Farm Africa
Farm Africa is a charity working with poor African farmers. The site details problems faced in poor rural communities. The schools area has lots of information on farming in countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Kenya and South Africa.
WWF
The WWF site has details of their campaigns along with global news features which impact on the environment.
The Anatomy of a Glacier
A well explained account of the formation and effects of glaciers.
The World Factbook
Maps and statistical information on many different countries. It details the geography, economy, communications, people, government of the nations featured.
The Fair Trade Foundation
Read about the campaign to ensure that farmers in third world countries get a fair price for their produce.
British Geological Survey - Earthquakes
Illuminating! Gives data about locations and magnitude of British and European Earthquakes, together with background information about Earthquakes and their effects.
Discovery Point
This is the website of Dundee's visitor attraction featuring the story of Captain Scott's ship Discovery. The site has information about Antarctica and also about Scott and his fated expedition to the South Pole.
The Water Cycle
Interesting activities to aid understanding of the Water Cycle.
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
Online maps from around the world from the Library of the University of Texas.
Country Profiles
These country profiles by the BBC provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories around the world. They also feature audio or video clips from BBC archives.
