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  Coca Cola: MNC's and Globalisation

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Dave Smith has created this huge (122 MB) movie looking at MNC's and Globalisation using Coco Cola as an example. Dave uses a ranfe of adverts in the movie.

Many thanks!

  Information Revolution

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Rob Anders has sent this in as part of the GIS module for the new GCSE. This movie looks at the information revolution that is currently and will do in the future change the way we do things forever. "Dark and Creepy!"

  Crime, Drugs and Conflict

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Another movie from Richard Nash @ Pingle. He uses Richard Ashcroft's classic "The drugs dont work". It can be used as a plenary movie looking, as the title suggests crime and drugs.

  Transport Problems and Solutions

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Richard Nash continues the steady flow of transport movies (see what i did there), with is latest effort. This is transport problems and solutions...."every day is a...."

Thanks Rich at people at Pingle!

  Introduction to Transport

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This starter movie from Claire Evans. Great music and images used as an introduction to the topic. Top work and many thanks.

Download a supporting Powerpoint looking at transport problems and solutions from Richard Nash here.

  Football: Merchandise and Trade

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A simple but effective movie from Dan Frater that looks at the links beetween trade and football merchandise. In particular the focus is on production, exportation and marketing of clothes.

Thanks Dan

 

  Changes in Transport

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Richard Nash @ Pingle keeps the movies coming with a new movie looking at how transport has changed through the ages. A coldplay track is used in this great introduction to the topic.

Thanks Rich.

  Britishness

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This movie is from Victoria Clayton who made it during her PGCE. The whole topic of "Britishness" is getting a great deal of press at the moment so great timing Victoria.

Many thanks.

  AS Soil

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Another movie from Richard Nash that attempts to make AS students happy about soils. He may well of done it?

Thanks Richard for your latest efforts.

  Geography of Crime

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Richard Nash has produced this movie to introduce the Geography of Crime. Great backing music and very informative.

Thanks Richard.

  Map Disco: OS Map Symbols

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Following this thread on the sln forum Darrin Potts has sent in two movies with a focus on map symbols. Darrin explains how to use these videos in the teacher notes here.

  Baraka

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Christine LS has sent in this movie and suggested uses for Geography teaching. It is made in a Baraka style and is the first of its kind on GATM.

I really like this! Thanks Christine

  Disasters Two

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David Bibby has sent an updated version of his disasters movie. Its bigger and better! Should not be missed.

Thanks David!

  Planet Earth: For Sale!

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Rob Tucker from Notley High Year 7 has sent an introductory lesson on the planet. Pupils had to create a For Sale advertisement using a presentation format of their choice e.g leaflet, model, poster.

Excellent work! Thanks.

Resources to download here.

  Options Evening Movie

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This wonderful options movie came at just the right time for me and we be of use to many others. A great balance of images and text make this a must for any options evening!

We all have Simon Turton to thank.

  Geography: "Pub Quiz"

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Ideal for the end of term a Geography "Pub Quiz".

The creator is Jenny Ruddick who is a PGCE student at Manchester Met. This should therefore be the first of many!

Thanks Jenny!

  Geography an Introduction

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Wonderful work from Noreen Linforth who has produced a stunning introduction to Geography.

Thanks Noreen!

  Geography: Humand or Physical?

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This movie from Padraig Finn is a quiz to introduce Humand and Physical Geography.

Thanks Padraig, nice work!

  Retail Change: Out of Town Shopping

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This informative movie looks at the characteristics of out of town shopping. It was created by Jack Little from Bishop Challoner School.

Great work!

  Wonderful World

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This movie created by Strinesian uses thia classic track to produce an image rich celeberation of geography. For a first movie making effort...great work!

 

  What kind of Geography is this?

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A number of thought provoking images to no doubt promote a range of answers to the above question. Author: Darrin Potts.

  Map Symbols Quiz

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Very enjoyable map symbols quiz from Darrin Potts. Who uses some nice movie maker effects from the movie maker fun pack that is free to download from microsoft. Well worth getting!

Thanks Darrin.

  Wendover Town Centre Survey

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Useful resource for towns shops and services. Also includes a reference to Clone Town surveys find out more here.

Not sure who sent this in, plese let me know. Although I think I know!

  Take up Geography! A Level

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Similar to the movie below with some changes for A Level.

Thanks Gary.

  Take up Geography! GCSE

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This movie can be used to promote GCSE geography. It is a simple questionnaire that is blatantly biased with the intention of promoting the subject. I like it!

Thanks to Gary Dawson from Fair Oak BEC for sending this in.

  What is Geography?

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Excellent introduction to our wonderful subject! Pupils have to classify different types of Geography in this case under the headings Human, Physical and Environmental Geography. Nice work!

This movie is from Liz Cowans at Sacred Heart High school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Thanks Liz!

  The Beautiful Game

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Two football movies in a few days! This one is from Victoria Ellis and is a comprehensive introduction looking at the worlds love of football. Ideal for a Geography of Sport Unit.

I take it you have broadbans now? Thanks for shareing!

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  Why is Omar stiching footballs?

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A Movie introuduction from John Barlow from Childwall Sports College, Liverpool. The movie introduces the mystery here

It focuses on links between football and child labour. Support can be found in the Geog 1 textbook. Thanks John, nice work!

  Introduction to Geography

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Anne Logie has sent me a movie introduction to GCSE Geography (edexcel B). This movie could be used in an assembley to boost option numbers or simply that tricky first lesson of the course. Many thanks Anne.

 

 

How do we use maps?

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Dan Rudge is the author of this video that shows images of a number of ways we use maps. Pupils have to see how many they can recognise. Thanks Dan for this welcome contribution.

 

 

Geography Bond: Coasts

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Another "Geography Bond" from Emma Sayers...top work again!

Want to make a "Geography Bond"? click here


 

Georaphy Bond: Intro to Geography

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A movie Gary Osburn used as an introduction to geography with Year 7. In a geography "bond" style, pupils have to name the type of geography they see. Thanks again Gary amther useful addition.


 

Crime Quiz

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Another quiz movie from George Stpehenson High. 16 questions true or false on the subject of crime.

 


 

Crime Prevention Methods

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Good intorduction movie to the above produced by David Rogers. Supergrass provide the music with a classic track! Thanks Dave.

 


 

Mystery Locations

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Christine LS has sent a wonderul movie based on the M&S (Santana) advert. It could have a range of uses and I think you all should take a look.


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What is Geography?

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What is Geography?

A very useful movie activity from Nicky Carey who uses this at the start of Year 7, for those who have not had much geography in primary school. Even if they have, its worth a go!


 

Natural and Human disasters

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Thanks David Bibby, who has sent this movie starter on natural and human disasters, good images of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in particular. Well worth a look!


 

Why is Rosa doing Annie's job?

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Katharine has made this good starter movie for the "Why is Rosa doing Annie's job mystery?" focusing on globalisation of the fashion industry. It is avaliable in the Geog .3 textbook.

The mystery cards are here on sln.

Christine has sent an alternative version where the company names match Katharine's movie and the Geog.3 text. This version includes a base sheet, giving support to less-able students or groups doing their first "mystery". The task also includes success criteria in levels, if required.

Mystery cards and success crieria here (version 2) and base sheet grid here.

Thanks to you both.

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Abdul and Giles Mystery

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Abdul and Giles mystery

A movie intorduction from Val Vannet to the mystery featured on sln here. It can be used for a number of topics i.e. drugs, farming and globalisation. Great use of images which I am sure would promote many questions to be asked.


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Inner City Issues

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Investigating the inner city.

This movie has been kindly sent by my boss Luke Magee, to be honest it is suprisingly good! Focuses on many inner city issues e.g. regeneration and crime. Thanks Luke.


 

Gnarles Barkley Mystery

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I am sure this one is a hit in the classroom! An intrdouction to the mystery " How did Gnarles Barkley reach number one without selling a CD"?

The answer is all to do with shopping changes and the growth of internet shopping/downloads. Thanks Nicky who sent this, very good movie!

Mystery cards are avaliable here.

For more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/news/20060403_crazy.shtml

Music: Gnarles Barkley "Crazy"

Nicky has also developed a levelled assessment activity for this topic. She has sent me two lessons plans, writing frame and assessment criteria.

Assessment Criteria and Writing Frame

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Follower of Fashion?

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Follower of Fashion? This starter movie from Val Vannet on Fashion is great!

Music: The Kinks "Dedicated Follower of Fashion"

 

 

Genocide

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Genocide Introduction movie short, not taught by everyone but thought provoking stuff.

Images: http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Music: Beethoven Moonlight Sonata

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Geography of the Internet

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The "Geography of the Internet", I have found kids really enjoy this.

The ideas come from Tony Cassidy at http://www.radicalgeography.com/

Lesson resources avaliable for download here

Music: Athlete "Wires"

 

Bird Flu

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This movie was created to support a new scheme of work (not be me) written on Avian Flu.

Scheme of work by Tony Cassidy: http://www.radicalgeography.co.uk/66.html

It is suitable for KS3 and KS4. Pictures from the BBC and Music "Fix You" by Coldplay.