Free teacher web sites for Geography topic ‘The Mountain Environment’

Take a closer look at the Peak district. Maybe to discuss contrasting localities or mountain environments. Think the Peak district doesn't contain mountains? Think again, at 1968.48 ft Kinder Scout is almost double the required 1000ft specified for mountains. Covers the areas; Tourism in the Peak District National Park, Who visits the Peak District National Park?, What are the benefits of tourism?, What problems does tourism bring?, What is the National Park Authority policy on tourism?, How can tourism be managed?, Ideal for using images or text and adapting for KS2.

External link: Exploring the Peak district

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This super OS website allows you to glide over; Ben Nevis: Fly over Britain's highest peak, Scafell: Dramatic Lake District views, Snowdon: Track the mountain railway to the roof of Wales.

External link: Fly over the mountains of Britain

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Lots to read and look at on this site. Great for KS2.

External link: Focus on Mountains

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How plants, animals and humans have adapted to live in the mountain environment.

Please note: you need to RIGHT-CLICK the link here and choose Save Target As... to first download and then open this PowerPoint presentation.

External link: Living in a mountain environment

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Find out about the highlands, central lowlands and southern lowlands. Images and information on rivers and wildlife etc.. Great BBC website.

External link: Scottish mountains

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Follow the Andes team through Ecuador. Great for investigating animals in a mountain environment.

External link: Serious Andes

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