Tectonics - at Geography at the Movies

Thanks to Catherine Eeles for this !

Rift Valleys

Dan Hodder made this for Y9 - much appreciated!

Volcanoes

Thanks to Richard Siddall of Preston Manor for this volcano introduction

San Andreas Fault

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Thanks again to Dan Hodder for this superb contribution

The Power of Volcanoes

Another welcome student movie here, made by Lewis Tuck - at least, I presume you are a student!

Why live near a Volcano?

Thanks to Adele McKail of BlueCoats School for this, used with a GCSE class studying tectonics.

Tectonics - Ring of Fire

Another Johnny-Cash inspired Ring of Fire movie, more suited to KS3 and with grateful thanks to David Thomas, Kirkely High School

Evidence for Pangea

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Another good one from Dan Hodder; many thanks!

Algeria Earthquake 2003

Thanks to Ayman Sifour for this!

Montserrat

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A 'monster of a movie' from Greg Davies Buile Hill High - but well worth the download! A series of movies clips and photos about the volcanic eruption on the island of Monserrat in 1995. It looks at what happened and why, and the impact on the people of the island. Clips are sourced via youtube, the music from Jimmy Moffat called Volcano, which he wrote on the island a few years before the eruption

Constructive plate boundaries

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Thanks to Yvonne Brandon and Sarah Phipps for this explanation of constructive plate boundaries

The RIng of Fire

Great backing track to a very useful movie highlighting the Ring of Fire - thanks to Adam Brewer for this!

Gujarat

Thanks to Angela Lloyd and her y13 students for this detailed explanation of the Gujarat earthquake 2001.

Bill Bryson - tectonics

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Another Bill Bryson/Stu Turner excellent double act - at 62MB it's a biggie mind, but worth it!

Bill Bryson - Mt St Helens

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From Stuart Turner, much appreciated, and with a little help from Bill Bryson!

Earth - an introduction

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This beautiful video was made, particularly with Year 7 in mind, as an introduction to the Earth. The aim is to get pupils to think about our location in space, appreciate its fragility and to ask are we alone. Links in with citizenship.Thanks Rob Tucker!

Izmit powerpoint

Yes - a powerpoint , much appreciated, from Julia Lee, on Izmit 1999, which you can download here but which you can see as a

Flash movie (with trial geovid logo, sorry) to view how good it is.

Why did Mrs Endo Die?

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Classic mystery "Why Did Mrs Endo Die?" (Kobe Earthquake) is brought to life with this introductory movie from Katy Williams at Kingsbrook Specialist Business and Enterprise College.

I am sure this will be a hit with many!

Volcanoes

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This movie send in from Andy Browne at King Alfred's School in Oxon provides an excellent introduction to volcanoes using many case studies we know and love.

Fat Boy Slim delivering one of his best mixes provides the music

Tectonics Quiz

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Simon Gee at The Hall School had kindly sent in this tectonics quiz. It is a true/ false quiz with very clear diagrams and images used. Sure to be useful.

Volcanic Eruption Reconstruction

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A great resource shared by Dave Maisey (Darrick Wood School, Bromley) who has created a supporting document to explain how to use the movie. This can be downloaded here.

I can't wait to try this out, thanks Dave.

Italy Tectonics

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This dramatic movie has been sent in by Alan Banks. Still and moving images as well as Flash animations are used.

Great stuff Alan; many thanks

Tsunami

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Nearly 3 years on this event is still very relevant. Richard Nash uses still and moving images to provide an excellent introduction to the subject.

Kent Earthquake

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Andrew Scott was quick of the mark to make this movie about the Kent Earthquake. The BBC has a range of resources here .

Thanks Andrew for your quick reaction.

Introduction to Volcanoes

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Big introduction to a big topic by Ryan Gill. The movie uses footage from the excellent (now ended) bbc archive.

This will make the start of your lesson explosive for sure!

Volcanoes

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Cath Leslie from English Martyrs School in Hatlepool used photostory to create this movie as an introduction to Volcanoes and Earthquakes. The final image can be paused as point for discussion.

Good work Cath!

Plate Tectonics Review

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Good use of animation and video footage in this movie created by Stu Turner. Stu used this movie as a mid unit review with his Year 8 group.

Nice work! and thanks for your continued support!

Tectonics Quiz

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A "crusty" bit of Geography from Jonathan who teaches in Shropshire. The quiz is aimed at GCSE and even A Level. Short and sharp!

Thanks Jonathan.

Tectonics Introduction Quiz

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Well as my frequent users will know Darrin Potts is the King of movie maker quizzes. Here is his latest effort for tectonics! An instant hit I am sure.

Plate Tectonics Quiz

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This quiz movie is based on plate tectonics and has been produced by Guy James (I think!). It is in a true or false format and ideal for KS3.

Thanks, the first of many I hope!

San Francisco: Safer City

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Noel Jenkins has sent in a video starter for his San Francisco Lesson here. These resources are excellent and the movie is a good introduction. (Excellent choice of track!)

Kashmir Earthquake 2005

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The Kashmir Earthquake in 2005 is superbly introduced by Ian Gavin in this movie. Nice work Ian.

Why do people live near hazards?

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This movie will make a certain GeoDave very happy! Why do people live near hazards? He has Kirstin Croney to thank!

Tectonics Quiz

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A quiz by Darrin Potts for Key Stage 4. Thanks Darrin

Quiz: Structure of the Earth

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Darrin Potts has sent me a number of MM2 based quizes. They are all true or false based. This one focuses on Tectonics

Izmit Earthquake

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Izmit earthquake 5 minute introduction from Helen Nurton. Well produced and many different titles used. The movie is well worth a look as a reminder of the event. Thanks Helen; excellent qulaity.

More information on the earthquake here

Why did Vivek die but Kazoo survive?

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Can not think but there is a mystery about this somewhere ...probably in "Thinking through geography". I am not sure....anyway its a MEDC vs LEDC natural hazard starter.

I think the mystery title is "Why did Vivek die but Kazoo survive?"

Kobe Earthquake

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Kobe Earthquake 1995

A simple introduction Enjoy!

Mt St Helens 1

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