In the GCSE AQA HUMAN Geography topic ’ Urban Issues & Challenges’, students are required to study an in-depth account of a city in a developing nation. Jakarta has a rapidly growing population due to it’s rapid industrialisation and high birth rate. These bring both opportunities and challenges. This introduction lesson to Jakarta looks at the infrastructure and why it’s connections with the rest of Indonesia and Asia make it a globally important city. Students could go on to study Jakarta in further detail in my other lessons, to find out about How Jakarta is attempting to become more sustainable and reduce it’s social and environmental challenges.

As part of the AQA spec A GCSE Geography curriculum, ’ the challenge of resource management’, food is a major focus. All student must know the reasons for increased demand for food, as well as geographical areas of food surplus and food deficit. This lesson covers both. There are a full set of answers to the map/ graph starter question which asks students to analyse the bar chart on regional food production. This lesson could be independantly self-taught, or done as remote learning via webinar as there are lots of video and signpost links to research areas on the internet, however the lower and Middle Abilities would need more structured classroom guidence. This lesson focuses on skills such as graph analysis, independant study skills, and creating a mind map which gives an overview on the 4 main reasons for pushing up food demands globally. There is a 6 mark question to test students understanding.

This odd-one out grid tests the understanding of student’s vocabulary/ keywords for the paper 3 fieldwork and issue evaluation section of the GCSE examination specification for AQA curriculum. There are a full set of answers to explain which one does not fit the pattern- so students can self-assess (AFL) their knowledge. It’s makes them think about the connections between different concepts and ideas, and therefore helps to develop important synoptic links. There is also my Top-Tip’s for students on preparing them for their paper 3 exam, which may be useful. This worksheet task would make an ideal lesson starter, or revision intervention activity. Ideally, you should print out the slide, and ask students to circle and annotate the decisions with a brief explanation, so it can be stuck into their books for future reference.

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Title: Exploring the Boscastle Floods - GCSE Geography Lesson Series Description: Delve into the captivating case study of the Boscastle floods in Cornwall 2004 with our comprehensive 2-lesson series designed for GCSE geography. Unravel the causes, effects, and responses to this infamous extreme weather event that left an indelible mark on the landscape and serves as a key case study in the curriculum. Key Features: Map Skills Exploration: Engage students with a map skills starter, encouraging them to analyze the OS map of Boscastle to identify clues explaining the vulnerability of the area to flooding, reinforcing understanding of physical causes. Real-Life Perspectives: Immerse students in the event through a 20-minute video from a BBC documentary, featuring eye-witness accounts and survivor experiences, providing a vivid and emotional connection to the Boscastle floods. Interactive Worksheet: The main task involves a comprehensive worksheet with facts, statistics, and statements from the flooding, prompting students to classify and analyze information, fostering critical thinking skills. Practical Application: The second lesson focuses on river flood control and defenses, exploring both hard and soft engineering approaches. Students collaborate in groups to construct a model representing their preferred flood management scheme. Why Choose This Resource? Multifaceted Learning: Cover diverse aspects of the Boscastle floods, from map skills to real-life narratives and hands-on model construction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Current and Relevant: Tackle a well-known GCSE geography case study, providing students with practical insights into the causes and management of extreme weather events. Engaging Activities: Foster student involvement through interactive tasks, encouraging active participation and knowledge retention. Ideal for: GCSE geography teachers seeking a comprehensive and engaging case study resource. Educators emphasizing practical application and critical thinking skills development. Elevate your geography lessons with this immersive Boscastle floods series. Download now to captivate your students with a rich exploration of this significant case study!

National Parks were established in 1951 with the Peak District designated as the first official national park in England. They came about after mass protests in the 1930’s from the working classes demanding greater access to the countryside. Since then, many more have been added such as the ’ South Downs’ and ’ New Forest’. This lesson is based around developing maps skills at ks3 and generating a locational knowledge of the UK by building group ’ maps from memory’ maps of the UK national park. Maps from memory simply involved one person from each group going to look at the completed map outside the classroom, remembering the name and location of one park, then returning to add it onto their group blank map inside the classroom. It is a popular and well known geography learning game. The students then analyse 2 separate maps of two different national parks ; the Cairngorms national park, and the Pembrookshire Coast. They use the maps to fill in a comparison grid which asks them to identify human and physical attractions. This activity could be supplemented by use of ipads to navigate to BING maps or similar to find out more detailed information. This task could be done individually or or pairs. Finally there is a plenary discussion on alternative geographical futures ; what would the UK be like now if there were no National parks?

The tropical rainforest biomes are found close to the equator where low pressure systems create bands of high rainfall and long daylight hours that promote high plant growth. Rainforests are densely packed areas of tall vegeatation high amounts of life and biodiversity. This full KS3 lesson and associated sheets and activities give students a full understanding on the layers of the rainforest ecosystem structure, where they are found, and how to analyse and describe the climate of a rainforest using a climate graph. This lesson was originally designed as part of a year 7 ecosystems topic, but would work equally well for year 8. The main task involves students sketching a copy of a diagram on the layers of the rainforest and annotating it in detail using prompts and gap-fill sentences to help them. They then watch a video and make further independant labels.

This 4th lesson in our cold climate series ’ Pole to Pole’ allows students to discover Antarctica through a virtual Antarctic cruise. They will learn to annotate the Antarctic icy landscape and discover what tourist activities away those on the cruise. We also compare how the Arctic is different from the Antarctic using a true or false quiz- the students find the answer by studying and comparing the 2 maps of the poles.

This worksheet guides students through annotating photographs in order to answer exam questions. In the GCSE geography examinations, students are often asked questions worth 3 or 4 marks which require precise labeling on maps or photographs. It is an easy way to pick up marks in the exam once you have mastered this skill. There are web links above each photograph to guide students to relevant learning sites or videos to help them answer the question set. The questions asked range from Tropical Rainforests, hot deserts, to Tourism and natural hazards.

A River long profile shows the changes to the river channel, valley and land use as it travels downstream. All GCSE Exam boards require in depth knowlege of the river long profile and require students to demonstrate proficient map skills. This worksheet based activity combines both knowlege and skills effectively and engages student with maps! Teaching River profiles no longer has to be dull and dry. I created this resource for year 9 in their first GCSE year and wanted to engage them in their learning. This activity works well in small groups huddled round and OS map- all the maps can be different, that’s the beauty of the questions, they are left open-ended. Hints and help are given on the worksheet and an OS water map symbols guide is included for reference. There are a variety of challenging extention activities for the more able. It could be the perfect task to do in association with a river based fieldwork trip, to familiarise students with their chosen river location and drainage basin.

A step-by step guide to help students describe numerical data sets in geography, a core skill for the paper 3 examination in AQA GCSE. Students practise applying this skills to 2 examination type questions with answers provided, linked to Chile earthquake aftershock data.

Elevate Your Geography Writing - Literacy Wall Display for GCSE Success Description: Unlock the key to GCSE success by mastering essential Geography terminology with our exclusive classroom literacy wall display. Tailored to benefit students of all abilities, this resource is particularly crucial for middle and low-ability learners, offering a visual guide to enhance their grasp of examiners’ language. Key Features: Strategic Vocabulary Development: Elevate writing skills by focusing on the precise use of key Geography terminology, a crucial aspect for success in GCSE examinations. Differentiated Approach: Catering to all ability levels, from basic to advanced, this display provides a comprehensive range of adjectives and acronyms, empowering students to expand their geographical vocabulary effectively. Visual Prompt: Enhance understanding through a visually appealing guide that clearly illustrates descriptive words aligned with examination themes and topics covered in the new GCSE series. Grade Differentiation: Bridge the gap between higher and lower ability students, and even distinguish between grade 8 and 9 achievement by emphasizing the importance of well-placed keywords. Why Choose This Resource? Exam Preparation: Equip students with the linguistic tools necessary for success in GCSE examinations, ensuring they confidently decode and respond to examiner language. Inclusive Learning: Provide essential support for middle and low-ability learners, promoting language comprehension and application. Versatile Application: Suitable for various themes and topics covered in the new GCSE exam series, fostering flexibility and adaptability. Ideal for: Geography teachers focused on exam preparation and literacy skills development. Educators seeking a visually engaging tool to support students in mastering key terminology. Transform your geography classroom into a hub of linguistic excellence. Download this literacy wall display now to empower your students with the language of success in GCSE examinations!

Harry Potter Film Locations Exploration - KS3 Geography Worksheet Lesson Description: Embark on a magical journey through the enchanting film locations of the Harry Potter series with our engaging KS3 geography worksheet lesson. Designed for students in years 7 and 8, this resource takes advantage of the captivating world created by J.K. Rowling to teach essential map skills and geographical knowledge. Key Features: Interactive GIS Map Exploration: Utilize the free and user-friendly Interactive GIS map from the Visit Britain website, allowing students to delve into the various filming locations featured in ‘The Prisoner of Azkaban’ and ‘The Deathly Hallows.’ Map Skills Reinforcement: Enhance students’ map skills, including direction, scale, distance, and a basic understanding of map symbols, as they navigate through the interactive exercises. Accessible for All Abilities: Suitable for all ability levels within years 7 and 8, the worksheet offers a range of questions to challenge and engage students at different levels. Extension Task: Challenge more able students with an extension task, encouraging them to create a tour around the UK showcasing five key film locations. A PDF printable proforma is provided to assist students in planning their Harry Potter Tour. Why Choose This Resource? Theme-Based Learning: Leverage the popularity of the Harry Potter series to make geography lessons exciting and relatable for students. Independent Learning: Structured for both class and home-based learning, the activities can largely be completed independently, promoting student autonomy. Ideal for: Geography teachers looking to integrate popular culture into their lessons. Educators seeking interactive and independent learning opportunities for KS3 students. Transform geography lessons into a magical adventure. Download now and let your students explore the wizarding world while mastering essential map skills!

This full lesson explores the producers, consumers and decomposers in a pond, aquatic ecosystem. Pond ecosystems are small, yet dynamic, and sensitive to change. It helps if you have access to a pond for sketching but it is not essential. Students will analyse a pond food web to pick out individual food chains. They will be able to identify producers, consumers and decomposers and explain how interdependance works in this ecosystem between the biotic and abiotic parts.

This building-off-grid project is ideal for delivery in the classroom for years 8 through to 11 or set as an independent task for distance-learning or home-based study. Also suitable for celebrating ’ Earth Day’ in April with a focus on reducing carbon footprint. Since being stuck on lock-down I have been binge-watching episodes of USA based TV-series like ’ last of the Alaskans’ and ’ Building off Grid’ which follow families as they design and self-build their own cabins and earth-ship style homes in remote areas of Arizona and Alaska. The aim is to live sustainably and in harmony with the landscape and ecosystem around them. This lesson / project will help GCSE/ KS4 students make connections in their learning with the Geography ’ Living World’ topic, especially around explaining how humans have adapted to the opportunities and challenges of living in extreme conditions such as the Tundra Biome and the Hot Desert regions. Students could easily talk about home design and crop growing/ subsistence farming in their examinations following the AQA spec A curriculum. The students must choose where they want to live their off grid lifestyle; either Arizona or Alaska, and the Power Point goes through the benefits and drawbacks of doing so in each ecosystem. There are video links to relevant video content showing some aspects of cabin-building in both of these environments. Then students enlist 3 helpers to help build their cabin, and roll a dice to determine their allocated budget they can use to buy materials for the cabin project. Using this budget, they can chose from a ‘menu’ worksheet of construction options to custom-build their cabin. They have a choice of sketching out their design with a floor plan, or actually building a model of their cabin from lego/ cardboard/ paydough etc. If submitted as a distance learning activity it would be great to make it into a competition, and invite students to submit pictures of their designs electronically for display. There are some ideas for follow-on activities on the slides.

agribusiness is the process of producing food on a large scale and increasing yields by using new technology and commercial principles. It also extends to marketing and spin-off activities linked to farming. This adapted homework sheet tests students prior understanding on various aspects of the UK’s supply and demand for food, as part of the AQA GCSE Curriculum ‘Challenge of Resource Management’. There are 3 examination type questions for students to choose from, according to their confidence and ability level. There 2 6-mark questions come with a detailed structure strip / exam planning response sheet which helps them get maximum marks. There is also a detailed mark scheme with each question. I have also provided 3 website links for revision purposes in case they need to refresh their memory before attempting. This would be ideal for independent assessment in the classroom or for use at home/ distance learning during lockdown.

This is a full lesson looking at trends in extreme tornadoes and where they occur. Activities include a mapping activity , analysing data and a group facts race exercise, followed by a journalistic report. designed for 100 minutes. This resource has been brought to you by the author of the Amazon Kindle ebook ’ Time Smart Teaching: 8 Insider Tips to reduce your workload that Schools don’t tell you!. 100% free for Amazon Unlimited subscribers. The introductory chapters are FREE to read on my tes shop page.

A pond is an example of a small-scale ecosystem that we typically student at GCSE Geography. Pond ecosystems depend on balance and equllibrium of all the interdependant parts that make it up; both the living ( biotic) and non-living ( abiotic). This lesson presumes you are lucky enough to have a pond on, or close to your school site to visit and carry out the field sketching tasks. However, if not, there is a detailed picture of a pond ecosystem on the slide they can copy if needed. Students start with a discussions, recap on producers, consumers and decomposers ( this lesson assumes a base-line understanding on food chains). Students sketch the pond with guidance and label appropriately using the mini-beasts spotter card to help them identify animals found on the pond, or through pond-dipping There is an exit card/ small write up task at the end.

Exam success at GCSE depends on students understanding a range f key command words such as describe, explain, link, discuss etc. This English to Ukraine dual coded command words sheet sets out in simple terms what each keyword means from a history context to support EAL students in the kS4 and KS5 humanities classroom. This powerpoint resource can be edited to suit teachers requirements as has been designed for year 8 to support the many Ukrainian child refugees than now find themselves being taught in UK mainstream schools.