This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that covers population and spatial urban growth through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how population growth has affected the pattern of spatial growth and changing urban functions and land use in Rio de Janeiro.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Urban growth - Urban function - Land use and change - Economic change - Regeneration - Mapping; satellite images The lesson looks at the factors that shaped Rio in the first place focusing on place, space and scale. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces population growth through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand reasons for past and present trends in population growth and economic investment and growth, using Rio De Janeiro as a case study.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Population growth - Rural to urban migration - Push / Pull Factors - Interpreting population charts The lesson looks at the factors that shaped Rio in the first place focusing on place, space and scale. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces oil / fossil fuels and energy consumption in the UK. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand non-renewable energy sources, their impacts, how we use energy in the UK and how this may change in the future.’ This lesson covers the following themes: - Surprising uses of oil - How competition leads to conflict including a video on the current South China Sea escalation - Peak oil - How fossil fuels are formed - Changing energy consumption in the UK Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces urban site, situation and connectivity through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how site, situation and connectivity of a megacity, at various scales have affected its growth and function.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Megacities - Urban growth - Economic change - Regeneration - Site situation and connectivity The lesson looks at the factors that shaped Rio in the first place focusing on place, space and scale. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. I have also included a sample question in the pack for G&T students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Hurricanes/Typhoons and Mid-latitude storms with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand where 2 of the world’s most damaging weather hazards occur and will begin understand why this is.' In the lesson we look at: -Differences between tropical storms and mid-latitude storms. -The distribution of tropical and mid-latitude storms. -Global atmospheric circulation (including a cut out and colour diagram). -Why seasons happen. -An interactive plenary. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the One Child Policy to KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on population control policies. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what the One Child Policy is and why it was needed.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the impact of the one child policy.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of the One Child Policy The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces the Burgess Model, urbanisation, counter-urbanisation, sub-urbanisation, de-industrialisation and regeneration through a case study of New York City. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change on the Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand that urban population, distribution and spatial growth change over time.' In the lesson the students will explore a variety of locations in New York City ranging from CBD to the Outer Suburbs using 3D models and satellite images to identify changes in a standard set of attributes. As the journey commences we will highlight spatial links and difference between places. The Burgess model is applied at every step. New York was chosen as the subject to give some students some variety of place rather than simply focusing on the UK. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the location of football clubs in the UK as the starter lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand how to use an atlas to plot cities on a map and then describe and explain the distribution of football teams around the UK.’ In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Key geographical terms Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a challenge task included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces basic development indicators - standard of living and quality of life and evaluates ways of measuring development. The lesson is part of a unit on development on the Eduqas spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I know what is meant by development / SoL and QoL' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I know how we can measure different levels of development using different indicators' In the lesson we look at: -Standard of living -Quality of life -Measurable indicators -Key words of development -Positive multiplier effect of education -Evaluation usefulness of indicators Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces pollution in China to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the causes and effects of urban and industrial pollution. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 5 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the causes of environmental pollution in China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the negative social effects of environmental pollution in China.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of pollution in China - A drama based activity that requires imagination and group work - An extended piece of writing The lesson is designed to be visually engaging, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a quick review as these lessons take a lot of time and effort! Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces working conditions in Chinese factories to students aged 11-14 years. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on working conditions and factories. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint presentation and 2 worksheets. The lesson is primarily concerned with the issue of factory working conditions in developing countries and how it affects quality of life for the workers, the preceding lesson in the sequence covers the benefits of manufacturing and the following lesson in the sequence covers pollution. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what it’s like to work in some Chinese factories' In the lesson we look at: - Who are Foxconn - Working conditions in their factories - Reasons why these jobs are still in demand - How this affects us Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Please take the time to leave me a quick review on how you found the materials. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces manufacturing and the multiplier effect to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the benefits of manufacturing. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 4 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. This lesson covers: - Manufacturing - The multiplier effect and reasons for China's rise - Quality of Life - Standard of Living Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what manufacturing is' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how manufacturing has improved lives in the city.' In the lesson we look at the favourable conditions that gave rise to mass manufacturing in China and the benefits that this has for a society, there's some really strong geography here. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim so the lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully labelled worksheets with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These lessons take hours to make so please take the time to leave a quick review. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces Rural - Urban Migration to 11-14 year olds. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples such as rural-urban migration in Brazil. It consists of 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets, including homework. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what peoples lives are like in rural China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I can explain what makes people move from the countryside to the city.' The lesson covers: - The concept of push pull factors - Push pull factors in China - City life in china, building into the next lesson in the sequence The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. The lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces what fossil fuels are to KS3 students, it is part of a unit on Energy & Climate Change. Learning Outcome - 'I understand what fossil fuels are and why they are important.' It includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions etc. and differentiated handouts for the main activity.