Super Curriculum: Geography
Read
Either:
For any book you have read, explain in 250 words how important the Geography was to the story – this could include the location, climate, landscape or culture.
Or:
Read one of the following books and write a 250-word summary of the key ideas
- ‘How bad are bananas’ by Mike Berners-Lee
- ‘We are displaced’ by Malala Yousafzai
- ‘World without fish’ by Mark Kurlanski
Watch
Either:
Explore the short videos on the ‘Ted-Ed Earth School’ page and create a visual guide to help pupils at Stanborough reduce their carbon footprint: Earth School – The information and inspiration we need to get | TED-Ed
Or:
Choose any geographical documentary and produce a 250-word summary of the key ideas. See the website below for examples: https://www.internetgeography.net/wider-watching-in-geography/
Listen
Either:
Choose one or more episodes from the BBC sounds ‘shared planet’ series and explain whether you think the planet can cope with our growing population: BBC Radio 4 – Shared Planet – Available now
Or:
Choose one of the songs inspired by places to listen to. How does this song make you picture the place? Produce an annotated sketch: 30 Incredible Songs Inspired By Places
Do
Either:
Go for a walk around your local area and consider what has influenced the place. Think about migration, history, money, weather, landscape. Produce an annotated map to explain your findings.
Or:
Visit a museum and produce a guide or worksheet we could use in lessons. Examples include:
- The earthquake simulator at the Natural History Museum
- The Energy Hall in the science museum
- Kew Gardens or Epping Forest to explore ecosystems
