Learning Path
Natural Features of the World Learning Path
By Siobhan Meade
Exploring natural features around us
7 resources in this Learning Path
1
National Geographic - Australia Photos
http://travel.nationalgeographic.co.../travel/countries/australia-photos/ Added: 10 Sep 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: PresentationSeries of high definition images from various parts of Australia, covering natural environments, native animals and something from the human environment. Among others it features Ayers rock, the boab trees of Kimberley, Koala bears, and coastal scenery.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Human Environments
Strand unit: People and Other Lands
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- learn to value and respect the diversity of peoples and their lifestyles in these areas and other parts of the world
- study some aspects of the environments and lives of people in one location in Europe and one location in another part of the world
Suggestions for use: Look at the images and get the children to list differences between Ireland and Australia.
2
Antarctica
http://www.shackleton100.com/antarctica/ Added: 28 Jan 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesInteractive site showing a map of Antarctica with hotspots for areas associated with polar exploration - in particular the expeditions of Shackleton. The hotspots lead to more information and 360 degree images. Also includes a short animated video introducing the main stats of Antarctica - the coldest place on earth.
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Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Suggestions for use: Show the short video as an introduction to the continent.
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become aware of the characteristics of some major climatic regions in different parts of the world
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- discuss chronology of events (beginning, middle, end) in a story
- discuss the actions and feelings of characters
- discuss the attitudes and motivations of characters
- examine and begin to make deductions from some simple relevant evidence
- use appropriate timelines
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- discuss the actions and feelings of characters
- discuss the attitudes and motivations of characters in their historical context
- discuss the chronology of events in a story
- examine and begin to make deductions from some simple relevant evidence
- use appropriate timelines
3
Rivers of the World
http://world-geography-games.com/rivers.html Added: 05 Jan 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentInteractive tool that challenges the user to identify the location of 20 of the world's major rivers. Solutions given.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and approximate location of a small number of major world physical features
Suggestions for use: Perfect for a starter activity when studying rivers - perfect for use on IWB. Highly visual.
4
Mountain Ranges of the World
http://world-geography-games.com/mountain_ranges.html Added: 05 Jan 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentInteractive tool that asks the user to identify the location of 20 mountain ranges around the world. Solutions given.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and approximate location of a small number of major world physical features
- learn about a small number of the major natural features of Europe
Suggestions for use: Fun activity that could be used for group work on the IWB
5
Ducksters - World Rivers
http://www.ducksters.com/geography/worldrivers.php Added: 16 May 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesShort facts about various world rivers - the Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi, Lena, Yellow, and Congo Rivers. Lists the 10 longest rivers in the world.
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- 3-4
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Land, Rivers, Seas of My County
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- develop some familiarity with the relationship of these features with each other and with elements of the built environment such as roads, bridges, towns and cities
Suggestions for use: Locate the longest rivers in the world on a map.
6
Mount Everest - Information
http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-mount-everest/ Added: 16 Aug 2016 Contributor: Fiona Desmond Resource type: Primary SourceCool facts for kids about Mount Everest.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and approximate location of a small number of major world physical features
Suggestions for use: Advice students to use the website when completing project work on Mount Everest.
7
Mountains of the World Information
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/mountains/world.htm Added: 18 Jul 2016 Contributor: Eamonn O Connell Resource type:A description of the main mountains and mountain ranges around the world including Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia and South America.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with the names and approximate location of a small number of major world physical features
Suggestions for use: Use information as a teacher reference or pupils can use resource for project research.
