--- title: "Exploring Our Planet Through Digital Geography" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-11-exploring-our-planet-through-digital-geography" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Exploring Our Planet Through Digital Geography 11 March 2026 ### Class 5 Investigates Ecosystems at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton This week, **Class 5** at **St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton** explored the wonders of our world using Chromebooks and Lumio. The session was filled with curiosity and discovery as pupils dived into different **ecosystems and biomes**, learning how plants, animals and climates interact to create unique habitats across the globe. --- ### Research, Discovery and Digital Learning Using interactive digital tools, the children researched: - Rainforests - Deserts - Polar regions - Grasslands - Marine environments Their enthusiasm shone through as they worked collaboratively, asked thoughtful questions, and produced fantastic pieces of work that reflected their growing understanding of the natural world. --- ### A Brilliant Geography Lesson Class 5 demonstrated excellent digital skills, teamwork and an eagerness to learn more about our planet. A wonderful afternoon of geography exploration! ![Geography class at St Joseph's Norton](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/650264402_1469103945005745_1979108287400343160_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/650371874_1469103988339074_1780940395741628242_n.jpg) [Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/learning) [ Stepping Out in Faith for The Big Lent Walk](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-02-stepping-out-in-faith-for-the-big-lent-walk) [A Lovely Library Visit Filled With Stories and Friendship ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-13-a-lovely-library-visit-filled-with-stories-and-friendship) ![St Joseph’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Joseph’s Catholic Academy Ragworth Road Norton Stockton on Tees TS20 1HR 01642 360401 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Parents Evening System](https://stjosephsrcnorton.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/) - [Accelerated Reader](https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/information/remote-learning) - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Remote Learning](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnorton/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)