Web links
The following is a list of exciting and engaging online resources to enliven geography lessons. Such sites and hyperlinks enable students to gain up to date information and access to a range of images, videos, data and above all interactive games and activities which can greatly enrich geographical understanding. By the use of such sites we can greatly enrich geographical understanding making lessons livelier and enjoyable thus enriching students’ motivation.
Unit 1 Map Detectives
Map Skills
Learn to understand maps including map symbols, compass skills, scale and grid references.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/sysm/landscapes/highlands_islands/flash/index.shtml
Grid References
These resources are about grid references and how to locate places on a map. They also cover basic Ordnance Survey symbols.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/grid_refs/eng/Activity/Default.htm
Magic Map
An interactive game involving the dragging of map symbols to the indicated grid reference. Use 6 figure grid references to put map symbols in right place.
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map1.htm
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map1b.htm
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map2.htm
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map2b.htm
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map3.htm
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/maps/resources/map3b.htm
Virtual compass
This is a great way of introducing the features and uses of a map compass to a larger group all together. Usually this can only be done in small groups because of how small the devices are. Virtual Compass solves this.
http://www.digitalarena.co.uk/teach/virtual_compass/index.htm
North, South, East and West
Understand direction using the four and eight compass points.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/compass_bearings/eng/Onlineactivity/Default.htm
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/compass_bearings/eng/Onlineactivity/
Directions
Find out direction on a world map and on other large scale maps.
http://www.evgschool.org/directions.htm
Treasure Hunt
Try to find a buried treasure hidden on an island.
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/gamespages/treasure.html
Finding your way
Bing Maps
Browse and search topographically shaded street maps for many cities worldwide as well as OS maps of the UK.
Map symbols
This resource pack contains whiteboard activities on maps, symbols and keys. It allows pupils to extend their geographical vocabulary and use maps and plans to interpret symbols and keys. Pupils will also consolidate their knowledge and understanding of letter and number grid references.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/map_symbols_keys/eng/Introduction/default.htm
Map Symbols recognition activity
http://www.schooltrain.info/geography/os/symbols.htm
Map Symbols matching activity
http://www.teachnet-uk.org.uk/2006%20Projects/Geog-Map%20Skills/symbolpic.htm
Map Symbol Flashcards
Map symbol flashcards game from mapzone consisting of matching map symbols to the correct description.
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/gamespages/flashcards.htm
Map Symbols crossword puzzle
http://www.games4geog.com/hp/mapsymbolscrossword.htm
Ordnance Survey Map Symbol game from BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/tykids/islandlife/whatisanisland/mapb.shtml
OS Map symbols quiz
http://www.geograph.org.uk/article/OS-symbols-basic-quiz-2—what-is-by-the-roadside
Map symbol Snap with Barnaby Bear
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear/games/map.shtml
Unit 2 Exploring Malta (1)
ClickMap
A teaching tool which generates different maps of the UK, Europe and the world. It is best used on full-screen setting.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/clicmap/index.html
Interactive Games to locate continents and European countries.
http://www.missmaggie.org/geospy_files/geospy.html
The World has Fallen Apart
http://www.mape.org.uk/startower/world/resources/broken.htm
Find the Continents!
http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/findContinent/default.htm#
Map Splat!
Placing the countries of Europe in their proper position on a wall map. Three levels are available.
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/gamespages/mapsplat.htm
An Interactive game from Ordnance Survey
Identification of national flags and countries on a map of Europe.
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/gamespages/FlagGame.htm
Free World Maps
http://www.freeworldmaps.net/europe/index.html
The Europe Quiz
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/euroquiz.html
The Europe Capital Quiz
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/eurocapquiz.html
Europe Map Puzzle
Learn the countries of Europe and their capitals with this fun and educational puzzle game. How fast can you put all of the countries in the right places?
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/europe-puzzle.html
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map_smaller.htm
Develop a mental map of Europe, its countries, capitals, and geography through these amazing games found on this site
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/European_Geography.htm
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Europe/Eur_G6_1280_800.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Europe/Eur_G8_1280_800.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Europe/Eur_G7_1280_800.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/country_europe_G5_drag-drop.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/country_europe_Caps_3_name.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Europe/Eur_G3_1280_800.html
A number of interactive location games from Kbears
http://www.kbears.com/geogames/europe.html
http://www.kbears.com/europe.html
http://www.kbears.com/geography.html
Location Knowledge Games from Sheppards software
Identify all European Countries through these simple yet effective games.
http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/europe.html
http://www.addictinggames.com/geographygameeurope.html
http://www.digitaldialects.com/geography/Europe_geography.htm
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/africa_map.htm
Learn the main Mediterranean countries and seas through the use of these interactive games
http://www.purposegames.com/game/basic-mediterranean-quiz
http://www.purposegames.com/game/countries-around-the-mediterranean-sea-quiz
http://www.purposegames.com/game/mediterranean-countries-quiz
Generate and create your own maps with the following easy to use online mapping software. You can customise, share and print your own maps.
http://edit.freemap.jp/en/trial_version/edit/world
Map maker interactive from National Geographic Education
Explore the world with map themes, data, and tools for customizing your map.
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/interactive-map/
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/outline-map/
Geology
Making Sedimentary Rocks
http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/teach_makerock.html
How to make your own Fossils
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/projects/fossilcast.html
The break up of Pangaea
Animation showing the history of the Sea of Tethys
http://www.suu.edu/faculty/colberg/Hazards/PlateTectonics/18_Pangaea.html
Caves
Virtual tour of Lascaux cave
http://www.lascaux.culture.fr/#/en/02_00.xml
Inside Postonja caves
http://www.burger.si/Jame/PostojnskaJama/2005/Postaja_01.html
Caves in Slovenia with 360º images
http://www.burger.si/Jame/KriznaJama/KriznaJama/Uvod_KriznaJama.html
Weather
Weather data and graphs including that of Malta
How scientists measure the weather from National Geographic Education
How to make your own wearther station
http://sln.fi.edu/weather/todo/todo.html
Become a weather detective through this BBC site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/weatherwise/activities/weatherstation/
Various games on weather instruments and the main elements of the weather
http://quizlet.com/4019045/weather-instruments-flash-cards/
How to make simple weather instruments
http://www.ehow.com/how_6507857_make-weather-instrument-middle-school.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_6692968_make-simple-weather-instruments.html
Measuring the Atmosphere
http://www.infoplease.com/cig/weather/measuring-atmosphere.html
Unit 3 Exploring Malta (2)
NSO Website
Transport data for Malta
http://www.nso.gov.mt/themes/theme_page.aspx?id=62
Arriva Malta Website
http://www.arriva.com.mt/home?l=1
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Animations and still pictures explaining various fishing methods including aquaculture.
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/sfw_gear.aspx#open
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/cr_seafoodwatch/issues/
Fish dishes Menu
http://www.rons-restaurant.com/?loc=2,4,0
EU Fishing statistics
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-DW-09-001/EN/KS-DW-09-001-EN.PDF
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture website
http://www.fao.org/fishery/fishtech/40/en
Fish finder
http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/3130/en
FAO fact sheets