Things to read
- Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest
https://www.rgs.org/schools/teaching-resources/the-two-sides-of-ecotourism-in-borneo/ - You Are Here: A Brief Guide to the World – Nicholas Crane
- Prisoners of Geography (Illustrated Edition) – Tim Marshall
- How Bad Are Bananas? – Mike Berners-Lee
Things to watch
- Planet Earth I & II, A Life on Our Planet – David Attenborough
- National Geographic YouTube Channel
- Crash Course Geography (YouTube)
- https://timeforgeography.co.uk/video-collections/coasts/
- https://timeforgeography.co.uk/video-collections/rivers/
- https://timeforgeography.co.uk/video-collections/resource-management-security/
- https://timeforgeography.co.uk/video-collections/physical-geography-fieldwork/
- https://timeforgeography.co.uk/video-collections/the-curious-geographer/
Things to listen to
- Costing the Earth (BBC Radio 4): Explores environmental issues and their impact on the planet.
- Geography of Travel: Explores different places around the world.
- National Geographic Podcast: Explores different topics related to geography, science, and culture.
- Ask the Geographer – Royal Geographical Society
- BBC Earth Podcast
- Geographical Association Podcast
- Map Corner – Maps and world cultures
Further studies
- Follow geographical news outlets: Pay attention to news from organisations like National Geographic, BBC News (especially environmental or science sections), or reputable environmental journalism sites to stay updated on current geographical issues and events.
- University departments of Geography: Check the websites of universities like the University of Birmingham (since you’re in the area) to see if they have any public lectures, virtual tours, or outreach programmes for school students.
Places to visit
- The Library of Birmingham (for urban regeneration and city development)
- Birmingham Canal Network (for industrial heritage and urban waterways)
- EcoPark Birmingham – Urban conservation
- Sutton Park and Lickey Hills (for natural landscapes, conservation, and human impact)
I'm good at Geography, what job can I get?
- https://www.rgs.org/schools/teaching-resources/going-places-with-geography-brochure/
- Log onto unifrog and explore lots of careers options links to local labour market information. Sign In – Unifrog
Activities
- Physical geography student photo competition – Geographical Association
- Young Geographer of the Year – Royal Geographical Society
Young Geographer of the Year – RGS
- Create an Urban Fieldwork Diary
- Develop a School Sustainability Action Plan
- Keep a Two-Week Weather Journal
- Design Your Own Country with maps and human features
