This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates urban challenges and opportunities through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering 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 the opportunities and challenges for people living in a megacity due to rapid population growth.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Life in favelas - Opportunities and challenges for rural-urban migrants - Negative multiplier effects / cycle of poverty 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 investigates sustainable bottom up development through an urban case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. Learning Outcome 1 - I understand the advantages and disadvantages of community and NGO-led bottom-up strategies for making Rio more sustainable. This lesson covers the following themes: - Key word definition - Comparison of bottom up and top down development - Worldwide examples of bottom up development - In-depth investigation and evaluation of 5 different bottom up projects in Rio's favelas - Higher level worksheet 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 investigates top down development through an urban case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages of government led top-down strategies for making Rio more sustainable.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Urban challenges and context for development in Rio - An overview of top down development strategies - An exploration and evaluation of 3 top down case studies in Rio 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 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. :) 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!

Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 4 - Consumption & Availability: Energy Key Concepts: The Energy Mix, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Nuclear Power ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates energy consumption and availability through the lens of the ‘energy mix’ and how the options that are available for a country to meet it’s energy needs vary by location and level of development. ⇨ It also focusses on the pros and cons of each source of energy and the impact they may have on water and food. ⇨ The lesson is the fourth in Unit 3: Resources on the Diploma course (though can easily be used for A-Level also) also available as a lesson bundle. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The concept of a nation’s ‘energy mix’ - ie. the combination of power sources it utilises to meet its needs. ⇨ The global energy mix and how this is changing over time. ⇨ The multiple factors that affect a country’s energy mix. ⇨ A ‘from the front’ taught section on the pros and cons of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. ⇨ An evaluation / analysis of renewables vs. nuclear power. 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!

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. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Unit: IBDP 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 IB Diploma students. The lesson is the second in the unit on Resources. 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!

Course: IB DP Geography (can also be used for A-Level) Unit: Resources Lesson: 1 - Poverty & the New Global Middle Class Key Concepts: Absolute poverty, Extreme poverty, New Global Middle Class 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. 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. Included in Lesson: Presentation: Including all images, text and online links. **Printable Workbook: **Corresponds to information in the presentation. Offline Resources: As online often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided. 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 :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates a variety of river features and how they are formed. The lesson is part of a unit covering 'Topic 3: Why is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK and what are the processes that shape them?' on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. This is part 1 of 2 - an enquiry lesson, the second lesson is a consolidation lesson. Both lessons are equal in terms of quality and content, however these processes are vital at GCSE so the second lesson is more guided to ensure the knowledge is secure after completing the enquiry. Aim:- 'To understand that rivers have a range of features and these are formed through erosional and depostional processes.' This lesson covers the following themes: - River features - Erosion and deposition - The role of geology in river formations 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!

Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Geography / Ages 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What is the global energy balance / budget and how do feedback loops amplify and regulate it?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: Climate Change: Positive & Negative Feedback Loops Climate Change: Albedo Effect, Permafrost Climate Change: Solar Cycles Climate Change: Orbital (Milankovic) Cycles Climate Change: Global Dimming 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 :) Happy teaching! https://twitter.com/GeoMasterRes

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 :) Happy teaching!

Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Diploma Geography Course 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What is the atmosphere ? What is the global energy balance?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: Spheres of the Earth - Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere etc. The Atmosphere Earth’s Energy Balance Shortwave & Longwave Radiation The Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse 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 :) Happy teaching!

Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 4 - Consumption & Availability: Energy Key Concepts: The Energy Mix, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Nuclear Power ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates energy consumption and availability through the lens of the ‘energy mix’ and how the options that are available for a country to meet it’s energy needs vary by location and level of development. ⇨ It also focusses on the pros and cons of each source of energy and the impact they may have on water and food. ⇨ This is the fourth lesson in a unit on Resources also available as a lesson bundle. ⇨ 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 concept of a nation’s ‘energy mix’ - ie. the combination of power sources it utilises to meet its needs. ⇨ The global energy mix and how this is changing over time. ⇨ The multiple factors that affect a country’s energy mix. ⇨ A ‘from the front’ taught section on the pros and cons of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. ⇨ An evaluation / analysis of renewables vs. nuclear power. 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!

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!

Course: A-Level (can be used for any syllabus) Topic: Poverty / Resources Lesson: Poverty & the New Global Middle Class Summary: High levels of consumption had generally been confined to HICs until the 1980s. With the advent of truly globalised trade, which lifted millions out of poverty and heralded the rise of the ‘New Global Middle Class’ (NGMC). The importance of this demographic and their rising level of consumption are of critical importance to attempts to ensure a sustainable global future. Key Concepts: Types of poverty, Middle Class, New Global Middle Class 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. 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. Included in Lesson: -Presentation: Including all images, text and online links. -Printable Workbook: Corresponds to information in the presentation. -Offline Resources: Offline resource backups are also included. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a 2 hour A-Level / IB Diploma lesson that gives an overview of: /- Drainage basins and the hydrological cycles The lesson is the first in a unit on Freshwater and contains a presentation, handout and offline resources - all the theory is included in the lesson. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. It can also be delivered at GCSE level. 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 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. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :) Happy teaching!

Unit: A-Level 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 A-Level 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 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 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. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

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 :) Happy teaching!