Complete lesson with stretch and challenge questions for higher ability students, worksheets and exam question practice. Includes a range of activities to engage students and opportunities to demonstrate progress. Introduces what a coral reef biome is - describing the distribution activity (map work, WAGOLL) - 15 mins of Blue Planet II ‘coral reef’ documentary with worksheet for lower ability students (my students made notes in their book) and teacher Q&A - opportunituy to review and reflect learning in plenary - final ‘just a minute’ game (one student stands up at the front and begins talking about the lesson - if they hesitate, deviate or repeat a work, another student takes over, the winner is the one speaking when the 60 seconds ends). This lesson was designed for Year 9 students as part of a topic on ecosystems (closely linked to the GCSE AQA specification ‘Living World’ - it is suitable to be adapted to any KS3/4 class NB - purple pen is used in my school to show progress/improve work, PPT instructions on the last slide can be adapted as appropriate for your school.

A lesson to introduce students to global issues and the sustainable development goals. Activities designed for a 1 hour lesson. Includes a variety of tasks e.g. think pair share, placing issues along a continuum line and justifying choices, video clip with a question and answer sheet and a final creative task. All can be adapted to suit your class. Designed for KS3, Year 9 geography but would be suitable for citizenship lessons too.

An in-depth analysis of the exam questions asked for this topic for the AQA GCSE Geography specification between 2018 and 2023. This summary is for the following specification: 3.1 – Living with the physical environment 3.1.2 – The living world 3.1.2.4 – Cold Environments This summary includes: Exam Question Summary An accessible summary of all the exam questions asked for this topic in a simple-to-read table format from 2018 to 2023. Exam Question Analysis In-depth analysis of the questions asked, including common command words, marks available and assessment objectives Specification Assessed A table showing which areas of the specification have been assessed in exams over the years.

A comprehensive powerpoint summarising all of Section C for GCSE AQA Geography Paper 2 ‘Resource Management’ with the option of water. Useful to go through with class if you have them for revision prior to going into the exam.

To go with BBC Planet Earth Documentary - Ice Worlds episode. Question sheet for students and answers for teacher. Documentary can currently be accessed on BBC iPlayer. Suitable for AQA GCSE Cold Enviornments, KS3 Extreme Environments topics etc.

Whole lesson on ‘Why does it rain?’ for KS3 students. **Objectives: ** To understand how clouds and rain are created. Outcomes: I can describe (AO1) the water cycle I can explain (AO2) three types of rainfall I can interpret (AO4) a choropleth map Includes: Starter, Success criteria, Main activity with information sheets and differentiated student worksheets (including one for lower ability and a second for dyslexic students), Challenge activities for higher ability students (called ‘Further Thinking’), Solo time (for students to apply new knowledge), Review and reflect plenary Download also includes full scheme of work for KS3 Weather and Climate topic.

Whole lesson on ‘What is the Climate of the UK?’ for KS3 students. **Objectives: **To understand how and why the climate varies within the UK. Outcomes: I can describe (AO1) how the UK climate varies I can explain (AO2) why the UK climate varies Includes: Starter, Success criteria, Main activity with information sheets and differentiated student worksheets (including one for lower ability and a second for dyslexic students), Challenge activities for higher ability students (called ‘Further Thinking’), Solo time (for students to apply new knowledge), Review and reflect plenary Download also includes full scheme of work for KS3 Weather and Climate topic.

Suitable For: Full Lesson or Intervention or Revision Session AQA GCSE GEOGRAPHY - Changing Economic World - India Case Study Development of India and Quality of Life Information / Revision Techniques / Exam Techniques / Self Assessment / Differentiated This worksheet and presentation is designed to enable students to learn and answer a 9 mark question: ‘Economic development in a country improves the quality of life for its people.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? [9 + 3 SPaG marks] This relates to the specification bullet point in the Changing Economic World section for AQA GCSE geography: Some LICs and NEEs are experiencing rapid economic development which leads to significant social, environmental and cultural change. A case study of one LIC or NEE to illustrate: the effects of economic development on quality of life for the population. The case study is India. The worksheet and presentation was designed to be delivered during an intervention session with students lasting approximately 30 minutes, however it can easily be adapted to suit a full 60 minute lesson. The worksheet begins with giving students information about how quality of life has changed for many but also reasons why it hasn’t for everyone. The accompanying PowerPoint will enable the teacher to summarise this and provide visuals for students. Students shouldthen read and highlight the information before creating an infographic summary on the worksheet - this teaches them a good revision technique. Students are then required to write a 9 mark exam answer and there is a structure strip to support lower ability students. If you have a full lesson, you could then give students the tasks on the back of the A3 worksheet and ask them to use the mark scheme to self assess their answer. There is also space for them to recreate their infographic using retrival practice. Finally, there is a list of other exam questions based around case studies in the Changing Economic World section.

A complete lesson designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification: 'UK Physical Landscapes: An example of a flood management scheme in the UK to show: why the scheme was required the management strategy the social, economic and environmental issues." Includes WAGOLLS, differentiated worksheets, exam practice question, starter, plenary, main activity and stretch and challenge questions. Also includes improvement section with answers (shown as ‘purple pen improvements’ but can be adapted to suit your school’s policy. Also includes links to video clips showing the floods and the impact of the management strategy.

Tropical or botanical themed tray labels. Downloads are A4 size with 4 labels to a page. Can be trimmed to be large or small labels. Available to download as pdf or image format which can be printed or uploaded to PPT to add custom labels digitally. Includes common classroom resource labels plus a blank sheet to add your own labels.

A highly detailed scheme of work aimed at KS3 geography students learning about weather and climate. Includes learning objectives, starters, plenaries, suggested activities and assessment points. Could be used to create detailed lesson plans.

Whole lesson on ‘How does climate vary around the world?’ for KS3 students. Objectives: To know where the main climate zones are around the world. Outcomes: I can identify (AO1) different climate zones around the world I can describe (AO2) the climate in different zones using climate graphs (AO4) Includes: Starter, Success criteria, Main activity with information sheets and differentiated student worksheets (including one for lower ability and a second for dyslexic students), Challenge activities for higher ability students (called ‘Further Thinking’), Solo time (for students to apply new knowledge), Review and reflect plenary Download also includes full scheme of work for KS3 Weather and Climate topic.

**A 13 page work booklet for Year 11 GCSE AQA Geography students to use either independently as homework or guided during lessons to interpret and understand the Paper 3 pre-release issue evaluation - tropical rainforests and development. Includes:** Introduction to paper 3 Guidance on using the booklet A range of short and simple activities designed to help students engage with, understand and interpret each of the figures A 9 mark exam question based on whether or not the road in the Peruvian Amazon should be built (plus guidance on structure) A mark scheme for students to self assess A list of keywords linked to each of the three Figures in the booklet

Three eye catching display posters for Geography. Includes the quotes: “There has never been a more important time to study geography.” “Without geography, you’re nowhere.” “Geography students hold the key to solving the world’s problems.” All three come with an eye-catching photograph and white space at the bottom for teachers to add any notices e.g. an event or who to contact to find out more. Ideal to inspire students as a classroom display or to use to encourage students to select GCSE or A Level geography when picking options. Available in JPEG and PDF format.

A simple yet detailed workbooklet and accompanying ppt covering all aspects of the case study of India for AQA’s Changing Economic World specification. Includes videos, exam practice and WAGOLLs. It is designed to be used alongisde the CGP Complete Revision and Practice book (page numbers are on the sheet). The booklet uses information from the revision guide plus extra detail to enable students to access higher marks. Includes bright colours and pictures to make it more appealing to students. Simple activities include word fill, reading and highlighting key text and making mind maps from information in the revision guide. Particularly useful as a revision tool for Year 11 or those short on time teaching the content. Includes PDF for printing plus word document to edit if you prefer.

A simple yet detailed workbooklet covering all aspects of the case study of India for AQA’s Changing Economic World specification. It is designed to be used alongisde the CGP Complete Revision and Practice book (page numbers are on the sheet). The booklet uses information from the revision guide plus extra detail to enable students to access higher marks. Includes bright colours and pictures to make it more appealing to students. Simple activities include word fill, reading and highlighting key text and making mind maps from information in the revision guide. Particularly useful as a revision tool for Year 11 or those short on time teaching the content. Includes PDF for printing plus word document to edit if you prefer.

This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes - River Landscapes in the UK The resource includes: A student-friendly revision checklist of the required knowledge of the AQA GCSE Geography specification. It includes red, amber and green tick boxes so students can identify areas of strength and areas to focus on in their revision. A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!

This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes - Coastal Landscapes in the UK The resource includes: A student-friendly revision checklist of the required knowledge of the AQA GCSE Geography specification. It includes red, amber and green tick boxes so students can identify areas of strength and areas to focus on in their revision. A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!

This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification. Paper 1 - Section A - The Living World - Hot Deserts The resource includes: A student-friendly revision checklist of the required knowledge of the AQA GCSE Geography specification. It includes red, amber and green tick boxes so students can identify areas of strength and areas to focus on in their revision. A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!