Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
Three lessons on the coastal processes of erosion and transportation. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications.
One lesson covers the 4 types of erosion. Another lesson covers the 4 types of transportation and the final lesson covers the process of longshore drift.
The lessons are planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppts; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This lesson is designed for a year 9 group however, it can be used with a GCSE group as well. The lesson focuses on how water (waves or rivers) can transport rocks. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The four types of transportation are covered in this lesson; traction, saltation, suspension and solution.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There are challenged tasks as well as support resources.
This is a GCSE lesson on longshore drift. The lesson focuses on how longshore drift operates and how it affects sediments along the coast. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson starts with a video clip about longshore drift. It then moves on to a diagram and writing task on longshore drift. The next phase of the lesson is an analysis task where students use resources to explain the effect of longshore drift on sediments. The final task is a geo skills task using a picture and a satellite image. The lesson ends with a recap plenary.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be easily adapted for a year 9 group.
4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There is good use of sketches, a satellite image, a picture, a writing frame and some geo skills and challenge (think) tasks.
This is a GCSE lesson on the different types of erosion. The lesson focuses on how waves cause the four types erosion along coastlines. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. However, the lesson can be easily adapted for a year 9 group.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There is good use of sketches, satellite images and a picture.
4. Key knowledge and skills covered in the lesson are; the four types of erosion, factors that can influence the rate of erosion and identifying evidence of erosion using images.
There are three (3) lessons in this bundle about cities.
The first lesson is on mega cities. It looks on the definitions of mega cities, their locations, causes and effects of their growth.
The second lesson is on primate cities and world cities. It compares primate cities ad world cities with mega cities.
The third lesson is on sustainable cities. It looks the strategies being used across the world to make cities sustainable.
These lessons meet the new GCSE specifications however, they are planned well enough to be easily adapted to an AS/A-level group.
This is a GCSE lesson on sustainable cities/eco-cities. The lesson focus is on how mega cities and other large cities are trying to be more sustainable. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson covers the characteristics of eco-cities/sustainable cities.
4. The lesson identifies strategies that are now being used to make cities sustainable.
5. The lesson includes a number of video clips about sustainable cities including two case study examples of sustainable cities.
There are three (3) lessons on coasts included in this bundle.
One lesson is an introduction lesson on coasts focusing on the features by the coast and the importance of learning about it in schools.
The other lesson is on wave and tide formation including a look at the features of a wave.
The final lesson is on constructive and destructive waves (including swash and backwash); how they compare and how the affect the coasts differently.
All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them - starter, learning activities with resources and plenary.
There are three lessons in this bundle on floods.
1. One lesson covers the nature and causes and effects of floods.
2. The other lesson covers the flood defences focusing on hard and soft engineering solutions and a case study on the Thames Barrier. This is a differentiated lesson for lower ability group.
3. The final lesson is also on flood management however, this lesson is differentiated for a higher ability group or a GCSE group. The key ideas of the 3ps are included in this lesson as well.
This is a GCSE lesson on the stages of urbanisation. The lesson focuses on how cities change overtime. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson covers the stages of urbanisation from industrialisation to urban regeneration and re-urbanisation.
4. The lesson uses the Clarke-Fisher model to linked the stages of urbanisation with development. It lays the foundation for studying the Clarke-Fisher model in later lessons.
5. The lesson allows students to explore how land uses and urban functions has changed overtime.
This is an A-level lesson on global governance. Key concepts covered in the lesson are the definition of global governance, the causes for global governance and the global commons. Other facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is one of the most active and destructive hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean area on records. Thousands of people (including British nationals) have been affected by hurricanes this hurricane season. There is never a better opportunity to teach about hurricanes whether or not it's on your LS for T1.
Here we have three (3) lessons that explore the science behind hurricane formation, an analysis of the social and economic impact of hurricanes and finally a look at ways hurricanes can be managed to minimise the loss of lives.
All the resources to deliver the lessons are included with the lessons. Just download and teach.
Three very good GCSE (can be adapted for KS3 if needed) lessons on coasts. One lesson on wave and tide formation, another on constructive and destructive waves and as bonus an introduction lesson on coasts. All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them. Key concepts and skills covered in the lessons are:
1. How wind, earth and the moon form waves and tides?
2. Swash an backwash
3. Destructive and constructive waves
4. Map skills; using grid references and symbols
5. Diagrams and sketch maps
6. Exam questionnning
This is a GCSE where the learning is focus on comparing constructive and destructive waves. The lesson will allow students to analyse the different types of waves and how they affect the coast differently. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group.
2. The lesson starts by exploring how waves affect the coast using the concepts swash and backwash. There is a great little activity that will allow students to differentiate between swash and backwash. The lesson then moves on to compare constructive and destructive waves. A very straightforward activity is used here; students will be able to access the information easily and the teacher can then focus on writing/exam response techniques here. The lesson will become analytical now where students have to apply the knowledge to three different scenarios.
3. The lesson is differentiated. There are visual aids including diagrams, images and a video clip. There are also challenge activities throughout to stretch students' understanding. There are some clever tasks that are designed to get students to apply their knowledge. This is key to doing well in the new GCSE specifications.
4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson introducing students to waves. The lesson allows students to discover what are waves and tides and how they form. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group.
2. The lesson starts by exploring the features of a wave through the use of diagrams and keywords. It then moves on to look at how waves form. The second half of the lesson focuses on tides and how they form before ending with a challenge task.
3. The lesson is differentiated through the use of images, video clips, keyword banks and diagrams. Students will be engaged and challenged regardless of their level.
4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
There are two lessons here on large urban areas/cities. Both are carefully planned and suited for a GCSE group however, they can be easily adapted for an AS group. One of the lesson is on mega cities; focusing on the definition, distribution and pros and cons of mega cities. The other lesson is a comparison of three different groups of cities - mega cities, primate cities and world cities. This lesson explores the characteristics of all three types of cities an then uses some clever activities to challenge students to explain the differences between them.
This is a GCSE lesson on mega cities which is an integral part of the urbanisation unit on the new specifications. The lesson allows students to examine the definition, location and impact of mega cities. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson starts by exploring the features of a mega city with a carefully planned starter. It then moves on two map tasks which are relevant to the learning. Students will be engage with both activities. A video clip is then used as a stimulus for students to examine the pros and cons of mega cities before moving on to the plenary.
2. The starter, mini-plenary and main plenary were carefully planned to reinforce the key objectives of the lesson.
3. The lesson is a practical one where students will be sharpening their map and thinking skills.
4. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group.
2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is an introduction lesson to coastal studies. It’s ideal for the first lesson of the term with a KS3 or GCSE group (low ability in particular). Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson covers the definition and identification of key features at the coast. It also covers examples of human uses of the coast and why it is important to learn about coasts in geography.
2. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for active learning. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson has a variety of geographic and differentiated learning resources; photos (including aerial photos), an OS map, factsheets, keyword banks and model answers.
4. Key skills that students will use are photo analysis (including analysing photos at oblique angles), grid reference, compass skills and written description skills.
This is an introductory lesson on Africa. The learning is focus on the location and key features of Africa and is the first in a series of lessons on Africa. It is suitable for KS3 students but teachers can easily adapt it for GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach!
2. The lesson starts by looking at the location of Africa from different perspectives. It then develops with students identifying and locating some amazing features of Africa using maps and atlases. There is a quiz at the end of the lesson that can be used to monitor progress.
3. The lesson is mainly a map skills lesson so students will be engage in practical way. There are opportunities though for group discussions.
4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with self assessment.
This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach!
2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems.
3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning.
4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.
This is a lesson introduces students to the main ingredients of a good map. Students will then get a chance to apply their learning by creating a sketch map using these qualities. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach!
2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities.
3. The lesson is a map based lesson however, there are opportunities for discussions and reflection on the use of maps.
4. The lesson is a very practical - students will be engage in a kinaesthetic activity throughout.
