting reading.
Monday 12 January 2009
Saturday 10 January 2009
GIS Missions
Click here to take you to the various missions.
There are various missions available on:
• Wind farm location
• Farm management
• Flood damage control
• Crime stoppers
• Shopping for profit
• Control and command
Have a go at them and imporve your geographical awareness at the same time.
Year Eight Test: Rivers and Flooding
Revision topics:
• The four types of weathering
• The four agents of erosion
• Features of a river basin
• Formation of a waterfall and a meander
• River flooding - causes and consequences
• Methods of flood prevention
• Case study on river flooding
You will be awarded a percentage grade!
If you need any help with your revision please see your geography teacher or myself.
Good luck.
• The four types of weathering
• The four agents of erosion
• Features of a river basin
• Formation of a waterfall and a meander
• River flooding - causes and consequences
• Methods of flood prevention
• Case study on river flooding
You will be awarded a percentage grade!
If you need any help with your revision please see your geography teacher or myself.
Good luck.
Good Luck Year 12
I just wanted to wish all pupils good luck with the exams on monday morning!
Remember - do not panic you can only do your best.
If you have any last minute questions you can either leave a comment on this blog and I'll get back to you or come and see me on monday morning. I will be in from 8:00am just in case.
Remember - learn your case studies and try to be as place specific as possible with your answers.
Good luck guys and gals - I'll be thinking of you
Sunday 4 January 2009
Planet Earth Online
Planet Earth Online
A fantastic resource from the Natural Environment Research Council full of relevant articles for years 12 and 13.
A fantastic resource from the Natural Environment Research Council full of relevant articles for years 12 and 13.
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