Other Geography Materials & History
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Peters Projection Map An updated map of the world showing the relative sizes of the continents in their true proportions as opposed to those shown in the more widely known Mercator projection. Traidcraft £1.85 |
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Map of South Asia A1 political map of South Asia featuring countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Oxfam Folded: £4.50 Laminated: £7.00 |
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Africa Map Large wall-map of Africa designed to be clear and easy to read by younger as well as older students. It shows countries, principal cities, rivers and lakes, and includes information on scale and map projection. Oxfam £7.00 |
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Caribbean Map Includes inserts of Guyana and a world map showing the region's geographical location. Oxfam £4.50 |
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Latin America Map A2, full-colour map of the region. Oxfam £3.50 |
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Mexico Mapcard A4 colour map illustrating the main physical and human features of Mexico and locating the village of Tocuaro. The reverse provides information about Tocuaro, Michoacan state and Mexico in general. Laminated for classroom use. Supplied in packs of 15. KS1/2 Worldaware £15.99 |
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Mapping Our World This innovative approach to map work sets out to challenge the idea that there is one 'correct' world map. The pack introduces students to a variety of world maps and encourages a questioning approach - includes 14 world maps showing the world from different, often unusual viewpoints. KS2/3 Oxfam £9.00 |
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Storyworlds A story's power lies in its ability to enthuse and motivate children. This resource uses popular stories together with activities and geographical vocabulary to support the teaching of the Geography curriculum. KS1/2 HEC £5.50 |
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Jamaica: Out of many - one people These materials focus on Jamaica, and the island's links to Britain. A range of classroom activities, up-to-date information sources, and full colour posters enable an exploration of Jamaica as a place, its identity, and of some of the issues facing Jamaicans in today's world. Includes 4 A2 colour posters. KS2 Geography, Literacy, PSHE, Citizenship Birmingham DEC £16.00 |
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We Live in the East End This pack introduces four children and their families who live in Tower Hamlets in the East End of London. We Live in the East End has been created to show children what it is like to grow up in this part of London. The three families represented demonstrate the diversity which can be found in many British cities. The resource contains many stimulating activities. KS2 Humanities Education Centre £15.00 |
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Speaking for Ourselves, Listening to Others This resource is about children and their perceptions and images of places and people. It is unique in providing source material from young people in Nairobi. Contains 24 colour photos, mostly taken by the young Kenyans. KS2 Geography/English Leeds DEC £20.50 |
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Mangla: a study of change and development in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir and Pakistan Nearly three-quarters of the Pakistani community in Britain have their roots in the Mirpur area of Pakistan. Mangla explores the themes of change and development in Pakistan and Britain, focusing on the connections between the countries as well as identifying differences. It is particularly useful for anti-racist teaching, challenging stereotypical images which are often presented through mainstream culture. KS2/3 South Yorks DEC £19.60 |
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Dammed Water, Nigeria An in-depth study of the Komadgu-Yobe river basin in north-east Nigeria which examines the different ways in which communities have been affected by the building of dams and irrigation projects. KS3 IBT/4 Schools £17.60 |
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Global Geography This book illustrates how and why a development education approach is vital for geography education in the 21st Century. Tried and tested classroom activities to help pupils develop knowledge of development issues and the confidence to deal with them. KS3 Birmingham DEC/GA £18.00 |
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This City Life: Street Children around the World This resource contains a series of activities on rural/urban migration, mapping and land use in Nairobi. The activities centre around the lives of street children, their work and contribution to the information sector, international and global causes of homeless children and the future of street children. The video includes interviews with young people. KS3/4 Leeds DEC £26.00 |
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Learning for Life - Agriculture and development in Equatorial Uganda Climate, vegetation types and farming systems are investigated, and students are introduced to sustainable development projects such as clean water provision. KS3/4 ActionAid £14.95 |
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Picking Up the Threads - Sustainable development on the Altiplano, Bolivia Investigates environment, climate and land use on the Altiplano, the highest plateau in the Andes. Explores issues such as erosion and migration and explains development projects such as women's small businesses. KS3/4 ActionAid £14.95 |
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Images of Poverty? Women and development in Vietnam Through the photographs, the pack explores how women in rural and urban areas are actively involved in making dynamic and creative changes to their lives. These are not the traditional images of poverty. KS3/4 Geography, economic awareness Birmingham DEC/CIDSE CLV £5.50 |
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Southern Perspectives on Development A series designed mainly to support the teaching of geography, though many of the issues covered are relevant to other areas of the curriculum. · Book 1 : Starting Points - The power of words and images... What is development?... The creation of poverty... Interdependence. · Book 2 : Colonialism and its Legacy - The South before colonialism... European expansion... Social and economic impacts... Independence and neocolonialism. · Book 3 : Distribution of People and Resources - Levels of consumption... Food... Health... Population. · Book 4 : Production and its Effects - Work... The transnational economy... Migration and urbanisation... Technology and sustainability. · Book 5 : Rights and Choices - Human rights... Models of development... Questioning aid... Working for change. KS3/4 Manchester DEP £8.75 each / £36 whole set |
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Geography and the New Agenda: · Primary (KS1/2) · Secondary (KS3/4) These books provide activities, and up-to-date guidance and support for Geography teachers and coordinators on the most recent changes to affect the primary/secondary curriculum in England. Their main focus is on Citizenship, PSHE and education for sustainable development. Geographical Association £10.50 each |
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The Thread of the Nile: Development issues in Egypt For use as a locality study or to show children learning about Ancient Egypt what it is like there today. Four 'threads' explore issues facing people in Egypt, ie: choices facing farmers; the cost and benefits of tourism; the role of religion in people's lives; links between Egypt and other places. The threads also enhance the study of rivers, water, farming and families. KS2 Birmingham DEC £17.50 |
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The Indus Valley The study of the Indus Valley provides students with the opportunity to learn to use historical evidence, and to begin to understand interpretations of history. This comprehensive resource covers the requirements to study a past non-European society, offering flexible activities which can also contribute to cross-curricular work in other subjects. KS2 CI 1995 £9.00 |
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Benin: An African Kingdom The history, geography, culture and environment of Benin past and present are explored, aided by the visual stimulation of 24 A4 colour photos, timeline (1400-1991), poster-size map of Benin City, map of Nigeria, and colour poster of old Benin brass work and present day brass casting. KS2 WWF/4-Schools £20.95 |
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Benin, An African Kingdom: Storybook The kingdom of Benin in Africa has an ancient oral tradition of story-telling. Four tales, beautifully illustrated, are re-told, giving a vivid portrayal of the history, culture and traditions of this ancient civilization. KS2 IBT £5.00 |
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The Changing Face of Slavery The video comprises two 15 minute films, The first on the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, exploring how and why the trade began, the factors involved in its abolition, and the issue of slavery in today's world. The second looks at children working in Britain at the time of the Industrial Revolution, and explores child labour today. The accompanying pack provides activities and photocopiable support materials. KS3 History, English, RE, PSE Anti-Slavery Int'l £17.60 |
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HomeBeats This award-winning CD-Rom is an essential aid in taking forward Macpherson's recommendation that anti-racist education be part of the curriculum. Homebeats fuses music, graphics, video, text and animation into a stunning voyage of personal discovery for every user. It covers the history of the struggle for racial justice, tracing the connections between slavery, the colonial experience and modern day racism. Easy and fun to use, with a soundtrack by Asian Dub Foundation, Homebeats lets students learn at their own pace. KS3/4 History, Economics, Geography, RE, Sociology Institute of Race Relations £35.00 |