A series of project packs for 5-11 created by 6 Cardiff Primary Schools to initiate project work with their partner schools in Somaliland. These resources focus particularly on ESDGC themes and the new Skills Framework and could be easily adapted to fit short or long term partnership projects with schools in any country.

This resource will allow children to compare andcontrast twocountries (Ecuador and Wales).The countriesare compared using the following topics: rainforest / woodland, houses and lifestyles and recycling. This resource covers many aspects across the seven ESDGC themes

Each pack consists of teacher notes, activities for use in the classroom, information cards and posters to help teachers introduce and study the concept of renewable energy sources

Through the scenario of an adventure game, pupils make lifestyle choices which can influence global warming, air pollution, deforestation and the future of planet Earth.

These resources support the WJEC examination in Geology from 2009 - 2010. There are a variety of files directly related to the new papers that will support teachers delivering the WJEC Geology specification. Many of the files are pdf files and you may need to download Adobe Acrobat to access the materials.

These resources consist of a number of different folders intended to support teachers in the delivery of the WJEC specification. There are lesson plans and teaching strategies developed to encourage good practice among teachers of geology.

This resource looks at weathering and the formation of sedimentary rocks. It is fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Forms of weathering are classified, discussed and examples are shown.

These resources look at types of rock and the rock forming process. A variety of powerpoint presentations are included along with worksheets.

These are fully illustrated PowerPoint slideshows with examples of minerals photographed in close detail. Minerals are classified, discussed and examples are shown. There are examples for students to identify.

Activity based on terms used when discussing, describing and explaining rock deformation.

This resource is a simple PowerPoint that brings WJEC specification instructions with regard to folding up to date. Geology. Explanaton of fold symmetry.

These PowerPoints offer fully illustrated and explained tours of sites of special interest to geologists. There are maps and photographs offering context and explanations of the sites.

This resource consists of detailed illustrated PowerPoints explaining mining techniques. It explores hazards linked to the strength or weakness of the rock being dug, the nature of the rock on which structures are built or material placed, the influence of water at the surface or underground, or a combination of these.

TThis resource consists of detailed illustrated PowerPoints explaining methods of exploration technique.

This is a fully illustrated set of PowerPoint slideshows that examine volcanic hazards including pyroclastic flows and tsunami. There are examples and analyses of the various hazards of vulcanicity. Volcanic monitoring is explained fully, and there are case studies of volcanoes. Note that some of these files are quite large and may a little time to download.

An illustrated PowerPoint presentation examining the geological history of the Canary Islands, with reference to La Palma and land slip events. The possible impact on The Eastern Seaboard of the USA and on Europe and Africa is explored.

This resource is a PowerPoint presentation covering material for WJEC Environmental Geology GL 3. It offers a case study of the St Aidan’s colliery site in the Aire Valley. There are maps and diagrams and a full written explanation of the key points.

This resource consists of a series of illustrated PowerPoints outlining the development, use and threats to groundwater supplies. The examples used are mostly based on British case studies, but there is a detailed illustrated account of water in Tenerife.

This PowerPoint shows the effect of remedial work on a castle site that has damaged and hidden a site of geological interest. The causes of erosion and damage to the site are explored, as well as the process of remediation. There are original photographs and images.

Points to consider when setting up a Personal Enquiry. Possible types of questions for use as the aim of the enquiry. Proposal for the enquiry Physical Geography – some examples of topics Human Geography – some examples of topics.