Lesson using data to map the north south divide in the UK. Part of a KS3 SOW on the social and economic geography of the UK

A lesson looking at the physical, social, political, historical and economic factors affecting development. Lesson structures an assessment on the topic, getting the pupils to identify which type of factor each is; explain the factor (with key words as prompts); identify countries which experience each of the issues e.g. hot climate/corruption and a low GDP; and link to development indicators. Assessment help sheet and mark scheme also provided.

A two part lesson looking at the features of sustainable living. Includes: Task to identify and explain features of sustainable urban living Introduction to BedZED and homework research task A ‘using the figure’ exam style question A recap Kahoot on BedZED A nine mark question evaluating BedZED- this is scaffolded with sentence starters and connectives. A homework research task on sustainable transport strategies. Made to follow AQA geography GCSE but could be applicable to other exam boards.

Key term lists for 12 topics: Population Migration Urbanisation Develoment Economics Coasts Rivers Glaciers Tectonics Weather and Climate Natural Resources Map Skills

Lesson looking at what endogenous and exogenous factors are and then looking specifically at those affecting London. Includes maps and links to a range of GIS websites for students to explore different factors. Includes blank London map for students to annotate with findings.

Assessment covering weather and global issues including climate change and plastic pollution

Full lesson with PPT and workbook- requires access to computers. Tasks include- Students calculate own carbon footprint research ways to reduce carbon footprint design a poster

AQA Geography: Global Systems and Governance Full Lesson with workbook and answers to activities.

Two self marking, multiple choice Google Form quizzes on key terms and theories associated with the globalisation and global systems sections of the topic. Editable. 16 questions in quiz 1 20 questions in quiz 2

First lesson in a SOW on the geography of the UK. Fully differentiated with extension activities. Includes- Workbook to complete tasks in Activity identifying the differences between the UK, GB and British Isles Activity locating major cities in the UK Extension activities Choropleth actvity mapping population density of different regions of the UK Extension activities

Full lesson with workbook and differentiated tasks. Activities include: Recap questions (starter) Video on the census with multiple choice questions Skills- activity to draw pie charts based on 2021 census data. Activity to compare and contrast different regions of the UK Extension: reading and questions on why London is so diverse.

A lesson which introduces the Windrush generation. Contains guidance for a research project including sources such as videos, books, podcasts and museums. Taught as part of a geography SOW on the UK which coincides with Black History Month.

A PPT and worksheet to go along with the BBC documentary Life at 50’C

A lesson looking at what makes our planet habitable. Based loosely on the geog.1 textbook. Lesson includes- a video with gap fill exercise an activity based upon the premise of the imminent destruction of earth by a meteorite. Students have to rank 5 potential new planets in order of how habitable they are for humanity to resettle on based upon factors such as how close they are to a star, their size, availability of water and atmospheric content. A template for a letter to NASA outlining the student’s top choice of planet and reasons why it is the best option for humans to resettle on. Fully resourced.

A secondary data geographical enquiry whereby students explore the demographic characteristics of their local area using census data. Includes: Key term list for the lesson Web links and step by step instructions to source sites e.g. ONS website and Datashine Modelled examples of how to describe data Extension questions embedded throughout Conclusion structure Template for students to complete on google classroom. Lesson will require individual laptop/computer access. Should cover 2-3 lessons.

Geography in the news A fully resourced and differentiated lesson about how the Covid pandemic, cost of living crisis and austerity have impacted upon the life expectancy of the UK. Included work book to complete tasks in. Includes differentiated reading activities, video links, activity looking at national and international causes of the cost of living crisis and activity where students rank the factors and justify their top choice.

A lesson looking at the impact of deindustrialisation on the UK. It specifically looks at the impact on coal mining communities in Wales and the miners strike. Taught as part of AQA A-level Changing places- impact of globalisation on place but could be adapted to suit other exam boards or topics.

A lesson looking at the causes and effects of social and spatial exclusion. Examples of Palestine and North Kensington. AQA A Level Geography Spec Link: 4.1 The importance of the meanings and representations attached to places by people with a particular focus on people’s lived experience of place in the past and present. 4.2 How humans perceive, engage with and form attachments to places and how they present and represent the world to others, including the way in which everyday place meanings are bound up with different identities, perspectives and experiences. Links to videos, extra reading, questions, model answers all included. Also includes a workbook for answers. Consolidation question: Explain how a place can be interpreted differently by different groups of people and how this can lead to conflict. Use examples.