Introductory lesson on Bristol for the new AQA GCSE Geography course (3.2.1 Urban issues and challenges.) Features key questions, starter, a range of activities and a plenary. Various articles, images and links to relevant videos included. Could be supported by use of the Oxford AQA GCSE Geography textbook but this is not necessary. Starter - series of iconic Bristol images with prompt questions Key questions to frame the lesson 1.Why is Bristol important regionally, nationally and internationally? 2.How has Bristol’s history of migration changed the city? Activities 1a. Map analysis of Bristol's location and transport links 1b. Sorting of factors explaining Bristol's importance 1c. Extension activity 2a. Worksheet assessing migration in Bristol Plenary - Activity to summarise the key points of the lesson in a creative and informative way. Requires mini-whiteboards.

A Level Geography lesson on the 2011 Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake. Features a starter, key questions and a worksheet to accompany note taking. The worksheet has a section allowing comparison with the 2010 Haiti earthquake but this could be removed or adapted. Includes detail on: The causes of the earthquake Why people live in Christchurch The nature of the earthquake The impacts of the earthquake Managing the earthquake Designed for OCR A Level Geography but could easily be adapted for other specifications or GCSE lessons.

Lesson focused on the 2005 Pakistan earthquake. Features: - key questions and learning outcomes - Starter place knowledge activity - differentiated activity on the causes of the earthquake - Worksheet on the effects and response to the earthquake - Plenary activities considering how Pakistan's less developed status may have impacted proceedings and also the emotional impact of the quake on people. Suitable for KS3/GCSE Geography

A slideshow that can be printed as a revision pack on various issues related to water supplies and conflicts resulting. Originally designed for the legacy Edxecel A Level spec but could be adapted for new qualifications. Features tasks relating to: - Human and physical factors affecting water supply - Key terminology - Different scale solutions to water shortages or conflicts - Exam questions and mark schemes Also includes summaries of various water conflicts in the Middle East and a the many issues linked to the Three Gorges Dam in China.

KS3 Geography coasts assessment with accompanying resources and mark scheme.Based in part upon the Geog.2 textbook coasts section. Constructed with the new GCSE in mind, question styles reflecting those on the new AQA specification. Questions include: Mathematical calculation (1 mark) Grid referencing (1 mark) Feature identification from photo (1 mark) Place knowledge recall (1 mark) Multiple choice (3 x 2 marks- 2 of these 2 mark questions are on the Holderness Coast but could easily be altered to a coast of your choice) Explanation based questions (2x 4 mark and 1x 3 mark) Structured 9 mark extended response question (broken down in 3x 3 mark subsections) Total = 30 marks Sub-topics covered include tides, wave formation, spit formation and the pros/cons of sea defences.

Full lesson on the Cockermouth floods of 2009. Uses various resources including youtube clips and worksheets to investigate the causes and impacts of the flooding in the town. Suited for a GCSE class but could certainly be adapted for KS3.

Lesson examining the impacts of leisure and tourism upon rural areas. Aimed at Edexcel A Level Geography 'Consuming the Rural Landscape' for Unit 4 Geographical Research. This lesson asks pupils to draw upon their research so far to categorise and analyse the impacts of leisure and tourism upon the areas they have studied independently. Useful as a catch up lesson after they may have spent some time researching. Can be adapted for tourism studies across KS3/4 Geography or Leisure and Tourism.

Whole lesson on the causes of, problems relating to and possible solutions of E-Waste. Suitable for GCSE geographers. Features starter, resources, worksheet and a plenary activity. Uses the example of Guiyu in China.

KS3 Geography lesson explaining the causes of rain and reasons for its distribution across the UK. Features key questions, learning outcomes, starter, plenary and several 'main' activities to develop understanding of rainfall. One of these uses a worksheet which is provided. The starter and plenary work best with post-it notes or mini whiteboards.

Lesson focusing on the work of Give Directly, a charity that directly give money to those in need in the African countries of Uganda and Kenya. Features a range of information, an MP3 radio clip, and several activities. Suitable for GCSE Geography as an Aid case study.

Overview lesson on tropical storm formation, distribution and hazards. Could be adapted for old or new (2016) GCSE specifications. Features a range of activities and has an accompanying worksheet. Slides 7-8 are a plenary to see if pupils have met the outcomes set at the start of the lesson.

KS3 Geography lesson focusing on whether Nottingham is a good or bad place to live. Features key questions, learning outcomes, starter, various activities and a letter writing plenary. Always an entertaining lesson.

KS3 Geography of Lesson centred on the 2012 campaign to capture Joseph Kony, leader of the LRA, who have committed many war crimes. Features starter, key questions and learning outcomes, worksheet linked to the Kony video and a poster design plenary.

Full lesson on human (anthropogenic) causes of climate change with improve an exemplar answer task as plenary. For all GCSE/A-Level Geography but especially suitable for the new AQA GCSE Geography Unit 3.1.1.4.

In-depth lesson focusing on whether extreme weather is on the rise in the UK. Best spread over 2 hours as introduces pupils to various methods of data/statistical analysis required for the new (2016) GCSE Geography. Includes starter, carousel style main activity, plenary and exam question for homework. Particularly useful for the new AQA course.

Full lesson focused on the causes of deforestation. Featuring exam style plenary questions requiring extrapolation skills as required in the specification. For the new AQA GCSE Geography 3.1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests.

Full lesson on the LEDC Urban model for OCR B Geography GCSE. Features levelled outcomes, worksheet, starter, main and exam-question plenary. Uses the example of Mumbai.

Lesson on Uneven Places for the new (2016) OCR A Level Geography. Specification point 2.1 3a. Designed to be spread over 2-3 hours of teaching. Uses several examples including Jaywick in Essex and Dubai. Features key questions, relevant articles and a range of individual and group activities to stimulate and stretch sixth form pupils. Instructions for teaching in the tabs below slides. Resources required- Hodder Education OCR A Level textbook, post it notes and ideally internet access for students (minimum 2 devices).

Case study lesson on the eruptions of the Soufriere Hills volcanoes from 1995-1997. Starts with a range of photos from present day Montserrat. A range of activities then allow pupils to make a one-page revision guide of the location, causes, effects and management. Suitable for GCSE Geography but could be adapted for lower ability A-Level students.

Lesson for the new 9-1 AQA GCSE Geography on the Physical Landscapes of the UK. Features key questions and learning outcomes, a group work starter, a main mapping activity with sheet and exam-style questions with mark scheme for plenary. This lesson requires use of an atlas. Instructions for teaching are in the notes of the powerpoint.