8. Information Technology
Planning for ICT and geography at KS1 and 2 (1999) cost 50p is an immensely helpful 12 page booklet for geography subject leaders. Obtainable from the Geographical Association, listed in the introductory page to Resourcing KS1 and 2 Geography.
Most software can be supplied by REM Rickitt Educational Media Ltd, Great Western House, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9YU Tel: 01458 253636 Fax: 01458 253646. Email: info@r-e-m.co.uk A comprehensive catalogue can be obtained from them.
Other software publishers: SoftTeach, Sturgess Farmhouse, Longbridge, Deverill, Warminster, Wilts, BA12 7EA Tel: 01985 840329.
Attica Media House, Presley Way, Cronhill, Milton Keynes, MKS OES Tel: 01908 570113. Matrix Multimedia Ltd, 10 Hey Street, Bradford, BD7 1DQ Tel: 01274 730808.
Geography specific software is constantly being developed. The Internet is potentially the most useful information technology resource for geography. A list of useful programmes follows.
| TITLE |
PUBLISHER |
FORMAT |
SYSTEM |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE GUIDE |
| Around the world in 80 days |
Sherston |
3.5 |
Acorn |
Intro to geographical skills including grid references, longitude and latitude, timezones, contours. |
£ 44.95 |
| Biosphere |
Morgan Interactive |
CD ROM |
PC |
"A comprehensive guide to planet earth" – An encyclopedia. |
£ 24.95 |
| Britain from the air |
Anglia TV |
CD ROM |
Acorn |
200 vertical and oblique photographs from around the British Isles selected for their classroom value. |
£ 40.00 |
| Climatic Change |
SEMERC |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Investigates global warming issues. |
£ 35.00 |
| Conservation |
SEMERC |
CD ROM |
Acorn |
Looks at the need to preserve the natural. |
£ 35.00 |
| Discover York and Discover London |
OS |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
High quality mapping and vertical aerial photography plus additional photographs and textural information. |
£ 75.00 each |
| Discovering Map Skills |
Pebbleshore |
CD ROM |
PC |
"An interactive approach to the map skills element of the National Curriculum". |
£ 35.00 |
| Dorling Kindersley World Reference Atlas |
Dorling Kindersley |
CD ROM |
PC |
World atlas with over 20,000 pop up windows containing information on every county and more!! |
£ 58.73 |
| Dwindling resources |
SEMERC |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Examines the world’s energy resources and how life around the world has been affected. Also looks at alternative energy resources. |
£ 35.00 |
| Environment Water |
YITM |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Examines the use of water in industry, agriculture, home etc. Case studies include Aswan Dam and Thames Barrier. |
£ 79.99 |
| Exploring Maps |
YITM |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Introduces maps and mapping. The disc presents maps of the world, Europe the Americas and Great Britain, coming with pictures, text, video and audio. |
£ 59.99 |
| Flight Path |
STORM |
All |
All |
Assuming the role of an airline pilot you plan a flight across Europe, making accurate calculations and logical decisions to produce a successful flight. |
Varies |
| Geography Data |
Iota Software |
3.5 |
PC |
Project ideas that let you explore the use of data handling in geography. Includes projects on earthquakes, environment, weather and shipping forecasts, history and the local Community and questionnaires. |
£ 35.00 |
| Global Explorer |
De Lorme |
CD ROM |
PC |
Descriptions of 20,000 cultural, geographical, historical and social features of the world with an informative world atlas. |
£ 69.00 |
| Local Studies |
Soft Teach |
3.5 |
Acorn Win |
Learn map symbols, grid references, draw your own local maps. Also allows you to import OS maps, pictures and surveys. |
£ 45.00 |
| Map Skills |
Pebbleshore/ Cumana |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
A pack to support the main elements of Maps skills at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, using grid references and OS type maps. |
Ac £ 50.00 PC £ 35.00 |
| Mapventure |
Sherston |
All |
All |
Part 1 introduces mapping. Part 2 can only be described as orienteering on a computer. |
£ 28.95 |
| Nigel’s World |
Ablac |
3.5 CD ROM |
Apple PC |
"National Geographic style" photos help children to recognise continents and countries. Teaches about people, animals, topography. Includes assignments to develop skills. |
£ 34.95 |
| OS Interactive Map of Britain |
OS |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Up to date OS mapping with videos, pictures and sound. |
£ 75.00 |
| Physical landscape of Britain |
Bedfordshire Database |
CD ROM |
PC |
A library of photographs showing example of all types of landscapes. A recent review:- "The best new educational product at BETT" |
|
| Physical World |
SEMERC |
CD ROM |
Acorn PC |
Brings geographical concepts to life using animation and video, with over 1,000 photos maps and diagrams. |
£ 79.00 |
| Riverbasin Landforms |
AVP |
3.5 |
Acorn PC |
The material in this module relates to a study of landforms associated with river basins. Includes worksheets and data experiments. |
£ 59.30 |
| Rivers in the United Kingdom |
AVP |
3.5 |
Acorn PC |
Picture reference library of river formations found in the United Kingdom. |
£ 59.50 |
| Round the world Yacht Race |
STORM |
3.5 |
Acorn PC |
Simulation of "British Steel Challenge" Round the world Yacht Race. Provides exercise in maths and geography in line with National Curriculum requirements. |
£ 29.77 |
| Swamp Gas Visits |
Iota Software |
3.5 |
Apple PC |
A fun method of teaching European geography by guiding an alien around European cities. |
|
| Water watch |
Anglia TV |
3.5 |
Acorn |
Illustrates how the environment is made up of a series of inter-related and balanced parts, but can be disturbed. |
£ 34.50 |
| Weather mapper |
TAG |
3.5 |
Acorn Mac Windows |
Provides information about the climate, weather systems, charts and folklore. Also allows weather data to be entered and graphs produced. |
£ 39.95 |
| Weather watch |
Soft Teach |
3.5 |
Acorn PC |
Recording weather conditions. A data handling package. |
£ 45.00 |
| Well mapped world |
SPA |
3.5 |
Apple PC/Win |
Atlas plus diagrams of galaxy, solar system etc. Instant access to maps and data on over 5,000 places. |
£ 39.00 |
| Whether the weather |
Anglia TV |
3.5 |
Acorn |
Data investigations. |
£ 34.50 |
| World Map Study |
ESM |
3.5 |
Acorn |
A map based database for displaying geographical and environmental information. |
£ 59.50 |
| Zig Zag World/Map |
National Geographic |
CD ROM |
PC |
A test of geographical knowledge. |
£ 34.04 |
