2011 Census shows population growth

Results recently published on Scotland's population shows an increase.

Social Networks

Just a warning when you use Facebook.......who can read your page ??/

2011 CENSUS RESULTS

Census results have just been released for the census of 2011. A census takes place every 10 years, in April.
Last year's shows an incresase in migrants. Follow the publication details on http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20677515

Tsunami Warning !!

The lates news today: Tsunami warning for Japan, after large earthquake. Follow the lastest on the BBC website, including info on what causes Tsunamis.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20638696

The Earth at Night

The latest satellite images at night.

link to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20621177

Loch Lomond

On a weekend with beautiful weather, created by a High Pressure Zone, I was lucky enough to walk up Conic Hill overlooking Loch Lomond.These were the stunning views:

World Map

An unusual take on the world map:

Why Fieldwork ??

S6 Fieldwork Day

The Advanced Higher classes from 3 schools were out doing physical fieldwork on Friday. We worked around Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh and then did river measurements on the Muireston Water.
see below:

S4 Stirling Fieldwork Day

Here are of the photos from Stirling's fieldwork day.
REMEMBER the photography competition. Email your entries to Mr Thornton: charles.thornton@wled.org.uk

S3 TEST REVISION HELP

S3 class.You will need to know the following: weather instruments ; low and high pressures ;weather symbols and how to draw a climate graph.

You should follow these two links to help you with your revision

http://www.scalloway.org.uk/weatcont.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/geography/weather_climate/

COMPETITION WINNER !!!

FINALLY !!

Finally , here are the two winners of the Geography photographic competition.
Congratulations to Caitlin Galloway for her photo of Lanthorn Woods and Mhairi Walker for her photo of Lower Mill, Estate.

These are the two winning entries. Congratulations to all who have taken part.You will be receiving certifcates within the next few days.

Hurricane Sandy

This is turning out to be some storm.....look at the satellite picture!!!

Hurricane Sandy

If you haven't seen the news yet , you can follow the hurricane, and its effects on various websites. The two which are particularly good are : www.bbc.co.uk/news and http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/tropicalcyclone.  These tell you a lot about Tropical storms and link to the sites which give you more information.

Essential Viewing , Higher/Intermediate

Make sure you tune into BBC 1 for the next 4 Wednesday evenings.Michael Palin is doing a tour around the country of Brazil. Extremely important for the Development and Health Section of the course as you do Brazil as a case study.:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00z8bp6

GIS in the news

US researchers map carbon emissions at street level

By Matt McGrath

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19875516

AGRICULTURE IN THE NEWS

Wet weather set to hit UK food prices

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19890250

National Poetry Day

As you may have realised, today is National Poetry Day. I thought you would appreciate a poem which sums up my love of Geography / travel :

W.J. Turner's poem "Romance", 1939.When I was but thirteen or so
I went into a golden land,
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi,
Took me by the hand.

My father died, my brother too,
They passed like fleeting dreams,
I stood where Popocatapetl
In the sunlight gleams.

I dimly heard the master's voice
And boys' far-off at play,
Chimborazo, Cocopaxi
Had stolen me away.

I walked in a great golden dream
To and fro from school -
Shining Popocatapetl
The dusty strets did rule.

I walked home with a gold dark boy
And never a word I'd say
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi
Had taken my speech away:

I gazed entranced upon his face
Fairer than any flower -
O shining Popocatepetl
It was thy magic hour:

The houses, people, traffic seemed
Thin, fading dreams by day,
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi
The had stolen my soul away.

Bond comes to the Highlands

The latest James Bond film has been made partly in Glencoe.Apparently the film crew have been blown away by the stunning scenery.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-19827107

Calculating food miles

The S4 class brought in food labels and parcels......look at how far our food travels to reach the supermarket:

I love Geography !!

Just to embarass him:

Migration

The hidden cost of migration within China:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19787240

Photography Competition

Please have a look at the photos below and nominate, on a piece of paper, your favourite pictures. Results to be in by Friday, October 5th.Nomination forms will be given out by your teacher this week .Judging will also be made by teachers in the Geography and Art departments. Please vote !!!

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