On this page is a list of resources on the BIIS. Most are freely available.
The Younger Dryas Glacial Map
This map was produced as a collaboration between Bethan Davies and Hannah Bickerdike. It uses the glacial geomorphology and glacier reconstruction compiled by Bickerdike et al. (2016, 2018). We have used these data to produce an interactive webmap and accompanying resources.
Britice Webmap
The BRITICE project, led by Prof. Chris Clark, has resulted in a number of teaching resources on the glaciation of Britain.
Here, there is an online webmap (no ArcGIS licence required) where you can view and explore the landforms of the last BIIS. What glacial landforms are in your neck of the woods?
Virtual Glaciers
The Virtual Glaciers website offers a number of virtual field trips to sites around the UK. At time of writing there were three field trips available to the Lake District.
These virtual fieldtrip can be used in conjunction with the Younger Dryas Glacial Map to consider the impact of the Younger Dryas on the British landscape. View the mapped landforms and then see them in the flesh!
Glaciation: Past, present and future
This great ESRI Storymap introduces glaciers today, glaciers globally at the Last Glacial Maximum, and investigates the BRITICE glacial landforms across Britain. It’s well made and tailored for A-Level Geography students.
Holderness Coast Erosion: ESRI Storymap
This ESRI Storymap investigates the erosion of glacial sediments on the Holderness Coast.
BGS poster maps
The BGS have a number of poster maps for sale.
They have also produced Anglesey i-Map, which allows users to explore the geology and glacial landforms of Anglesey.
The BGS also have some useful pages on Ice Age Britain.
Field guides
Looking to lead a field trip? Look at the field guides produced by a number of organisations, including the Quaternary Research Association.
The QRA have also compiled a list of the Top 50 UK Quaternary Sites, and produced a booklet. Perhaps inspirational for fieldwork?
Videos and films
There are several videos available on Time for Geography about Glaciation, with some specific examples of landforms from the UK.
The Yorkshire Geological Society have also produced a series of virtual field trips to various parts of Yorkshire.
Royal Geographical Society
There are a number of teaching resources available on the RGS website. This helpful page includes lesson plans and additional resources.
Teachit Geography
Many helpful glaciation teaching resources here. Resources are available for key stages 3-5.