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All my uploads are full, high quality lessons designed with a great deal of thought towards usability for both teacher and learner. If you like my resources please leave a review. Thanks!
This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the One Child Policy to KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on population control policies. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what the One Child Policy is and why it was needed.'
Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the impact of the one child policy.'
In the lesson we look at:
- Causes and effects of the One Child Policy
The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
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Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18)
Lesson: 1 - Ecological Footprint & Carrying Capacity
Key Concepts: Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Overshoot
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means of measuring consumption and other associated concepts for A-Level students. The lesson is the second in a unit on Resources. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs.
The lesson covers the following:
⇨ The scale and impact of student’s consumption
⇨ The concept of the Ecological Footprint method, and its pros and cons
⇨ The scale and impact of global consumption
⇨ An illustrated explanation of carrying capacity
⇨ The concept of overshoot and it’s consequences
⇨ The combined impact of all three key concepts
This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context.
Included in Lesson:
⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section).
⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these.
⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups.
The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
This unit covers a range of geographic concepts that can be found in the lesson descriptions. The following lessons are included in the bundle:
L1: Earth as a Natural Resource
L2: Rocks as a Natural Resource
L3: Soil as a Natural Resource
L4: The Biosphere as a Natural Resource
L5: Water as a Natural Resource
L6: Oil as a Natural Resource
L7: Sustainable Resource Use
L8: Local Sustainability Fieldwork Report (Assessment)
Ease of use is central to the lessons and you should be able to teach them without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required. You can buy this unit as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll to be of assistance :)
This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates storm or flood hydrographs. The lesson is part of a unit covering 'Topic 3: Why is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK and what are the processes that shape them?' on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3.
Aim:- 'To be able to read a flood hydrograph and understand the human and physical geography reasons why areas flood.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Human and physical factors
- How to read a hydrograph
- How to identify different patterns in hydrographs
- Exam practice question
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
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A bundle of 3 lessons aimed at covering OS map skills, regeneration and sport for 11-14 year olds. The unit is fully annotated and contains explicit instructions of how to use the worksheets and and where they link into the powerpoint presentations.
A bundle of 7 lessons aimed at covering contemporary issues in China for 11-14 year olds. The unit is fully annotated and contains explicit instructions of how to use the worksheets and and where they link into the powerpoint presentations. The topics covered are:
1.Geography of China
2. Chinese Culture
3. Rural Urban Migration
4. Manufacturing and the Multiplier Effect
5. Pollution in China
6. Working Conditions
7. One Child Policy
This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the concept of the multiplier effect in a development context. The lesson is the third lesson of a unit on development focussed on Ghana, though the nearly all of the lesson is non-country specific and can easily be changed to suit another country. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on development / Ghana.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can explain what the 'multiplier effect' is and how it positively
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of northern and southern Ghana and their differences
- An insight into what life is like in rural areas in northern Ghana
- Development challenges that exist in northern Ghana
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces pollution in China to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the causes and effects of urban and industrial pollution. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 5 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the causes of environmental pollution in China.'
Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the negative social effects of environmental pollution in China.'
In the lesson we look at:
- Causes and effects of pollution in China
- A drama based activity that requires imagination and group work
- An extended piece of writing
The lesson is designed to be visually engaging, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice.
Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
Please feel free to leave a quick review as these lessons take a lot of time and effort!
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces working conditions in Chinese factories to students aged 11-14 years. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on working conditions and factories. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint presentation and 2 worksheets.
The lesson is primarily concerned with the issue of factory working conditions in developing countries and how it affects quality of life for the workers, the preceding lesson in the sequence covers the benefits of manufacturing and the following lesson in the sequence covers pollution.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what it’s like to work in some Chinese factories'
In the lesson we look at:
- Who are Foxconn
- Working conditions in their factories
- Reasons why these jobs are still in demand
- How this affects us
Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice.
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A bundle of three lessons covering the cause and effect of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK. I have also included an additional lesson as an introduction to the topic.
Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L2 - How are rocks a natural resource?
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Timeline of the earth.
• Types of rocks and rock processes.
• Rocks in technology and energy.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
Happy teaching!
Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L8 - Local Sustainability Fieldwork Report
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Fieldwork techniques
• Data presentation techniques
• Sustainability.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
Happy teaching!
This is a bundle of 3 lessons that covers the geography of Russia and its place in the 21st century. The main focus is on its natural resources and how they both help and hinder the country.
This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the pros and cons of its energy industry through social, economic and environmental impacts. The lesson is the seventh lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself / natural resources. It is also included in a 3 part bundle on Russia.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand the social, environmental and economic impacts of Russia's energy economy'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Recap of Russian geography
- The environmental, social and economic impacts of the energy industry in Russia
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what a superpower is and what their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence is to A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the second in a unit on Globalisation.
Key Question – ‘How Does Globalisation Vary Spatially?’
This lesson covers the following themes:
What are global superpowers? What is their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence?
What are two named examples of global superpowers? How do they differ?
Concepts:
Hard power
Soft Power
Neocolonialism
Emerging Economies
Military Industrial Complex
Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. The pack also includes a selection of wider reading on Globalisation at A-Level and IB Diploma. I compress all my lesson materials to protect my work and also to make downloading easier - please see sample image.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :)
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces China to Key Stage 3 students through a picture exercise and an atlas enquiry task. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can describe China's location and key human and physical geographical characteristics and explain why they are important.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of the physical and human geography of China
- Map and atlas skills
- Understanding and interpreting challenging geographic data relating to countries.
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Africa and Ghana. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on development, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘With detailed place knowledge, I can describe Africa and Ghana."
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of Africa
- A detailed study of Ghana
- Development
- Core and periphery (challenge)
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that covers population and spatial urban growth through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how population growth has affected the pattern of spatial growth and changing urban functions and land use in Rio de Janeiro.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Urban growth
- Urban function
- Land use and change
- Economic change
- Regeneration
- Mapping; satellite images
The lesson looks at the factors that shaped Rio in the first place focusing on place, space and scale.
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
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This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces the Burgess Model, urbanisation, counter-urbanisation, sub-urbanisation, de-industrialisation and regeneration through a case study of New York City. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change on the Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand that urban population, distribution and spatial growth change over time.'
In the lesson the students will explore a variety of locations in New York City ranging from CBD to the Outer Suburbs using 3D models and satellite images to identify changes in a standard set of attributes. As the journey commences we will highlight spatial links and difference between places. The Burgess model is applied at every step. New York was chosen as the subject to give some students some variety of place rather than simply focusing on the UK.
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
Please feel free to leave a review :)
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces Rural - Urban Migration to 11-14 year olds. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples such as rural-urban migration in Brazil. It consists of 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets, including homework.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what peoples lives are like in rural China.'
Learning Outcome 2 - 'I can explain what makes people move from the countryside to the city.'
The lesson covers:
- The concept of push pull factors
- Push pull factors in China
- City life in china, building into the next lesson in the sequence
The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice.
The lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read.
Happy teaching!