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Secondary Geography

What is the Weather

Interpret the weather on four simplified weather maps

Secondary Geography

Eva – A Case Study of a Depression

A Case Study of a Weather System using WOW data including contour drawing

Secondary Geography

Red Sky – Teachers

Red Sky at Night, Shepherd’s Delight “Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning” (or sailors rather than shepherds,

Secondary Geography

6. Past Climate Change

In this lesson we look at how global temperatures have changed over the last 400,000 years and investigate volcanoes and the Milankovitch cycles as

Secondary Geography

Red Sky Worksheet

“Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning” (or sailors rather than shepherds, depending on where in the country

Secondary Geography

Tropical Cyclone Challenge

Interactive game exploring the ‘recipe’ for Tropical cyclone formation

Secondary Geography

Tropical Cyclone Teaching Resources

This 6-unit Scheme of Work provides a basic understanding of tropical cyclones using contemporary examples

Secondary Geography

Weather Systems

Key Stage 4 – A series of downloadable lesson plans and teacher’s notes prepared on weather systems for GCSE geography. Produced by Tony Cassidy

Secondary Geography

Extreme Weather (global)

A series of downloadable work schemes and associated PowerPoint presentations on extreme weather for AS/ A2 geography.

Secondary Geography

Climate

4 lessons to teach 11-14 climate with links to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Level 3

Secondary Geography

5. Climate Zones

In this lesson we explore the main climate zones, their link to the global atmospheric circulation and the influence of the oceans.

Secondary Geography

Weather Systems

Information about depressions and anticyclones

Secondary Geography

4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

In this lesson we look at the pattern of circulation of the atmosphere and oceans, driven by the Sun.

Secondary Geography

Synoptic Weather Charts – Questions

Synoptic weather charts The figure below shows the synoptic pressure chart at midnight on Wednesday, 17 May. 1. Name the pressure feature running from

Secondary Geography

Weather Symbols and Synoptic Charts

Interpreting weather charts and weather symbols

Secondary Geography

Interpreting Isotherms

Isotherms The figure below is a map of isotherms, showing the average mean temperatures for January over the UK, based on average values for

Secondary Geography

UK Climate

This unit explains what is meant by the term ‘climate’ and outlines the factors that govern the climate of the British Isles.

Secondary Geography

Thunderstorms

Most thunderstorms are associated with towering clouds known as cumulonimbus.

Secondary Geography

Shipping Forecast

Guide to shipping forecasts This is a brief guide to the main terms used in the shipping forecasts that are broadcast on BBC Radio 4,

Secondary Geography

Monsoons

The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’, meaning season. It was first used by Arabic navigators to describe the seasonal winds

Teaching Resources

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What is the Weather

Eva – A Case Study of a Depression

Red Sky – Teachers

6. Past Climate Change

Red Sky Worksheet

Tropical Cyclone Challenge

Tropical Cyclone Teaching Resources

Weather Systems

Extreme Weather (global)

Climate

5. Climate Zones

Weather Systems

4. Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Synoptic Weather Charts – Questions

Weather Symbols and Synoptic Charts

Interpreting Isotherms

UK Climate

Thunderstorms

Shipping Forecast

Monsoons

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