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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.

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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.
Natural causes of climate change.
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Natural causes of climate change.

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Full lesson for GCSE/A-Level Geography that examines natural causes of climate change including volcanic eruptions, Milankovitch cycles and sunspot activity. Includes an article on the eruption of Mt Tambora that caused the 'year without a summer'. Especially suitable for the new AQA GCSE Geography Unit 3.1.1.4.
Is Nottingham a good or bad place to live?
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Is Nottingham a good or bad place to live?

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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.
Geography of Crime- Kony 2012
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Geography of Crime- Kony 2012

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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.
Human causes of climate change.
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Human causes of climate change.

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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.
GCSE Geography UK Extreme Weather
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GCSE Geography UK Extreme Weather

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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.
AQA GCSE Geography: Landforms of glacial transportation and deposition
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AQA GCSE Geography: Landforms of glacial transportation and deposition

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson on landforms of glacial transport and deposition. -Features a starter, learning outcomes, information and pictures on all 4 key types of moraine, drumlins and glacial erratics. -Following this information a slide is included that can be printed as a worksheet to test pupils on their identification and explanation of the features covered. - An examination question style plenary with mark scheme is included to cap the lesson. Could easily be adapted to other GCSE exam boards or even for KS3.
AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation
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AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation

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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.
OCR B Geography LEDC Urban Model
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OCR B Geography LEDC Urban Model

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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.
Uneven Places (OCR A Level Geography)
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Uneven Places (OCR A Level Geography)

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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).
Montserrat Volcano 1995-1997 Case Study
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Montserrat Volcano 1995-1997 Case Study

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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.
AQA GCSE Geography- Physical Landscapes of the UK
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AQA GCSE Geography- Physical Landscapes of the UK

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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.
What is an ecosystem.
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What is an ecosystem.

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Whole lesson introduction on ecosystems, tailored to the new GCSE Geography and in particular the AQA specification. Could also be used in Biology.
AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation
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AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation

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Full lesson for the new (2016) AQA GCSE Geography specification. Focuses on the cause of and rates of deforestation around the globe. Features a range of images and maps. Plenary consists of exam-style questions.
Public Health in Britain 1800-1914 Overview
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Public Health in Britain 1800-1914 Overview

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A comprehensive overview of change and continuity in Britain's public health between 1800-1914. A useful history revision resource that can be tailored to most examination boards. Features activities and question prompts throughout. Also useful as a base resource for any public health scheme of work.
Population Distribution
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Population Distribution

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Full lesson on global population distribution that is suitable for KS/4 Geography. Features key questions and outcomes, a range of activities including choropleth map reading, problem identification and solution suggestion. Examples of solutions to problems in sparsely and densely populated areas included.
Why were the Mormons unpopular?
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Why were the Mormons unpopular?

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GCSE History lesson examining the reasons why the Mormons were unpopular in the East. Builds upon prior knowledge of the 5 'P's of their faith and then follows Joseph Smith's travails as he led the Mormons around different parts of Eastern USA. Includes slides that can be printed as worksheets. Features a source based exam question with exemplar answer as plenary.
Atlantic mega-tsunami
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Atlantic mega-tsunami

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Whole lesson focusing on the possibility of a mega tsunami started by a volcano in the Canary islands travelling across the Atlantic and hitting New York. Suitable for KS3 Geography.
Locating primary industries
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Locating primary industries

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Lesson and worksheets on where to locate primary industries in the UK. Ideal for KS3/4 Geography students as a decision making exercise.