Complete lesson covering employment inequalities. Designed for the Regenerating Places scheme of work in the Edexcel A-level but suitable for other specifications too. Lesson includes: Do Now Explanation of employment variations and the link to quality of life indices Summary of the IMD, including pros and cons Link to IMD maps and postcode data Printable info sheets with maps/graphs showing inequalities and printable UK map that students can annotate Optional Spearman’s Rank sheet that students could complete in class or for homework

Complete lesson on ageing populations, with Japan used as a case study. Designed for KS3 but could be used at KS4 too. Lesson includes: 2 different Do Now activities to choose from Engagement activity - guess the mystery man Population distribution of Japan and helpsheet Video and discussion questions AfL - correct the mistakes Newspaper article and questions Exit ticket questions

Complete lesson covering China’s population distribution and the reasons for its distribution. Lesson includes: 2 x Do Nows to choose from Describing China’s distribution activity Videos comparing different parts of China Labelling map task and explaining China’s distribution Question practise to consolidate Plenary

Complete lesson covering some of the reasons why people live on floodplains, with a focus on the Mississippi River. Lesson includes: Do Now Drainage basin explanation and keyword match-up Describe the route of the Mississippi using maps Comprehension questions covering why people live on the Mississippi floodplain with printable info sheet Spot the mistakes AfL Exam question plenary

Complete lesson covering solutions to water scarcity and water insecurity. Lesson includes: Do Now Video and question about desalination 8 information cards about different strategies, with table to complete Extension questions Diamond 9 categorising activity Plenary

Complete lesson covering nationalism, identity and loyalty. Lesson was designed for the Migration, Identity & Sovereignty topic in the Edexcel Geography A-level. Lesson includes: Do Now Explanation of how nationalism is reinforced through education, sport and politics Discussion of what is ‘Britishness’ Explanation of how our national character has changed over time Examples of nationalism in other states Explanation of the link between nationalism & the British countryside 4 mark exam question and model answer Explanation of the link between globalisation, migration & national identity Printable news article and questions Discussion plenary

33 mark end of topic test for the Weather Hazards & Climate Change topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.

44 mark end of topic test for the Global Development topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions, skills & mathematical questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.

Complete lesson covering the causes and impacts of suburbanisation and counter-urbanisation. Lesson includes: Do Now Graph and discussion Mind map reasons for suburbanisation Explanation of counter-urbanisation Printable sheet that students use to categorise the impacts of suburbanisation and counter-urbanisation Plenary

Complete lesson covering the relative success of the UN and an evaluation of this, followed by a study of how states sometimes act outside of the UN (especially in ‘failed states’). Lesson includes: Do Now Printable reading and table to complete on UN success and failure in Iran and the DRC Table to complete on the successes and failures of UN action Possible 4 mark exam question Video demonstrating why some countries act unilaterally outside the UN Summary of ‘failed states’ and accompanying map Printable reading and table to complete summarising 3 key events that have taken place outside the UN Plenary - correct the mistakes

Complete lesson covering the human factors that have slowed down development in East Africa. Lesson includes: Do Now Keyword definitions Comparison of colonial map of Africa with contemporary map Reading and comprehension questions (longer double-sided reading and shorter option in the slides) AfL check for understanding Ranking the key factors activity (including physical factors from a previous lesson) Scaffolded writing about the most significant factor Plenary

Complete lesson covering the key human and physical reasons why the UK is a developed country or HIC. Lesson includes: Do Now Key development indicators for the UK Think, pair, share questions about the UK Card sort or categorising activity using key info cards Whole class AfL activity I do, we do writing tasks Plenary

Complete lesson covering the 4 main terrestrial ecosystems found in the UK. Lesson includes: Do Now Photos and prompts on each ecosystem Categorise activity - categorise descriptions into each ecosystem Challenge task on threats to each ecosystem Spot the mistakes AfL activity Plenary

Complete case study booklet (14 pages) for the Human Geography paper in Edexcel A GCSE Geography. Includes detailed case study information on all the relevant case studies in the spec, including: River Severn Isle of Wight Hurricane Sandy - impacts and responses Typhoon Haiyan - impacts and responses California drought - impacts and responses Namibia drought - impacts and responses Sustainable management of the Amazon Sustainable management of Epping Forest

Complete lesson covering the distribution of economic activity in the UK. Lesson includes: Do Now Explanation of distribution and what it means 3 printable worksheets covering primary, secondary and tertiary industry with activities to complete (can be differentiated by ability) Plenary

Complete lesson covering economic change in the UK over time, and the reasons for this change. Lesson includes: Do Now Paired graph activity Describe the graph Annotate key explanations onto the graph AfL activity - correct the mistakes Writing summary and plenary

Complete lesson covering the changing balance between public and private investment in India, including a focus on the advantages and disadvantages of 2 specific private sector investments in India. Lesson includes: Do Now - recap questions (can be edited if not Edexcel) Thought for the lesson - why is Tesco now found in India? Keyword match-up and AfL to check understanding Explanation of how public and private investment in India is changing (and accompanying questions) 3 mark exam question and model answer Video on Coca Cola in India Printable reading on Coca Cola & Microsoft - students identify the advantages & disadvantages Spot the mistakes AfL Plenary - 8 mark question to complete

Lesson covering V-shaped valleys. Designed for KS3 but could be used for KS4. Includes: Do Now activity Diagrams showing the formation of a v-shaped valley Explanation of lateral and vertical erosion Main activity drawing and labelling the diagram OS map activity with a v-shaped valley Plenary

Complete lesson on meanders and ox-bow lakes. Designed for KS3 but could easily be used with KS4 as well. Activities include: Do Now Explanation of how meanders work Difference between point bars and river cliffs and AfL activity Gap fill activity Diagram drawing and labelling River Thames prediction using maps Correct the mistakes plenary

Complete lesson on strategies to manage rivers and flooding. Designed for KS3 but could be used at KS4 too. Lesson includes: Do Now River cross-section and questions Information sheet on all the strategies and table to complete Extension activity using different flooding scenarios AfL to check understanding Speed dating plenary to allow students to question their partners