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Manila: Megacity
With a growing population and an already overcrowded urban area, Manila's infrastructures are struggling to cope. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Manila is a megacity, with over 12 million inhabitants. There are...
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Urban Land Use Models
A look at the Burgess and Hoyt models, and how each explains the layout of urban settlements. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. The Burgess Model shows a city's development as a series of concentric rings,...
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The Seven Bridges of Konigsberg
An early precursor to topology, this problem asks, 'is it possible to cross each of the town's bridges exactly once?' and led to the development of Eulerian paths. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
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Volcanoes: LEDC Response
In 2002, the Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted. As a Less Economically Developed Country, the DRC was unprepared and less able to mount an effective response to the disaster. Earth Science - Geology -...
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Christchurch Earthquake
On Tuesday the 22nd of February 2011 disaster struck the city of Christchurch. Why did it cause so much destruction? Earth ScienceGeology - Learning Points. New Zealand sits on a tectonic plate boundary between the Pacific plate and the...
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The Last Day of Pompeii
The people of Pompeii ignored the warning signals from nearby Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano finally erupted, it devastated the entire city, encasing Pompeii in ash for nearly 1500 years. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. On 24...
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China's Mass Migration
The largest mass migration in the world is taking place, as Chinese farmers flock from their rural homes to urban areas. But their search for better standards of living does not always turn out as they'd hoped... Human Geography -...
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Santorini: Looking for Atlantis
Could Atlantis, the mythical city which sank beneath the sea, be based in historical fact? The story of how a volcanic eruption on Crete may have inspired this enduring myth. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In 1630BC, the...
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Smog - Air Pollution
Find out how harmful gases in the air can react together to create smog ... a form of air pollution. People and places - Human impact on the environment - Polluting the air Learning Points Smog is a mixture of harmful gases that react...
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Shanghai's mass migration
Visit Shanghai, the city with the largest population in the world, home to over 23 million people. People and places - Human geography - Moving around Learning Points People often move from rural areas to urban areas to find better paid...
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Energy sources
Discover the new technologies being developed to provide energy across the globe. People and places -Future of energy - Energy sources Learning Points Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels will eventually run out....
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The drowning city
Join the team of engineers that is racing to save the city of Venice. People and places - Physical geography - Floods Learning Points Flooding can affect the land around rivers, and also coastal areas. Flooding can be caused by climate...
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City above the clouds
Discover the lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, nestled atop the Andes mountain range in Peru. People and places - Human geography - Changing land use Learning Points A World Heritage Site is an area that is considered to be of...
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Changing land use
Investigate how the land use has changed over time in the Mojave desert near Las Vegas. People and places -Human geography - Changing land use Learning Points The way we use land changes over time depending on our needs. Redevelopment is...
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Settlements
Explore the places in which people live. How can cities keep growing larger and larger? People and places -Human geography - Settlements Learning Points The number of people living in a settlement is called its population. As settlements...
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Transport Networks - City Movement
Examine transport networks and how they help people move around cities. People and places -Human geography - Moving around Learning Points Structures that allow people and vehicles to move around are known as a transport network. The...
Great Big Story
Urban foraging, turning weeds into meals
Explore the world of urban foraging with Christopher Nyerges as he uncovers the nutritional treasures hidden in city weeds and teaches self-reliance.
Great Big Story
Exploring Seoul’s ancient treasures amidst modernity
Discover Seoul’s cultural gems, from ancient monasteries to Bukchon Hanok Village, offering a glimpse into Korea’s rich heritage alongside the city’s modern allure.
Great Big Story
Discover St Dunstan in the East, London’s hidden garden gem
Explore the enchanting ruins of St Dunstan in the East, a hidden public garden in central London with ivy-covered walls and a rich 900-year history.
Bedtime History
Rosa Parks Story for Kids
Learn about the courageous, black woman who stood up for herself and was key to the Civil Rights Movement.
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Mayan Civilization for Kids
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that spread across ancient Mesoamerica.
Bedtime History
Julius Caesar for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the famous general and first emperor of Rome, Julius Caesar.
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Tegla Loroupe Story | Bedtime History
Learn about Tegla Loroupe, the little girl from Africa who grew up to be a famous marathon runner and an inspiration to her people.
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Notre Dame Cathedral for Kids
Learn about the history of the famous cathedral in Paris, the Notre-Dame and the efforts to rebuilt it after the recent fire damage.