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All my uploads are full, high quality lessons designed with a great deal of thought towards usability for both teacher and learner. If you like my resources please leave a review. Thanks!
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what drainage basins and open systems are for A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on freshwater and rivers.
**Key Aim: **
"To analyse the drainage basin as an open system with:
Inputs: Precipitation of varying type and intensity
Outputs: Evaporation and transpiration
Flows: Infiltration, throughflow, overland flow and base flow
Stores: Including vegetation, soil, aquifers and the cryosphere
Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. If there are any issues with the files or if links are broken I’m happy to help.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that focuses on the area around the Emirates Stadium in London. The lesson presents a variety of positive and negative viewpoints on sporting regeneration and is the third lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop.
Learning Outcome 1 – 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages that building a new football stadium can bring to a place.‘
In the lesson we look at:
-Sport
- Social and economic factors of sport as a regenerative driver.
- Local stakeholder analysis
-Geography of place and space
-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 challenge tasks included for higher attainment students.
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Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18)
Lesson: 3 - Consumption & Availability: Water, Land & Food
Key Concepts: Embedded water, Water Footprint, Nutrient Transition
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates how much water we use, how we use it and how much water is available. It also focusses on how rising food consumption impacts water and land resources. The lesson is the third in the unit on Resources.
The lesson covers the following:
⇨ The scale and impact of water consumption in HICs, MICs and LICs and how this differs.
⇨ The concept of embedded water, the water footprint method and water exports.
⇨ Global water availability.
⇨ The impact food production has on land use and agricultural land / soil.
⇨ The concept of ‘nutrient transition’ from staple crops to meat in developing countries.
⇨ Explaining trends in food consumption and availability around the world.
This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context.
Included in Lesson:
⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section).
⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these.
⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups.
The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
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Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18)
Lesson: 1 - Ecological Footprint & Carrying Capacity
Key Concepts: Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Overshoot
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means of measuring consumption and other associated concepts for A-Level students. The lesson is the second in a unit on Resources. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs.
The lesson covers the following:
⇨ The scale and impact of student’s consumption
⇨ The concept of the Ecological Footprint method, and its pros and cons
⇨ The scale and impact of global consumption
⇨ An illustrated explanation of carrying capacity
⇨ The concept of overshoot and it’s consequences
⇨ The combined impact of all three key concepts
This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context.
Included in Lesson:
⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section).
⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these.
⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups.
The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
Please feel free to leave a review :)
Happy teaching!
Option A: Freshwater (IBDP)
Syllabus Point: ‘The drainage basin as an open system with inputs, outputs, flows and stores.’
Key Question – ‘What are the basic functions of the hydrological cycle?’
This lesson covers the following themes:
-Open and closed systems
-Drainage basins
-Hydrological cycle (inputs / outputs / transfers / stores)
Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject - I’ve done the reading so you don’t have to. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concepts before class so they are well versed and we can simply discuss the topics.
It includes a presentation, handout and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a bundle.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather and part of a unit bundle and a two part bundle on storms in the UK, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK.'
In the lesson we look at:
- Recap on the causes of mid latitude storms
- Mapping
- Key facts of mid-latitude storms
- Coastal flooding
- Wind damage
- Place based examples of mid-latitude storms
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 for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced, differentiated 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! :)
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This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates what 'OPEC' is and the implications OPEC/controlling oil reserves has on the world. The lesson is the fourth lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘What and where is the UAE and why is it important?'
Learning Outcome 2 - 'Who are OPEC and what are its advantages / disadvantages?'
This lesson covers the following themes:
Place knowledge of the Middle East region
Knowledge of OPEC and 'cartels'
Oil demand, supply and consumption
Global problems and outcomes
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, challenge / extension 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 :)
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This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that is the second in a sequence on rivers, this lesson focuses on rainfall, temperature and climate charts . Although the lesson appears in a rivers unit it could very easily fit into a weather unit too or used as a standalone lesson. The lesson is also place based around Egypt, which could also be easily edited to suit your preferred location.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand the climate of Egypt and can confidently read a climate chart.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Characteristics of rainfall
- Characteristics of temperature
- Reading climate charts
- Plotting a climate chart
- Homework on global climate locations
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 handouts and homework 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 :)
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A bundle of lessons aimed at covering Oil & Natural Resources, for 11-14 year olds. The unit is fully annotated and contains explicit instructions of how to use the worksheets and and where they link into the powerpoint presentations.
This is a full 1 hour lesson that is focused on regeneration. The lesson requires students to analyse and evaluate a series of potential regeneration schemes and make a decision on their preferred option. This is the fourth lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop.
Learning Outcome 1 – 'I can analyse a range of regeneration projects and evaluate their effectiveness before selecting a ‘preferred option’ for a regeneration scheme in London.'
In the lesson we look at:
-Positive multiplier effect
-Regeneration schemes
-Decision making skills
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.
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This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the human and physical geography of Russia. The lesson is the fourth lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand the physical and human geography of Russia and why it is considered a global power.’
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Physical and human geography of Russia
- Atlas work
- Superpowers
- Russia’s future place in the world
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, challenge / extension 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 :)
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Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Geography / Ages 16-18)
Key Questions – ‘What are the variety of Greenhouse Gases and what impact do they have on warming in the atmosphere?’
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
*Climate Change: Anthropogenic climate change
*Climate Change: Global Warming Potential (to help explain the warming potential of the gases)
Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concepts before class so they are well versed and we can simply discuss the topics. You can do this or go through the concepts in class.
The lesson includes a presentation and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 3 lesson or whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Chinese culture and way of life to Key Stage 3 students. The lesson is the second lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I know what culture is, what Chinese culture is like and the way of life in China varies between places.
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of culture.
- An exploration of 3 different locations within China.
- What life is like for Chinese children.
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, challenge / extension 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 :)
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This is a 2-3 hour A-Level lesson that investigates how we measure globalisation to A-Level and IB DP students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on Globalisation and contains 1 x presentation, 1 x 7 page handout, 1 x KOF Press Release. The handout contains all the figures and weighting information your students need.
Key Question – ‘How Does Globalisation Vary Spatially?’
This lesson covers the following themes:
- A recap on globalisation
- A broken down explanation of the component parts of the KOF Index
- Task requiring the students to use the ranking.
- An evaluation of the effectiveness of the KOF Index.
- An exam style question.
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 labelled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a KOF press release thrown in for background reading.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :)
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L3- Soil as a natural resource
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• The importance of soil as a resource
• Soil profiles
• Perspectives on soil as a resource
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L1 - How do we use the earth as a natural resource?
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Spheres of the earth and how are they link together.
• What resources we need from the earth.
• Whether resources are renewable or non-renewable.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L7 - How can we use resources sustainably?
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Sustainability.
• Energy Mix.
• Sustainable strategies.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
Happy teaching!