Games and Activities about the Rainforest

Forest and animal facts, online games, information on rainforests round the world, virtual storybooks and activities.

A River's Journey

The journey of a river can be divided into three sections: upper, middle and lower. This site features video footage of rivers in the three stages and explains what happens in each stage.

Landscapes

This site explores Scotland's landscapes and develops mapping skills. Aimed at 7 - 9 year olds, the mapping section is simply superb. The landscapes looked at are islands, rivers, lochs and seas and highlands. Illustrated with annoted photographs.

Cliffs and Wave Cut Platforms

A simple Flash animation demonstrating coastal erosion and the formation of wave-cut platforms.

Something Fishy

A series of lessons on water and fish including how they differ from other animals. It looks at the features of different animals groups, food chains and the nutritional value of fish. The section on water would be good on an interactive whiteboard.

Christian Aid Learn

Find free downloadable resources, including assemblies, classroom activities and simulation games, covering a wide range of global issues. Arrange visits from volunteer teachers to your school or youth group.

Grid References

Find out about grid references and how you locate one on a map. This resource also covers basic Ordnance Survey symbols. Designed for Year 4 and 5 children. (ages 8 to 10)

Geography Dictionary and Glossary

Over 1400 terms are defined in this dictionary aimed at students who are studying geography or earth sciences.

Coast Processes

An animation of coastal erosion together and explanation of the processes involved. Works well on an interactive whiteboard.

The Ballad of Lisa the Lemur

Lemurs are in danger as rainforests disappear. Listen to the song about Lemurs and see what is happening as rainforests are destroyed.