Useful software...

Long time no post. By request of one of my students, here is the link to download free software that is similar in design to Microsoft Office.

http://download.openoffice.org/

I have never used this software - however reviews and reports claim that it is stable, easy to use etc. A google search should locate reviews. I cannot verify any claims made about the software!!!

Coursework introduction

Its coursework time for students I teach. The following slideshare should help you write your introduction!

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Tips to answer exam questions

Its amazing what a quick search on YouTube can provide. The following from Daniel gives you some tips on answering exam style questions.

BTW - explink is a merged form of the words explain and link. You need to explain and link events in your case studies to get higher marks.

Fancy living in London?

The BBC won't allow embedding into blogs. So you'll have to go here to view a short clip from the programme "5 disasters waiting to happen."

Enjoy!

How well do you know your planet?

Test yourself - thanks to Tony Cassidy.

God bless the Animanics

Has the little girl on the previous post made you wish you knew a few more nations. This slightly outdated Animaniacs clip found on Youtube should help!

Reminder about Plate Tectonics

As part of the managing hazards, you need to understand the basics of plate tectonics. Hopefully this will be a refresher from KS3 studies.



Thanks to all those who have shared their PowerPoints.