Thorney Close Primary Schoolwww. Geography
Here are some useful links to learn all about the world.
Explore the globe with our National Geographic
Up to date weather forecasts
Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps
Newsround world current events
The Environment Agency has a children’s section has many useful facts, activities and animations and includes sections on: air, energy, land, climate change, people and lifestyles, resources and waste, water and wildlife Environment Agency
The Biomes of the World
Mapping
Mapzone provides an introduction how maps work and how to interpret them. It includes these 8 sections: starting mapping, symbols, compasses and directions, grid references, understanding scale, measuring distance, relief and contour lines and compass bearings.
Search for local street maps by postcode, OS grid reference, place name or street name. Maps are extendable in eight compass directions using Streetmap.
Online mapping site which includes eye level 'Streetview'
Maps resized to show population sizes, income, etc.
Images Around the World
The Geograph® Britain and Ireland project aims to collect geographical photographs and information for every square kilometre of Great Britain and Ireland, and you can be part of it.
Photographic images of countries which can be selected by continent, then by country.
Panoramic images