A two page word document which explains how earthquakes occur, explains the key terms associated with earthquakes, briefly discusses the San Andreas Fault and uses the 2008 earthquake in Sichaun as a case study. Also includes a very simple diagram which shows some of the key terms e.g. focus & epicentre. For similar hand outs on Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes and Fold Mountains see my 'Shop' where you can buy all these hand outs in a bundle.

1. Hot Desert Climate PPT - A 26 slide PPT with transitions, images and underlined key words. Discusses location of climate type, precipitation, temperature, vegetation and animals. Has some ‘to do’ questions on slide 7/8 based on a graph showing rain and temperature levels. Also discusses desertification. Has a starter slide which explains the key terms associated with the topic. Two links to YouTube clips on the Sahel region (one with Qs) are also included. Slide 25 directs students to their workbook (Geoplanet by EDCO) and the final slide contains two past exam questions (Irish Junior Cert). Also attached is a word document with the most important key terms which could be projected as a lesson starter or could be distributed to the students and they could write the definition in themselves. The PPT uses the Sahel region as a case study and has maps/info on this region within the PPT. Attached is a PDF map which shows very clearly which countries lie within/make up part of the region. Also included is a word document with typed causes, consequences and solutions based on desertification. This should be copied, laminated and each sentence cut up. The students then work in small groups/pairs to categorize each sentence. This is a great starter activity to introduce this section of the desertification topic and will establish students’ prior knowledge. PPT then goes into more detail on the above (causes, consequences and solutions). This can be done after the activity. Last slide is a homework slide based on the textbook I use but can be changed or deleted to suit. 2. Second PPT is a 9 slide presentation on the Aswan Dam and how it acts as a solution to desertification. It contains maps and images, gives a general overview of the Dam and explains the pros and cons associated with the Dam. Final slide is a debate/think-pair-share slide where students are asked to think more about the pros/cons and to discuss whether they would or would not like a dam located near their area.

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 9 slide PPT which presents 'plurals' in French. The PPT firstly explains regular plurals, gives examples and has an exercise to follow. It then explains irregular plurals and again gives examples and has an exercise. Also explains how to change the definite and indefinite article. Transitions and animations are already included.

A 1 page word document with three sections based on regular ER verbs in French.

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 21 slide PPT based on Fold mountains. Suitable for 1st year students. Includes embedded video clips, key words and images/diagrams. There are some ‘to do’ and ‘homework’ slides which can be amended to suit the textbook, workbook or worksheet(s) you use yourself. The textbook and workbook we use is ‘Geography in Action’. For more on Plate tectonics or for a bundle including this PPT, see ‘My Shop’.

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 17 slide ppt based on physical descriptions. Includes notes on hair, eyes and size. Includes ‘to-do’ slides which can be updated with relevant page numbers from the textbook you use. The book referenced is ‘Allons-Y 1’. Also includes photos of 4 celebrities which can be used to prompt an oral or writing activity. Final slide is a writing task and the success criteria is listed.

A short 7 slide PowerPoint Presentation based on prepositions. Explains what a preposition is and focuses on prepositions of time/when to use them. Also included is a list of most useful/common prepositions in English which students can translate using a dictionary or you can go through in class. Final document is a worksheet with translations English-French.

A 14 slide ppt which introduces possessive adjectives. Includes notes, practice slides and two exercises. For more worksheets on possessive adjectives, 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 grid 6 x 6 with a variety of questions that may come up in an oral exam. I print and laminate these grids. Students work in pairs or small groups to play the game. Each pair will need two different coloured dice. They roll the dice and answer the question corresponding to the numbers on the dice. They take it in turns to ask/answer the questions. I use this game as a way of revising for the oral exam or for practicing oral French. Most questions are suitable for Junior Cert or Leaving Cert but questions can be changed to suit the needs and ability of your class.

5 detailed PowerPoint presentations on The Sea (based on Irish Junior Cycle Curriculum). PPT 1. Introduction to the sea/key terms/waves/processes PPT 2. Landforms of coastal erosion PPT 3. Landforms of coastal deposition PPT 4. People and the sea PPT 5. Coastal Protection There are lots of images/diagrams/video clips embedded into each ppt. Some slides direct students to homework/‘to-do’ tasks. The book I refer to is ‘Geography in Action’ (textbook and activity book). These slides can of course be adapted to suit your own class/textbook.

A full unit on the Black Lives Matter Movement. Includes specific and key vocab and expressions, a comprehenion with French questions and an opinion question. Excellent resource for preparing for opinion questions at Higher Level Leaving Cert.

A full lesson on the housing crisis - mentions Ireland in the piece, but can easily be adapted to suit your location. Has a list of key words/verbs/expressions that students must translate and classify (noun/verb/adjective etc…) and a gapfill exercise in response to an opinion-style question on the housing crisis. Once completed and corrected, this can serve as a sample answer for students.

A gap-fill exercise based on the advantages of learning a foreign language/French as a second language. This serves as a detailed sample answer for an opinion question once completed and corrected. Also has a follow-on ‘Trouvez dans le texte’ exercise which requires students to find different grammar elements in the text, e.g. an infinitive verb, a possessive adjective etc… Aimed at a higher level Leaving Cert/A-Level class.