This Geography video features author and wildlife expert Mike Leach, who shares how his passion for geography began with stories of exploration and grew through a fascination with landscapes, climates, and natural environments. Mike explains how geography inspired his career, from writing over forty wildlife books to filming documentaries around the world. He describes how understanding animals requires understanding their habitats and how geography has shaped every step of his journey.
year: Year 2
Geography in Action – Mike Leach (part 3)
This Geography video features author and explorer Mike Leach, who shares how essential research and local knowledge are when planning fieldwork in unfamiliar environments. He discusses the importance of preparing for logistics, safety, and wildlife behaviour, as well as recounting his experiences with polar bears and rainforests. Mike also reflects on the impact of human activity on the planet and the role of geography in promoting environmental responsibility.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Data handling: International Space Station
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Computing, Year 2, Data Handling: International Space Station and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Geography in Action – Mike Leach (part 2)
This Geography video features Mike Leach reflecting on his most memorable adventures, such as working with mountain gorillas in Central Africa and tracking lemurs in Madagascar. He explains how close observation and respect for local wildlife enabled him to gain their trust. He also shares why geography is important: it helps us understand the interconnectedness of the planet, from water cycles to global ecosystems. Mike concludes by highlighting the impact of climate change and urbanisation, emphasising the need to study how humans, animals, and environments are adapting in a rapidly changing world.
Vocabulary display – D&T Y2: Cooking and nutrition: Balanced diet
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 2, Cooking and Nutrition: Balanced Diet and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display: On this island: British songs and sounds
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Computing, Year 2, Programming 1: Algorithms and Debugging and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Stop-motion – Option 2: Using desktops/laptops
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Computing, Year 2, Creating media, Stop-motion – Option 2: Using desktops/laptops and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Stop motion – Option 1: Using tablets
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Computing, Year 2, Creating media, Stop motion – Option 1: Using tablets and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
