A selection of activities that pupils can use mid-way through or at the end of a unit or to top up learning at any point during the course. Students watch a video clip/clips or DVD on the subject. They then add detail to the mindmap. The GCSE question in the centre of the page links all of the content back to a GCSE context. Pupils complete this in purple pen to top up learning & demonstrate understanding. Tricky SPaG has been identified & pupils copy it 3 times. The resources cover much of what schools are asking for, in terms of topping up learning.

An information sheet linked to the impacts that humans have upon glacial/ski resort areas. Sheet can be given to pupils and used to create a booklet, mindmap, storyboard or to answer questions. It is great for independent learning.

A full lesson on the major imports & exports to and from the UK. Pupils create a flow line & proportional data presentation. They learn key content whilst putting it into a data/statistics content. Includes marking statements that can be printed and stuck onto completed work. Pupils loved this lesson. Suitable for all 1-9 specifications. Just check the terminology is correct for the exam board that you are using.

All the resources needed to teach pupils about the demographic transition model. Probably 3 lessons worth of work. I’ve even added feedback sheets to allow for speedy marking. Just print & staple to pupil work & assessments. Suitable for all age groups & easily amended to suit all GCSE geography specifications.

A great lesson that covers a variety of urban trends. I based this on the pupils local area, but it could very simply be adapted to your own area. The GCSE Q & A really tests their understanding. Covers most new 1-9 gcse geography specifications, but terminology may need slightly altering. A great lesson that covers key geographical content and statistical analysis and explaining.

A great lesson that covers a variety of aspects related to diversity across the UK, with a specific focus upon London & Newcastle. Students play a game in pairs and use the game cards to add to their GCSE style question (some counters/tokens are needed for the game). I’ve included marking & feedback sheet that just needs printing off & cutting to save you loads of time & give great personalised feedback. Covers most new 1-9 gcse geography specifications, but terminology may need slightly altering.

A great lesson that covers a variety of aspects related to diversity across the UK. I deliver parts of this by using the internet and looking at industrial decline in Newcastle (ship building & coal mine closures under the Thatcher government) and the remainder of the lesson by using the data sheets. These can be copied in colour and laminated. Covers most new 1-9 gcse geography specifications, but terminology may need slightly altering. A great lesson that covers key geographical content and statistical analysis and explaining.

A nice lesson on many elements linked to the new science and geography 1-9 specifications. Covers location of major ecosystems, biotic & abiotic, food webs, analysis, climate graphs and species. Worksheet is best printed in A3. Pupils cut & sick & explain the key elements.

A nice lesson that cover the key components of both the water & nutrient cycles. Linked to the new GCSE 1-9 specifications for science & geography. Pupils end up creating an explanation of both processes.

A great lesson that introduces the topic of development. It challenges preconceptions and also allows pupils to map distribution. Promotes independent learning. Designed for the new 1-9 gcse specifications.

A resource that includes all of the key information related to a Delhi case study. I had my pupils create a mindmap about each key heading (outline included), but pupils could create a city guide or newspaper articles too. Promotes independent work and allows the teacher to support students as they work. I printed this on A3 & in colour & laminated them. This way they can be kept & used for many years.

This is a great task that asks students: What would we do if an asteroid was going to hit the earth? It looks at the countries that would be effected, which involves some mapping & maths work. It then goes on to looking at what the earths options would be. They choose what to do. Finally pupils look at who they would choose to save. A great SMSC or geography KS3 lesson.

A fantastic lesson (covers 3 periods) that introduces the skills needed to explain things well. This is our introductory geography lesson and always goes down well. Has a focus upon the enhanced greenhouse effect. Kids loved doing this. Took about 6 hours to create & design, so will save you a lot of time.

A simple, but highly effective lesson providing pupils with the skills of how not to copy work out. This has proved really important in promoting independent learning. Includes marking sheets to simply print off to save time. Students get an understanding of key the critical nature of having to understand key vocabulary, in order to re-phrase things.

A super lesson that explores the impact the global food production could have upon the planet. Issues such as water, transportation & population growth are covered. A great synoptic task. GCSE style question added to test understanding. 2 styles of teacher feedback (marking) included to save time. Just print off & do yourself or get pupils to peer assess. Students use the information sheet (no need for books) to create an information sheet. I normally use a large piece of sugar paper & get pupils to work on their own. I would recommend printing the information sheet in colour & in A3 & laminating it, to be used again. The cartoon strip is best in A3 too. Links well to much of the new 1-9 specification and was used as part of the KS3 SOW.

A lesson that explores how river features are created. waterfalls to a gorge meanders to oxbow lakes levees Students use the information sheet (no need for books). Promotes independent learning. I would recommend printing the information sheet in colour & in A3 & laminating it, to be used again. The cartoon strip is best in A3 too. Links well to much of the new 1-9 specification and was used as part of the KS3 SOW.

A lesson that explores how river features & management associated with the Holderness coastline. (3 lessons really) Pupils have a choice of tasks. All materals are differentiated to allow access to learning for all pupils. Students use the information sheet (no need for books). Promotes independent learning. I would recommend printing the information sheet in colour & in A3 & laminating it, to be used again. Links well to much of the new 1-9 specification and was used as part of the KS3 SOW.

A booklet that allows pupils to practice a wide and varied number of skills on school grounds. It supports pupils in the development of key skills needed for GCSE geographical success. e.g. grid references, mapping, location, data presentation, data evaluation, questionnaires, methods and explaining. Pupils use the booklet as a step by step guide to work through tasks, after collection of data on the school grounds. Simple hypotheses are included along with the opportunity for conclusions. It will require the changing of the Google earth image of the school, with your own. This takes roughly half a term for year 7.

A great lesson that covers the human, social and environmental impacts of water transfer schemes in the UK. 8 resources in total (took about 10 hours to create). This is based on the gravity scheme that transports water from the Elan valley to Birmingham. Pupils have a choice of tasks and promotes independence & creativity. I have also included marking sheets that just need printing off. The GCSE links really tests their understanding. Covers most new 1-9 gcse geography specifications.

All the materials needed to teach pupils about the human & natural causes of climate change. This took many hours to plan & create. Students work independently (using the information sheets), no need for books.