A 14 slide PPT based on the Boreal climate. Discusses the temperature and precipitation in the boreal regions and explains how vegetation and animals adapt in this cold climate. Contains pictures, animations and transitions. The last slide is a 'to do' slide which directs the students to questions in their text book. This can be amended to suit your class.

A 3 page word document which summarizes world climates with particular reference to hot desert climate, cool temperature oceanic climate and boreal climate. All information is presented in a comprehensive and easy to follow grid/graphic organizer. Also lists and gives a sample answer based on factors which influence climate. For full PPTs on each of the climate case studies notes above please see my 'shop'.

A 45 slide PPT which explains in detail 'Primary Economic Activities'. Based on Irish JC curriculum and so, used Irish examples. Discusses farming, fishing, forestry, mining, oil, renewable/non-renewable resources etc... Is bright, well-laid out and easy to follow. Includes images and maps.

A well laid out and comprehensive 2 page word doc based on Tertiary Economic Activities. Gives examples of jobs in the services sector, explains how economic development is linked with tertiary economic activities, discusses tourism as the world's largest industry and uses Spain as a case study of tourism (benefits to economy, social and environmental impacts). A go to resource for Junior Cert Geography Students or any students studying economic geog. *For similar revision hand outs on Primary and Secondary Economic Activities, see 'My Shop'*

An 8 slide PPT based on tropical red soils. Last slide is a ‘to do’ slide which directs students to their textbook and to a worksheet (can’t be uploaded as it is from a resource book). This slide can be adapted to suit your class. Textbook referred to in PPT is ‘Geoplanet’ by EDCO.

A PPT and accompanying cloze test based on plate tectonics, which serves as an introduction to 1st Year geography students. ‘To’do’/Homework slides are based on the ‘Geography in Action’ textbook and activity book. For a revision hand out on this topic and many more geography resources, see my shop!

A 26 slide PPT based on Volcanoes - suitable for 1st year geography students. Includes images, embedded video clips and activities. The to-do/homework slides are based on the Irish textbook and workbook ‘Geography in Action’ but these can be amended to suit whatever books you use yourself. For more geography resources, see my shop!

Four PPTs which introduce the topic of weather and climate. First PPT presents the atmosphere, troposphere, latitude and sun. It is a 14 slide PPT with recap questions at the end. Slide 2 is based on air masses and weather systems. It has 22 slides, plenty of images, links to animations, homework exercises and class activities. A lot of the activities are based on the Irish book ‘New Geo’ by EDCO and also linked with RTE (an Irish channel), however these can be adapted to suit your curriculum/textbook etc… The ocean current PPT has 9 slides and includes a think-pair-share activity as well as 2 recap questions. The final PPT is based on wind and the coriolis effect. There are 15 slides, a link to an animation and plenty of images. There are 2 activities incorporated into this PPT and again, they can be adapted or of course deleted.

A two page word document which summarizes the structure of the Earth and explains plate tectonics and continental drift. Also includes a labeled image of the World's major plates. I made this to give to my 3rd year students as a revision hand out. For similar notes on volcanoes, earthquakes and fold mountains, see my 'shop' where you can buy these as a bundle.

Two documents... The first is a PPT with all of the key terms and definitions for population studies e.g. population explosion, natural change, child mortality etc... These should be printed and laminated to make flashcards. This can be used as a lesson starter to establish what the students already know and can also be used at the end of the topic to assess the students. This can be done individually, in pairs or in groups. The second document is a one page word document with the same key terms and definitions matched up. This can be given after the initial activity.

A two page word document which explains how earthquakes occur, explains the key terms associated with earthquakes, briefly discusses the San Andreas Fault and uses the 2008 earthquake in Sichaun as a case study. Also includes a very simple diagram which shows some of the key terms e.g. focus & epicentre. For similar hand outs on Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes and Fold Mountains see my 'Shop' where you can buy all these hand outs in a bundle.

1. Hot Desert Climate PPT - A 26 slide PPT with transitions, images and underlined key words. Discusses location of climate type, precipitation, temperature, vegetation and animals. Has some ‘to do’ questions on slide 7/8 based on a graph showing rain and temperature levels. Also discusses desertification. Has a starter slide which explains the key terms associated with the topic. Two links to YouTube clips on the Sahel region (one with Qs) are also included. Slide 25 directs students to their workbook (Geoplanet by EDCO) and the final slide contains two past exam questions (Irish Junior Cert). Also attached is a word document with the most important key terms which could be projected as a lesson starter or could be distributed to the students and they could write the definition in themselves. The PPT uses the Sahel region as a case study and has maps/info on this region within the PPT. Attached is a PDF map which shows very clearly which countries lie within/make up part of the region. Also included is a word document with typed causes, consequences and solutions based on desertification. This should be copied, laminated and each sentence cut up. The students then work in small groups/pairs to categorize each sentence. This is a great starter activity to introduce this section of the desertification topic and will establish students’ prior knowledge. PPT then goes into more detail on the above (causes, consequences and solutions). This can be done after the activity. Last slide is a homework slide based on the textbook I use but can be changed or deleted to suit. 2. Second PPT is a 9 slide presentation on the Aswan Dam and how it acts as a solution to desertification. It contains maps and images, gives a general overview of the Dam and explains the pros and cons associated with the Dam. Final slide is a debate/think-pair-share slide where students are asked to think more about the pros/cons and to discuss whether they would or would not like a dam located near their area.

A 22 slide PPT which introduces the weather instruments. Based on Irish curriculum so discusses the work of Met Eireann but this can of course be changed to suit the country/curriculum. Discusses each weather instrument, what it is used for and the unit of measurement for each. Doesn't go into detail about the workings of each instrument. Contains plenty of images of the instruments as well as a think-pair-share exercise, a class activity (which can be adapted to suit whatever textbook you are using) and a homework slide (which again will need to be adapted to suit the textbook in use). Also have included a graphic organizer on which the students can summarize what they have learnt.

Overview of life expectancy and child mortality in developed and developing countries. Part of Population studies.

A very simple word document which can be printed, laminated and cut up into individual words/phrases to make a revision resource for teaching primary economic activities. Students must first of all, identify all the different people employed in the primary sector. They then must identify all the inputs, processes and outputs of a farm and list them under the headings. This can be done alone, in pairs or in small groups. Font is 'comic sans' (which is easier for dyslexic students to read). I recommend that it is printed on yellow paper which also aids dyslexic students.

A short 7 slide PPT introducing World climates. Also attached is a blank map of the world (image from google) on which students can shade in the climatic regions of the World. For PowerPoints and other resources on Factors affecting climate, Hot Desert Climate, Cool Temperate Climate and Boreal Climate, see ‘My Shop’. Bundle also available for only €6.50!