AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2A: In this lesson we look at the what urban sustainability is and how it can be achieved. The lesson has two retrieval practice starter options for you to populate. We then introduce the concept of urban sustainability. The pupils then complete a variety of tasks as we look at water conservation (with Cape Town as an example of water stress). Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Methods of energy conservation, waste management and recycling, and creating green spaces. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

This is a template for analysing geographical issues by examining what we should stop doing, what we should start doing and what we should continue to do. It works for most geographical issues though of course. I hope it proves useful. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

This is a collection of GCSE revision sheets, best printed A3 for the following units.:- Unit 1: Tectonic Hazards: Comparing the earthquakes in Chile and Nepal Hot Deserts: The Thar Desert Rainforests: Characteristics of Tropical Rainforests Unit 2: The Urban World: Lagos revision map Urban Change in the UK: London revision map The Changing UK Economy: Revision map

A variation of the popular learning journey idea, but with a river instead. Obviously you start from the top (source) though with this one! Hope that it proves to be useful. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A template for a worksheet I use with GCSE and A-Level students to highlight the regional impacts of climate change and rate their severity. It is fully editable so can be adapted when new statistics come to light! Hope this proves useful. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the latest specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at transportation and depositional landforms such as moraines, drumlins and erratics. The starter is glaciation-themed retrieval quiz. We then look at the idea of the glacial conveyor belt, what glacial till is and what the difference between sorted and unsorted material is and why they form in different environments. The pupils create diagrams of both. We then consider moraines and the different types of moraines. The pupils have a diagram to annotate and label. We then consider drumlins, the pupils again create diagrams and learn why they show direction of movement and collective called ‘basket of eggs’ topography. We then briefly look at erratics and how they can also show the history of glacier movement. We finish with a 4 mark GCSE-style exam question with guidance on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the latest specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at the types of erosional landforms you find in glaciated landscapes. The starter is just a quick coast-themed retrieval practice quiz which has been left blank so you can add your own questions. We start by looking at the erosive power of glaciers and how corries form in highland areas. The pupils create a sequential diagram to show how a corrie forms from small nivation hollows. We then look at aretes and pyramidal peaks with examples of each and then look at how erosion has created a variety of further highland erosional features when the pupils annotate a diagram of a highland glaciated area. We finish with a 6 mark GCSE-style exam question with guidance on how to answer it. The lesson also uses some video clips to help the pupils visualise these features. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the latest specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition in glacial environments. The starter is just a quick photo mystery around glacial deposits. We then look at the extent of the ice sheet during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). We introduce freeze-thaw weathering as the principle type of weathering in glacial environments as the pupils create a sequential diagram. The pupils are provided with a diagram to annotate for the processes of abrasion and plucking. We watch a video on the transportation of material by the glacier and the pupils create a diagram. They then construct a paragraph on transportation by guessing the missing words using the picture prompts. They also construct a paragraph on deposition based on sentence fragments. We finish with a 4 mark GCSE-style exam question with guidance on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the place of the UK in the wider world. The lesson starts with a quick retrieval practice quiz true or false quiz. We then introduce some of the organisations that the UK is a member of and how this can give the UK global influence. The pupils then use a hexagon template to create an annotated diagram on our trade, transport, cultural and communication links. We then consider the UK’s relationship with the EU post-brexit and remind ourselves of how the UK left the EU. The pupils complete a cost/benefit analysis of this with explanation. We then look at the Commonwealth and the pupils complete an exercise that looks at the diversity of countries size and economies using indicators (Atlas or internet access needed). We then finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A template for revising geographical case studies, with guidance on how to complete the sections. *Please note that some of the fonts displayed may not work on your version of Power Point. But it is all editable. Hope it proves useful! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE history lesson for The Power & The People thematic unit. In this lesson we look at how Oliver Cromwell should be remembered. We start with a simple retrieval practice quiz ‘. We discuss the Commonwealth briefly before the pupils complete a text analysis using highlighters on events immediately after Charles’ execution. We then have a look at the evidence for Cromwell being either a hero or a dictator. We look at the Diggers and the Levellers as challenges to the Commonwealth with the aid of a video clip. We then briefly look at the Commonwealth’s end and the Restoration before finally considering several portrayals of oliver Cromwell from 4 different sources. The pupils complete a task called ‘The Gallery of Cromwell’ where they dissect the different interpretations of Cromwell and the reasons for this. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

FREE AQA GCSE history lesson for The Power & The People thematic unit. In this lesson we look at the New Model Army and events of the English Civil War. We start with a simple retrieval practice quiz. We then look at theRump Parliament where the pupils complete a simple piece together the story activity. We then look at the events of the trail and the pupils complete a visual scale around how confident parliament is on Charles’ guilt using information slides about the events of the trial. We then look at the execution of Charles and the pupils write an account of this from either the parliamentarian side or the royalist side. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE history lesson for The Power & The People thematic unit. In this lesson we look at the New Model Army and events of the English Civil War. We start with a simple retrieval practice quiz ‘whose graves are these?’. We have a brief recap of the short and long term causes of the Civil War using picture prompts. We then look at the outbreak of war and Cromwell’s changes to the army. The pupils are asked to explain why each of the changes Cromwell introduced made them a more effective fighting force. We then look at the differences in the soldiers of both forces and the pupils label the diagrams. We then move onto the events of the war and the pupils complete a ‘Swingometer’, by marking on the dial who they think the war is going in favour of. After briefly looking at tjhe second Civil War the pupils then complete a ‘How useful is this source?’ question on the Soldiers Catchisme. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the evidence and reasons for a north-south divide in the UK. The lesson starts with a retrieval practice task. We then briefly look at a cartoon illustrating the economic differences between the North and South of England. After introducing the concept of a North-South divide the pupils create a ‘Road to the North South Divide’ in there books by annotating a road to show how the divide was established. We then use evidence from a data table to annotate a map showing the divide. The pupils then look at the strategies that have been adopted to re-balance the difference. They use information slides (LEP’s, enterprise zones and the Lancashire LEP) and video clips to make notes for Boris Johnson to address the public about he North-South Divide. Finally we answer an exam question with some guidance for the pupils on how to answer. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the changing transport infrastructure of the UK. The lesson starts with a retrieval practice task. We then briefly consider what infrastructure means before looking at what the problems with the UK’s existing infrastructure is. The pupils create a mind map for this. We then look at projects that the UK is undertaking or has recently undertaken to improve transport connections. The pupils have a map of the UK to annotate using information slides that can be placed around the room, on tables or in groups. We look at a short video clip on Crossrail and the pupils answer questions about the impacts the project being over schedule and over budget has had on local people and the economy. There is a consolidation task which gives pupils a choice or questions to answer. We finish with a 6-mark practice question with some guidance on how to respond. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the changing rural landscapes of the UK. The lesson starts with a practice task. We then look at a cartoon which is showing rural-urban migration together with other geographical concepts. We then look at the reasons for people moving into rural areas. We then introduce two examples, one of rural population growth (South Cambridgeshire) and the other of rural population decline (Outer Hebrides). The pupils have a task worksheet to complete with various tasks for them to tackle. We finish with a 6-mark practice question with some guidance on how to respond. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the environmental impacts of quarrying in the UK. The lesson starts with a quick true or false retrieval practice quiz with sound effects. We then look at a photo of a quarry and the pupils think about all the impacts the quarry may be having on the physical environment. There are possible answers on the next slide. We then look at ways that industry might be able to become more sustainable. The pupils have hexes and are asked to develop the points further by explaining their potential impacts. There are suggestions on the following slide. We then look at quarrying and Torr Quarry as an example. The pupils have an info sheet and a knowledge organiser to complete with questions relating to Torr Quarry and Quarrying. There is also a video clip on quarry restoration to help with this section. We finish with a 4-mark practice question with some guidance on how to respond. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the post-industrial economy and how it has changed the UK economy. The lesson starts with a quick retrieval practice quiz. We then introduce the idea of a post-industrial economy. The pupils then complete an information gathering exercise where they collect information on three sections of the economy that are behind these changes, development of IT technology, the services industry and finance and research and development. All the information is recorded in a A3 knowledge organiser. We then finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we introduce the economy and how it has changed over time and why. The lesson starts with a quick retrieval practice quiz. We then introduce the idea of the economy with the pupils completing a Frayer model, we then look at where the UK is in international standings currently and where it might be in the future. We then look at the structure of the economy, we remind ourselves of the different sectors with a sorting task and then look at how the UK’s economy has changed over time. The pupils complete a worksheet and complete a pie chart. We then look at the main drivers in this change and the pupils use information sheets/slides to complete a worksheet. We then finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer