A series of detailed resources with interactive elements and relevant tasks to support students studying in preparation for the U2 exam. The units contain materials that require the students to draw on relevant Knowledge, to make decisions, to solve problems and to evaluate issues. Much of the material can be printed out and there are numerous references to useful websites. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfL site, linked below.

Fieldwork notes, data and photo archive.

The activities are based on the 1:25000 OS Explorer Map OL12 map of the Central Beacons but the exercise is adaptable to other OS maps. It aims to develop an enjoyment in map reading by making an area ‘come alive’. Students find map locations of different human activities from written descriptions. An aerial photograph helps in a decision-making activity based on the people ‘in the map’. The completion of the activities by small groups enables the development of discussion skills. There is opportunity for literacy skills if written work is completed.

A unit of work to support understanding of the section on World Trade in the WJEC GCSE Geography (A) specification. The unit includes comprehensive notes with appropriate animations, a glossary of terms, activities to test understanding and model exam answers to questions. Pupils could use the units within their own study and parts could be used for whole class discussions. The materials are also suitable for other some exam board specifications.

These resources consist of a number of different folders intended to support teachers in the delivery of the WJEC specification. There are lesson plans and teaching strategies developed to encourage good practice among teachers of geology.

These activities could be used to support the study of the development of coasts at key stage 3 and to develop enquiry skills and the skills required to analyse maps, photographs and diagrams. At key stage 4 the materials support ‘the Ice, rivers and sea’ element of the WJEC GCSE geography (A - mainstream) syllabus, in particular how beaches and spits are shaped and using OS maps and photographic evidence to interpret the processes involved.

An illustrated PowerPoint presentation examining the geological history of the Canary Islands, with reference to La Palma and land slip events. The possible impact on The Eastern Seaboard of the USA and on Europe and Africa is explored.

Activity based on terms used when discussing, describing and explaining rock deformation.

Looking at and studying the Cardiff Bay area, what are the changes and will they benefit the local area?

This resource explores the human geography and economic activities of Snowdonia.

Introduces scale in relation to maps.

A series of project packs for 5-11 created by 6 Cardiff Primary Schools to initiate project work with their partner schools in Somaliland. These resources focus particularly on ESDGC themes and the new Skills Framework and could be easily adapted to fit short or long term partnership projects with schools in any country.

Looking at the causes of the flooding in 1990 and what has been learnt.

A resource that helps students learn about urban land use patterns using the Burgees and Hoyt models.

Using the wind to create electricity.

A unit of work to support understanding of the section on World Trade in the WJEC GCSE Geography (A) specification. The unit includes comprehensive notes with appropriate animations, a glossary of terms, activities to test understanding and model exam answers to questions. Pupils could use the units within their own study and parts could be used for whole class discussions. The materials are also suitable for other some exam board specifications.

Thinking skills activities based on Gelligaer Wind farm also developing sketch map, memory map and classification skills.

This resource provides a decision making exercise and case study of coastal erosion management at Penarth. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfl site, linked below.

Exemplar Folio and Coursework Tasks for Entry Level Geography. These materials consist of exemplar folio and coursework tasks and are intended to provide practical support for teachers delivering the WJEC Entry Level Certificate in Geography.

A lesson explaining the formation of terminal moraine and ribbon lakes.