This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘Economic futures in the UK module’ This 1-2 HOUR lesson teaches pupils about the apparent divide in quality of live between northern and southern areas in the UK. Thought providing cartoons are used to prompt children of the key issues. Students will then take part in a market place task, to learn what these differences are and why they exist. Finally students are to research the government’s solution to this divide.

This 1 HOUR lesson teaches pupils to create and interpret climate graphs. Once pupils have completed the task, they are to create a set of questions to test their partners understanding of the graph they have produced. An interactive graph is also included to test class understanding of graph analysis.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘Urban issues and challenges’ module. This lesson starts by considering why people are drawn to urban areas in Brazil. Students will come to realise that it is the shear volume of migrants, that creates the limitations on the services they expect when they arrive! A card sort task is used to investigate the problems of health, power, water and education across the city. The solutions to these issues are also discussed in depth.

This TWO HOUR resource investigates the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy. This pack contains a fun kinaesthetic activity, where pupils are required to engage with their fellow peers to match their card to its definition, picture and classification. The lesson teaches pupils how fossil fuels are formed over millions of years, as well as how they are used. The independent writing task requires half the pupils to create an argument for renewables, while the other half argue against them. This is then presented in a debate style presentation, where the class votes for the most convincing argument. A marking grid and writing fame for less able pupils is provided, along with an information sheet to help pupils construct their arguments.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This 1 HOUR resource pack includes two presentations that support pupils learning of both hard and soft engineering. The methods of groynes, sea walls, rock armour and offshore breakers are the focus for hard, while the soft techniques include beach nourishment, managed retreat and dune creation. Practice exam questions and mark schemes are included to be used as a homework task.

This 2 HOUR lesson investigates the effects of the 2010 big freeze. The resource overviews the causes of the event; as well as how the phenomena impacted on the economy, emergency services, transport and education. The lesson uses a fun role play news report to assess pupil understanding. A case study information and collection sheet is provided, as well as writing frame for weaker pupils.

This 2-HOUR lesson teaches students how preparation, protection and prediction can lessen the damage and destruction caused by tropical storms. Pupils learn about the effectiveness of forecasting; as well as various precautions that can be taken prior to the storms arrival. Finally building protection methods are over-viewed. The pupils must then create their own educational hurricane brochure. This must inform citizens of how to keep safe during future storms.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The challenge of resource management module’ (Option choice - Energy management)

In this 1 HOUR lesson pupils learn about the characteristics of extreme weather. The effects of such events are over-viewed, and the frequency of extreme weather events in the UK are analysed through a time line exercise.

This detailed scheme of work contains instructions, suggested activities and lesson outlines for the climate change topic. The 7-9 WEEK scheme looks at the differences between renewable and non-renewable energies. The causes of global warming is covered, as well as its effects and management.

In this lesson pupils are required to write a newspaper report covering Disney’s use of sweatshops in China. A documentary is included for video notes, as well as an exemplar model answer and newspaper template. A marking grid is also attached to ease marking load and for student feedback.

This test assesses students understanding of both renewable and non renewable energies. The pupils are also asked questions on the causes, effects and management of global warming. The resource includes differentiated question papers as well as a mark scheme and revision homework sheet.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This 1 HOUR resource looks at the difference between constructive and destructive waves and investigate how they shape the coastline. The processes of weathering are over-viewed, as well as how the waves erode the coast through abrasion, solution attrition and hydraulic action.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘Economic futures in the UK module’. This TWO HOUR resource investigates causes of economic change within the UK. The resource highlights the different economic sectors, and students learn how and why these sectors have changed over time. Focus areas include de-industrialisation and decline of traditional industrial base, globalisation and government policies.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘Economic futures in the UK module’. This 1-2 HOUR resource starts by investigating the UK’s links to the rest of the world. Pupils undertake a map analysis task, to show how electronic communications are distributed globally. A skills based task is also used to show changes to UK migration over time. Pupils then use cards to highlight the benefits and problems of EU membership. A debate style exercise is used to allow students to express their own ideas. The importance of the Commonwealth is also considered.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The changing economic world’ module. This resource uses pupil led discussion tasks to encourage independent thinking. The session looks why TNC’s and developed nations choose to invest in LIC’s, and the advantages and disadvantages to this are considered. The economic stimulation created by industrial development is another key aspect of this resource. Challenging questions are provided as well as some model answer guidance.

This fun and engaging 1-2 HOUR lesson teaches pupils about types of renewable and non-renewable energy through a ’ ‘trump’ style exercise. Pupils will use the information booklets provided to create their own trumps cards! They will then shuffle their decks and play against each other until one champion is left.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The challenge of resource management module’

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The challenge of resource management module’ (Option choice - Energy management)

This end of unit exam tests students ability to: use compass directions, interpret map symbols and height, use four and six figure grid references, record latitude and longitude values and measure distances using a scale bar.