Science, wildlife and natural history presenter Liz Bonnin introduces some of her favourite geography clips from the 麻豆社 archive. These short films are perfect for supporting the study of physical geography with your class.
Suitable for: KS3 and KS4 / GCSE geography in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4/5 in Scotland.
Highlights include:
- An explanation of how Malham Cove and the limestone pavement formed
- A look at the complex geology of the Grand Canyon
- An exploration of the impact of plate tectonics
- An introduction to the effects of climate change in the UK
What is the water cycle? video
Iain Stewart describes the water cycle including evaporation, condensation and precipitation.
How does a river change as it travels downstream? video
An archive clip of Sir David Attenborough as he follows the course of the Amazon River as it travels downstream.
The erosion of the Grand Canyon. video
Liz Bonnin introduces the Grand Canyon - its ancient geology and what can be learned from the erosion of the rocks.
What coastal management techniques are being used on Hayling Island? video
Introduces the coastal management techniques used on Hayling Island in Hampshire to control drift and flooding.
What is a 鈥榮pit鈥 and how does it form through longshore drift? video
Katie Knapman explains how a spit forms through longshore drift and is a dynamic physical process, constantly changing the coastline.
The geology of the Jurassic Coast. video
Exploring the Jurassic coastline and its geological significance with rocks spanning the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods.
How have physical processes impacted the landscape of Yorkshire? video
Julia Bradbury explains the formation of Malham Cove including limestone pavement, highlighting the impact of glaciers on the landscape.
Glaciation and the UK coastline. video
Alice Roberts explains how Britain was once connected to Europe, but changed due to rising sea-levels following the Ice Age.
How has glaciation shaped the landforms of the Northern Hemisphere? video
Iain Stewart explains the glaciation of the Northern Hemisphere, focusing on the Yosemite Valley in California.
What evidence is there for climate change in the UK? video
Tom Heap considers the evidence that the UK climate might be changing - with more droughts, higher summer temperatures, but wetter winters.
How can plate tectonics impact oceans? video
Exploring how the plate tectonics impacts the coastline, focusing on California through study of the San Andreas fault.
Plate tectonics in the UK - Anglesey. video
Nick Crane explores the geology and seismology of Anglesey - earthquake hot spot of the UK.
Deforestation and the growth of soya in Paraguay. video
Simon Reeves visits Paraguay to consider the deforestation that has occurred there to grow soy and the challenge of conservation vs development.
The impact of flooding in the UK. video
Exploring the impact of flooding and the flood management techniques adopted in Somerset following the floods of 2014.
