A 22 slide PPT which introduces the weather instruments. Based on Irish curriculum so discusses the work of Met Eireann but this can of course be changed to suit the country/curriculum. Discusses each weather instrument, what it is used for and the unit of measurement for each. Doesn't go into detail about the workings of each instrument. Contains plenty of images of the instruments as well as a think-pair-share exercise, a class activity (which can be adapted to suit whatever textbook you are using) and a homework slide (which again will need to be adapted to suit the textbook in use). Also have included a graphic organizer on which the students can summarize what they have learnt.

A 15 slide PPT with animations and transitions inserted. Explains cool temperate oceanic climates using Ireland as the reference country. Discusses location, temperature, precipitation, agricultural opportunities, vegetation and animals. Contains a 'to do' slide with 2 questions linked to factors affecting climate (see my shop for this PPT) and also has a 'debate' slide with two questions for discussion. This could be done as part of a think-pair-share exercise or as a whole class discussion/debate. Also attached is a short worksheet on the topic which could be assigned for homework or used as an exam.

A 14 slide PPT which discusses the factors affecting climates and the factors which affect local climates. Includes a closing slide with 3 recap questions as well as two think-pair-share discussions. Also includes all animations and transitions. There are 2 cloze tests to go with the PPT which could be used as homework tasks, recap worksheets or as exams.

A 15 slide PPT on Aid and how aid is given to the Global South. Focuses on Irish Aid programs. Contains illustrations and maps.

A complete study of ROCKS - suitable for Junior Cert/GCSE students. A 43 slide PPT describing each of the three rock types using two examples for it. Includes images and videos (hyperlinks inserted - click on the title of the video to get brought to the YouTube video), key terms and learning intentions. To-do slides/homework slides refer to the ‘Geography in Action’ book and workbook. Map of Ireland with counties labelled - referred to in PPT. Cloze test for assessment of key terms. Uses of rocks PPT - A 17 slide PPT explaining how different types of rocks are used. Also includes a casestudy. Videos and images included (hyperlinks and one embedded video). Again, portfolio task and to-do slide refer to the ‘Geography in Action’ workbook. Tic-Tac-Toe assessment on Rocks An end of topic exam on the topic.

A 3 page revision hand out on the water cycle, clouds and rainfall. Well laid out in grids and so, easy to follow. Includes key terms, essential diagrams and a sample answer on relief rainfall. Can be used for initial teaching but I use in 3rd year for revision. For more revision hand outs or detailed PPTs on these topics, see 'My Shop'

A 64 slide PowerPoint Presentation on the subject of Energy from a geographical perspective. Discusses Natural Resources, renewable and non-renewable energy sources. There are lots of diagrams/illustrations and videos embedded into the ppt. There are also several ‘to-do’/‘homework’ slides which direct the students to their textbook or activity book. We use ‘Geography in Action’ but these slides can be adapted to suit your own class/books.

A 39 slide PPT based on soils. Includes images and graphs. Key points are underlined for easy note taking. Discusses how soils are formed and what the main components of soils are. Has a link to a Youtube clip which reiterates soil formation key points and explains the different layers of soil in basic terms. Then explains the soil profile/layers of soil. Finally mentions Irish soils and discusses brown soils and podzol soils in detail. Contains some ‘to do’ and homework slides which can be adapted to suit the class/curriculum. All transitions/animations are in place so it’s ready to use! Textbook and workbook referred to in PPT are ‘Geoplanet’ by EDCO.