An introduction lesson to the basics of ecosystems with a Rainforest focus (although this could easily be adapted for any biome). Lesson involves: Activity around how humans use the environment: student annotate images, Moving onto a discussion of what an ecosystem is and what is contains (including a video to watch) Ecosystem concept map Biome map creation with a set of activities focusing on the Rainforest. All resources on PPT. Ideas are my own of adapted from elsewhere.

Lesson focuses on the causes of uneven development within a country. Lesson involves: Hexagon task: students examine the causes of uneven development, annotating how different factors may influence development e.g. climate Ranking Activity: Lesson then looks at how infrastructure may influence development within a country. Students rank the different types of infrastructure and explain their choices Lesson finishes with students deciding what they think is the main reason All materials on the PPT. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere

An introduction to human and natural hazards and disasters. Aimed at KS3. Lessons involves: Intro to what a hazard is A group task to examine which is the most deadly hazard Diamond 9 Ranking activity involving students annotating their reasons (this can be extended if access to the internet) All resources on the PPT.

IGCSE/GCSE Mexico to USA Migration Case Study Lesson focused on the causes and impacts of migration from Mexico to USA. Students complete a Case Study A3 Sheet. Can be used for both IGCSE and GCSE. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere.

IGCSE/GCSE (Could also be used for KS3) Introduction to Migration (Causes and Impacts) Lesson focused what is migration, why it happens (push and pull factors) and the impacts of migration. Can be used for both IGCSE and GCSE but would also be suitable for KS3. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere.

IGCSE/GCSE Measuring Weather and School Micro Climate Two lessons focused on how weather is measured (looking at instruments), school micro climates and using weather data. Can be used for both IGCSE and GCSE. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere.

IGCSE/GCSE Urban Issues and Solutions - Traffic and Housing Lesson focused on building on brownfield/greenfield sites, consequences of traffic and research into how to solve them in London. Can be used for both IGCSE and GCSE. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere.

Problems of Urban Areas and Urbanisation Theme 1.6 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) A variety of activities that focuses on the problems caused by urban areas and urbanisation. Includes a carousel research activity, diamond 9 and exam questions. Some ideas have been adapted from elsewhere

Introduction to Urban Settlements Theme 1.6 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be adapted/used for other specifications - I have used this for AQA and Edexcel GCSE) Lesson introduces Urbanisation and the growth of Urban Settlements. It finishes with some exam/skills questions. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere

Rainforest Management Campaign A planning a rainforest campaign lesson. Students analyse a range of different campaigns, then plan their own, and eventually peer assess each others. This can be used as a lesson before they actually create their own campaigns. In my previous examples of delivering this lesson students have created Posters, Instagram accounts and videos. Ideas are my own or sometimes adapted from elsewhere. Please check out my other lessons.

Causes of Rainforest Deforestation ** A very engaging lesson that is fully resourced. Contains a range of interesting videos to hook students. Instructions are on the notes section of each slide. Ideas are are mostly my own but some are adapted from elsewhere. Please have a look at my other lessons.

Introduction to Globalisation and TNCs Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be adapted/used for other specifications) Lesson introduces Globalisation, the causes of Globalisation and how global a TNC is (Toyota). Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere

Industry and Development Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used/adapted for other specifications) Lesson looks at different types of industry and how industry changes as a country develops. Ideas are mine or adapted from elsewhere.

Development Between Countries Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) A lesson looking at the why countries develop differently - including a ranking activity and research. Ideas are my own or developed from others.

What is development? Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) An introduction to development including definitions, card sort development indicators, research using GapMinder and skills questions. Some ideas have been adpated from elsewhere

A extended lesson (can fit around 3 lessons) on the highest geography in the world; Mount Everest. Contains a range of activities including examining Sherpa Lifestyle, expeditions and the mountain itself. It is very visual and contains a range of videos. Some activities have been adapted from elsewhere - thanks for the inspiration

A lesson focused on the recent earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia. Includes an introduction to primary and secondary impacts, then research factfile on the earthquake, with a final extended piece of writing on the question ‘Why was the Indonesia Earthquake so deadly?’ As this is recent, the figures given will probably need updated e.g. number of deaths Note: I have updated this powerpoint due to spelling mistakes

Lesson 6 - Plastic Impacts (Used with 11-14 students) The sixth lesson in my conservation scheme of learning. This lesson focuses on the impact of plastic on our oceans. Lesson is fully resourced with a powerpoint and worksheet. The following lessons look at extinction, mapping biodiversity, threats and a range of animal case studies e.g. bush meat. My lessons use high quality images so apologies if the files are large. Some of the activities are adapted from various sources including TES.

Lesson 5 - Bush Meat (Used with 11-14 students) The fifth lesson in my conservation scheme of learning. This lesson focuses on the ‘bushmeat crisis’ with a particular focus on Gorillas. Lesson is fully resourced with a powerpoint and worksheet. The following lessons look at extinction, mapping biodiversity, threats and a range of animal case studies e.g. bush meat. My lessons use high quality images so apologies if the files are large. Some of the activities are adapted from various sources including TES.