There are so many wonderful resources about Geography that it is nearly impossible to narrow down the possibilities to just one list! However, below you can find links to some of my favourite websites, all of which I use regularly in planning and delivery of lessons as well as for the pure enjoyment of discovering more about our amazing planet. I also included links to suggested wider reading lists (recommended for GCSE students and essential for A-Level students).
So have an explore, and enjoy!
Recommended wider reading lists for GCSE and A-Level Geographers:
1. “Definitive Guide to A-Level Geography”
2. the Geographical Association A-Level reading list
Demographics/ Human Geography
Gapminder: explore the relationship between various development indicators
CIA world Factbook: for demographic and economic data about almost every country in the world
Our World in Data: for up to date data on almost every human and economic geography trend worldwide and in the UK
Visual Capitalist: explore current economic trends
Physical Geography
Weather
Ventusky: for tracking and exploring current global weather patterns. Absolutely brilliant resource!
Earthquakes
United States Geological Survey:
Earthquake tracking: https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_map/ and https://earthquaketrack.com/ and https://earthquakes.volcanodiscovery.com/
Volcanoes
Rivers
Coasts
UK Shoreline Management Plans https://www.gov.uk/guidance/shoreline-management-plans
Economic Geography/International Development
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Energy: International Energy Agency
Climate Change
thecedarsgeography.com 