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.

A lesson on the regeneration of Nine Elms in London. The lesson looks at the project, the largest in London’s history, and gets the pupils to evaluate its impacts with a 20 mark essay question. Includes links to videos, newspaper articles, photographs and demographic information to enable students to contrast change over time. Made for the AQA Changing places spec but could be used with other exam boards or adapted for GCSE.

All resources needed for a reading list display covering all key stages. Includes book covers of recommended books and summaries. Also includes lettering with geographically themed patterns for both the reading display and an achievements display.

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.

A lesson which assigns students the role of urban planners and tasks them with designing a sustainable city. The task is fully scaffolded as students work through a planning booklet , filling it out based on structured class discussions of the different features needed- energy, waste management, nature, food, housing, infrastructure etc. Lots of ideas are included in the notes section of the PPT slides to steer the pupils ideas. Loads of pictures and real world examples too. A design brief outlining what students need to include in their cities is also included, as is a peer assessment sheet

Complete data collection work booklet for students with 4 data collection methods: Pedestrian counts EQIs Questionnaires Land use surveys Includes background information on Brighton and map of sites visited- Sydney Street, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Pier, i360 and Clock tower. Staff book includes detailed itinerary, space for student details which can be edited to fit, train times (from Purley- this can be edited to suit), detailed maps and routes and information on each site. Can easily be followed by non-specialists and is an easy day trip to run from London with costings working out at £6.50 per student. This included train tickets and entrance to the pier. The entrance fee is only 50p per person if you contact them ahead of time and make a group booking! Used with year 7 but could be edited to suit GCSE specifications.