Advanced Geo Charts, School Education

Quick Answer: Advanced Geo Charts are a series of printed geography wall charts on earth-science topics that go beyond basic maps, such as volcanoes, the phases of the moon and weather systems. Schools use them to teach and revise how the earth and its atmosphere work.

From Maps to Processes: What an Advanced Geo Series Covers

Where a basic geography chart names places, advanced geo charts explain processes. Panels of this kind typically show the interior of the earth (crust, mantle, outer and inner core), a cross-section of a volcano with its magma chamber, vent and crater, the phases of the moon from new moon to full moon, and the pressure belts and winds that drive the weather. Every diagram is labelled so a class can follow a process step by step rather than memorise a picture.

The level is upper primary and secondary, when students move from “what is where” to “why it happens”. Solar and lunar eclipses, the tilt of the earth’s axis that produces seasons, and the formation of clouds and rain are other topics geography teachers look for in an advanced set. Titles can differ between print runs, so compare the current list with your syllabus before ordering.

Specifications

Applications

• Introducing the structure of the earth before a lesson on earthquakes and volcanoes
• Explaining the phases of the moon alongside a torch-and-ball demonstration in a darkened room
• Revising weather vocabulary such as pressure, humidity and condensation before tests
• A standing display in a geography room or social science corner

Care & Handling

• Hang the set on a wall that avoids afternoon sun; the blues and greens used for oceans and vegetation fade first.
• Use a chart hanger, bulldog clips or a pinboard frame instead of tape on the printed face.
• Rotate charts through the year to match the syllabus and keep the others rolled in a tube or flat in a plan drawer.

Why Choose LabEquip

Geography departments setting up a dedicated room usually order this series together with a foundation set such as the Geography Charts for younger classes. The full range sits under Educational Charts, and a list of the topics you need can be sent through the LabEquip contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do advanced geo charts differ from ordinary geography charts?

Ordinary geography charts mostly show maps, landforms and basic terms. An advanced set explains processes such as volcanic eruptions, moon phases, eclipses and the movement of winds, so it suits older students who must describe causes and sequences in written answers.

Which classes are these charts suitable for?

They are pitched at upper-primary and secondary geography, roughly the years when the earth’s interior, the solar system and weather are taught in detail. Younger pupils can still use simpler diagrams, such as the moon phases, with teacher support.

Can the moon phase chart replace a practical demonstration?

It works better alongside one. Shine a torch on a ball in a dark room so students see the lit half change, then use the chart to name each phase and fix the sequence from new moon through waxing crescent, first quarter and full moon.

Why does the moon appear to change shape if it does not?

The sun always lights half of the moon. As the moon orbits the earth over about 29.5 days, we see different portions of that lit half, which produces the crescent, quarter and gibbous shapes drawn on the chart.

What labels should students identify on a volcano diagram?

The magma chamber, main vent, crater, any side vents, the layers of ash and lava in a composite cone, and the lava flow. Students should also be able to explain that magma is called lava once it reaches the surface.

How can students revise with the charts?

Cover the labels with sticky notes and ask students to name each part, or have them redraw a diagram from memory and compare it with the chart. Both methods test understanding of the process rather than recognition of the picture.

Last Updated: September 2026