Whitburn Geography
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🌍A-Level Geography at Whitburn Sixthform Subject Reps: Amelia & Lydia
Joined May 2018
'We became heroes but they've already forgotten us’ Medical staff in Italy say the trauma of dealing with coronavirus is only just hitting them now We hear their stories 👇 [Thread] https://t.co/cOcmjYoGAg
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Excellent little docuseries on Netflix at the moment: history 101. With the episodes being 20 minutes each, it’s a great watch and won’t require your attention for chunks of time. Episodes 1&2 take a look into globalisation and also superpowers which link directly to alevel geog!
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See how this island changed over the course of nearly three years
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Amazing for students studying A level geography and change of place and patterns of migration - Covers Five waves of immigration that have changed the UK #geography #geographyteacher #teacher #migration
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Over the past century many groups have left and entered the country, changing the shape of the nation.
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Animations made of paper take you on a journey through the city's history—from the Stone Age to the present day
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Explore National Geographic. A world leader in geography, cartography and exploration.
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It looks like a tropical paradise right? Well your wrong ... watch as the surfer in #Bali #Thailand just keeps pulling plastic from just under the surface till the surfboard is full #plasticwaste #plasticfree #geography #geograohyteacher
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How soothing .... just #lava pouring into the ocean from a nearby #volcano #geography #geographyteacher
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Medical schools will take into consideration that work experience will be harder to attend during this time. @NewcastleMedSch have posted some great advice on their Instagram story on how to make good use of your time in quarantine. Remember, focus on what you CAN do !
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Today is the 34th anniversary of the #Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Remembering those who were, and continue to be, affected by the catastrophe. Local rain last night will hopefully bring respite to fire fighters who have spent the last three weeks tackling wildfires in the Zone.
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Oh the confusion this causes #England vs #GreatBritain vs #UnitedKingdom luckily everything is explained here with video and graphic ... let’s see if this helps Explained – Brilliant Maps #geography #geographyteacher
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Venn Diagram Map created by Anna DebenhamThe map above demonstrates the difference between the British Isles, United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England.
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Yellowstone's steamy vents, sulfurous mud pots, and hot springs support a broad diversity of scientifically important microbes
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Scalding water is home to what microbiologists call extremophiles, heat-loving creatures that have figured in many scientific breakthroughs.
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About half of all #geysers in the world are in #Yellowstone National Park, and they are one of the most enticing attractions for visitor. But what exactly are geysers made of? @USGSVolcanoes explains ➡️ https://t.co/DL9vMwRVtS
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Brilliant stuff about #hurricanes #cyclone #typoons how they are formed and answering “how could climate change effect tropical storms” some good stretch and challenge reading
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As the Atlantic season nears, we look at whether destructive weather events are getting worse – and how they get their names
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Ten years after the BP oil spill, fines from the environmental disaster have given a critical pelican habitat a makeover
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Amazing demonstration of how important mangrove swamps are to stop coastal erosion ... I love using this video in lesson and highlight the damage #deforestation has on this unique #ecosystem #geography #geographyteacher #climatechange
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We often talk about #wildfires in #rainforst and recently #Australia by have you heard abou how the Forest just 5km from #Chernobyl nuclear plant has been during for 10 days #geography #geographyteacher
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The blazes, burning for several days, also threaten the storage depot for the most dangerous waste.
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Coronavirus: Why some US churches are still open this Easter
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Cattle farming is a large source of agriculture's methane emissions. A remedy dating from the 3rd Century BC could help cut emissions and boost soil health. Trust us-- you're not the only person that had to read that title twice! https://t.co/rOQQCo928e
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Cattle farming is a large source of agriculture's methane emissions. Mikki Cusack asks whether a remedy dating from the 3rd Century BC could help cut emissions and boost soil health.
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A great photograph is a combination of light, composition, and moment—these go above and beyond
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Zookeepers are taking "extra care" to protect two clouded leopard cubs, after a tiger at a zoo in New York City tested positive for coronavirus https://t.co/79OlUYtGQd
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