If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson develops Geographical skills, teaching pupils to identify height and topographic changes on maps. The lesson overviews colour shading, spot heights and contour lines. Pupils describe changes to elevation across India using a choropleth map. Students then learn how contour lines can be used to describe topography and undertake an activity in which they draw their own topographic map. A mix and match task requires pupils to match hill shapes to their respective topographic (contour) map. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to use map symbols. Students are initially required to try to identify potential map symbols on an OS image. Understanding is developed through a mix and match task, followed by a fun kinaesthetic ‘pairs’ style activity. Students finally design their own treasure map, being required to write a descriptive paragraph to guide their partner to the buried treasure! Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 resource looks at both 4 and 6 figure grid referencing. Clean instructional slides are provided on how to demonstrate such skills. Two respective worksheets are provided as well as some whole class tasks. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to use latitude and longitude. The lesson includes learning strategies, which allow pupils to remember key differences with ease. Pupils are required to plot the location of key countries using latitude and longitude values. Students then play a ‘battle ships’ style game developing their newly learnt skills in a fun kinaesthetic activity. Pupils reflect on their learning and use a key term box to describe lines of latitude and longitude. Students are required to then move themselves around the room into specific areas using latitude an longitude values. This allows teachers to assess learning with ease. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS2 lesson teaches pupils how to use both the four and six point compass. Students test their newly learnt skills though a engaging mapping task. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the worlds major physical Geography. Pupils engage in a fun ‘odd one out’ activity to test initial understanding. A jigsaw of the worlds continents teaches pupils about the differences between a country and a continent. Students then face off in a game of ‘splat’ to test their location knowledge of oceans an continents. A mix and match task is use to develop pupils awareness of the worlds important physical features. An additional homework task is included, to develop learning outside the classroom, as well as a cross word puzzle. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about approaches that reduce ocean plastic pollution. Students learn how the 6r’s (refuse, recycle, redesign, repair, reduce and reuse) help to make our use plastic more sustainable. Pupils explore the benefits of a circular economy, compared to recycling or linear economies. Students are required to provide examples for each of the 6r’s, before engaging in a silent debate, in which they evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of potential solutions. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches students about the hazards of ocean plastic. Pupils develop their analytical skills, using a line graph to describe the ever increasing production of plastic products. Pupils reflect on how plastic is disposed of, and consider if recycling is really as effective as governments make out. A heads and tails exercise teaches pupils about the impact of ocean plastic, encouraging pupils to elaborate and develop their ideas. Pupils are asked to decide for themselves if enough is being done to tackle this global issue. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates the development of squatter settlements in Indian cities. Pupils develop their geographic skills by analysing graphs of urban population change. Students reflect on why rural to urban migration occurs and consider the impact this has on housing the urban poor. A video link illustrates the terrible living conditions found within these settlements. Students discover why squatter settlement contribute significant amounts of plastic waste to the worlds oceans and explore the range of strategies being used to combat this. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 1-2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils evaluate India’s economic development. Source photographs are used to allow students to reflect on quality of live. Pupils then compare India to other world nations in terms of income and life expectancy. In the following task, students use statistics to create choropleth maps, showing how development varies across India. A question sheet tests understanding of the various measures and stretches more able pupils. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils explore why plastic moves through the open ocean to accumulate in ‘garbage patches’. Pupils consider the sources of ocean plastic and reflect on why so much plastic ends up in the ocean. Pupils are expected to produce a short piece of descripting writing, detailing the horrors of ocean garbage patches. Pupils develop their understanding of ocean currents through a heads and tails worksheet, proving support for weaker pupils. Students then label the main ocean gyres on a world map, before completing a comprehension exercise, where they must explain why the Indian ocean lacks an dense accumulation of marine plastic pollution. The lesson includes numerous worksheet activities and supporting video links. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the features and causes of the Indian monsoon. Students improve Geographical skills, producing a climate graph from Mumbai climate data. Next, pupils describe the distribution of rainfall across India, using a choropleth map. Important techniques to support students in improving their accuracy is included. A supporting video clip is used to help visual learners complete a flick book, in which pupils sequence the key stages that result monsoon climates. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson investigates the influence of India’s physical Geography on the distribution of its major cities. Pupils produce a choropleth map to show how elevation changes across the country. Students describe this map, developing analytical skills and consider why Indian cities may contribute significantly to ocean plastic. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson introduces India as the case study for our ‘Plastic Problem’ unit. Pupils use a fun kinaesthetic activity to assess what their peers know about India. Students then use a question compass to reflect on source images. Pupils develop their Geographical skills, learning how to locate India at a range of scales. Peer assessment is utilised to feedback improvements to the class, developing an awareness of assessment criteria. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson investigates the useful but problematic properties of plastic. Pupils consider why plastic is so versatile and reflect on why this makes plastic so hazardous. Students create a timeline to show how long it takes various pieces of house hold waste to break down, and reflect on whether this should have more of an influence on our choice of materials. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson looks at how the damage from natural hazards can be reduced. A card-sort task is used to provide examples of prediction, protection and planning. A research task is used to look into how retrofitting and modern building techniques can reduce the chance of structural damage. An 8 mark exam question is included, with guidance and a basic writing frame for weaker pupils. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson uses pupil led learning to investigate the hazards volcanoes pose. The lesson then considers how tourism, farming, geothermal energy and resources can encourage people to live near these hazards despite of the danger they present. An independent decision making task is used to test pupils understanding. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates what an earthquake is, as well as how they are measured and recorded. A map task used for pupils to reflect on where earthquakes occur. A flow diagram task is included on the causes of earthquakes as well as interactive slides of how seismometers work. A student led role play task is used to teach the Richter scale and card sort task for the Mercalli scale. Additional homework task included. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2-3 hour KS3 lesson introduces the two crust types as well as the four plate boundaries. Pupils learn through a game, as well as a dance, the names of and movement at the different boundaries. A wide range of differentiated worksheets for higher and lower abilities are included on each boundary as well as catchphrase and taboo games as plenary tasks. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2-3 hour KS3 lesson introduces the two crust types as well as the four plate boundaries. Pupils learn through a game, as well as a dance, the names of and movement at the different boundaries. A wide range of differentiated worksheets for higher and lower abilities are included on each boundary as well as catchphrase and taboo games as plenary tasks. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?