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May 11, 2023 · When studying rivers, GIS can help students gain a deeper understanding of how river features are created, think more deeply about the processes involved and appreciate the extent to which the ‘theoretical’ geomorphology translates into ‘reality’.
Our GIS mapping resources are perfect for secondary school children who are learning about river processes – bringing them to life by using real-life case studies and data from the Eden catchment. For families with younger children, we’ve got 27 fun family activities to help make a visit to your local river an even more enjoyable experience ...
Jan 11, 2021 · A Digital Atlas for Schools showing the locations and drainage basins of UK rivers. Investigate UK Rivers. Compare the drainage basins of the UK's major rivers. Explore catchment characteristics.
View the catchments and courses of the major rivers of the UK and the World with these interactive maps.
GIS is useful for anyone who wants to analyse data. They might want to: Spot patterns in data. Do calculations. Solve problems. There are endless possibilities of what you can do using GIS.
An integrated and contextualised use of maps is in place across the geography curriculum to help pupils identify and cement understanding of key concepts. Teaching of maps is planned and varied to ensure breadth and depth of progression. Maps are deliberately current, or historical, from varied sources, and invite participation, critical thinking
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Being able to use aerial photos and OS maps is an important skill for GCSE Geography. You might be asked to use your expertise to identify features or to use map evidence to help justify answers.
