A specialist documentary resource shop featuring worksheets and challenge activities to support learning and thinking around educational documentaries. Resources are created by an experienced geography teacher and subject leader.
A specialist documentary resource shop featuring worksheets and challenge activities to support learning and thinking around educational documentaries. Resources are created by an experienced geography teacher and subject leader.
Documentary topic: Water, Rivers, Africa
24 question and answer sheet to accompany the BBC documentary Earth’s Greatest Rivers 2, episode 1, Zambezi River. Documentary follows the river’s course from source to mouth and looks at how animal and human life depends on the river.
The worksheet has 24 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet for teachers. There is a differentiated follow on worksheet for students to complete to think further around this topic. Designed for study alongside rivers unit, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study in Southern Africa.
Topics include:
Fact file on the Zambezi
upper, middle and lower course characteristics
Human activity along the river
Flooding
Conservation and management
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A 29 question worksheet and follow on sheet to support A Perfect Planet - Humans (BBC Documentary). The programme looks at how humans are changing our planet so rapidly, that it is affecting earth’s life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.
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The worksheet has 29 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet for teachers. There is a differentiated follow on worksheet for students to complete to think further around this topic.
Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics:
Extinction
Energy use
Oceans currents
Extreme weather events - droughts
Climate change
Deforestation
Desertification
Human solutions
Ecosystems: Sahara Desert, Amazon Rainforest & Ocean ecosystems
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A 20 question worksheet and differentiated follow on activity to support A Perfect Planet - Volcanoes (BBC Documentary). The programme looks at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
The worksheet has 20 questions, using a variety of question stems, that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff a detailed answer sheet is included. I have also included a differentiated follow on worksheet for students to reflect on their learning from the documentary.
Worksheet includes the following topics:
Volcanoes
Advantages and disadvantages of volcanic environments
Ecosystem
Benefits and risks of habitats
Variety of land ecosystems
Animal adaptation
Climate change
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Documentary to support Weather and Climate lessons.
A question and answer worksheet (and follow on sheet) to support A Perfect Planet - Weather (BBC Documentary). The programme explores how weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, this shapes the lives of animals across the globe, leading to incredible diversity of species and habitats.
The worksheet has 20 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff a teacher answer sheet is included for staff unfamiliar with the topic. There is an additional differentiated worksheet to allow students to reflect further on their learning.
Documentary and worksheet cover the following topics:
Weather and climate
monsoons
drought
Ecosystems (including Amazon Rainforest and Gobi Desert)
Animal adaptation
Climate change
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Our Planet: Jungles / Rainforest Environments
A question and answer worksheet based around Netflix documentary our planet, Jungles. Could be used to support learning around rainforest ecosystems, animal habitats and human activity in forests. Can be used as a full lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. A teacher sheet with answers is included.
Questions focus on:
Different rainforest environments
Animal adaptations in the ecosystem
Human activity and resource management
Deforestation
Food chains in the rainforest ecosystem
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A 20 question worksheet and follow on activity to support A Perfect Planet - Weather (BBC Documentary). The programme looks at how weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, how this water shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.
The worksheet uses a variety of different questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary. A comprehensive answer sheet is included for staff who are unfamiliar with the documentary. There is a differentiated follow on sheet so students can reflect further on their learning.
Worksheet includes the following topics:
seasonal weather patterns
Global weather and climates
Advantages and disadvantages of different weather patterns
Ecosystems including Amazon Rainforest and the Gobi Desert
Benefits and risks of habitat change
Animal adaptation
Climate change
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A question and answer worksheet based around Netflix documentary Our Planet, Frozen Worlds, episode 2.
Could be used to support learning around polar and tundra ecosystems, animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Polar and Arctic regions. Some discussion on climate change impact in Antarctica and the Arctic. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework.
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Focus: Desert environment, desert ecosystem and adaptations
A comprehensive 24 question worksheet for Green Planet, Desert World (BBC Documentary). David Attenborough explores new filming techniques which allow us to enter the plants’ world and see it from their perspective and on their timescale. This episode focuses on plant adaptations to desert conditions, where temperatures soar and plummet and water is rare.
The worksheet includes 24 different styled questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers.
Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics:
Desert vegetation
Plant and animal interactions
Adaptations
Climate change
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A comprehensive 36 question worksheet for Our Changing Planet, Episode 1 (BBC Documentary).
Documentary details
This documentary includes a visit to the Maldives to investigate coral reef biodiversity and coral bleaching. Chris Packham travels to Iceland to look at glacial retreat and ice melt. Ella Al-Shamahi visits Cambodia to see how economic development has impacted river environments and animal trafficking.
In all locations, presenters look at research or charity efforts charting the fight to save the planets most endangered ecosystems.
The bundle includes
The worksheet includes 36 different styled questions that cover the full hour long documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers.
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Seasonal Forests, Seasonal Change
A comprehensive 24 question worksheet for Green Planet, Seasonal World (BBC Documentary). David Attenborough explores new filming techniques which allow us to enter the plants’ world and see it from their perspective and on their timescale. Between the tropics and the frozen poles lies a region dominated by relentless change in the form of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each one presents plants with huge challenges, from ice and snow to raging fires; from intense competition to surprising enemies. To survive here plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering.
The worksheet includes 24 different styled questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers.
Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics:
Spring, summer, autumn and winter
Seasonal plants
Photosynthesis
Plant and animal interactions
Climate change
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Earth’s Tropical Islands: Madagascar
BBC documentary, currently on iPlayer.
A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary Madagascar Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 1. This documentary is about the how the ecosystem developed across a range of different habitats in Madagascar.
It could be used to support learning around ecosystems. animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Madagascar. Some discussion on how humans impact the landscape and deforestation. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework.
I have included additional exam questions and tasks to complete at the end of the lesson or for a home learning activity.
Topics include:
ecosystems - desert, mountainous & rainforest
Madagascan wildlife
Weather and climate
Deforestation
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BBC documentary: Horizon 2020: 1. Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting.
BBC documentary, currently on iPlayer.
A question and answer worksheet based around the 58 minute horizon documentary on population and earth resources. This documentary is about Chris’s view that our world is suffering from overpopulation, given the impact 7.7 billion humans are already having. Travelling around the globe in search of answers to difficult and sometimes controversial questions, Chris investigates why our population is growing so rapidly, what impact it is having on the natural world, and whether there is anything that can be done.
This resource could be used to support learning around population increase, urban living and resource management. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework.
I have included a short exam question to complete at the end of the lesson or for a follow up at another point.
Topics include:
Overpopulation
Population increase
Birth rates
Resource management
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A comprehensive 24 question worksheet for Green Planet, Human World (BBC Documentary). Two out of five wild plants are threatened with extinction. Hear more about current threats, how crops and cultivation change our green planet and how people are finding remarkable ways to help plant species thrive.
The worksheet includes 24 different styled questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers.
Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics:
Plants in urban environments
Farming
Crops and cultivation
Monocultures
Plant and human interactions
Climate change
Management of vulnerable species
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Netflix documentary: Night on Earth - Moonlit Plains
Regions covered: African plains, savannah, desert and dune environments.
Question worksheet to accompany the Netflix documentary Night on Earth: Moonlit Plains, episode 1. Used with a year 7 group studying adaptations in different ecosystems, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study in Africa, savannah or desert environments for example. A teacher answer sheet is provided and there are optional extension / homework tasks to round up ideas from this documentary.
Topics include:
Adaptation to different environments
Characteristics of hunters in African Plains
Plant adaptation in Mexican Desert
Survival techniques of prey
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Netflix documentary: Night on Earth - Frozen Nights
Great for geography lessons at Christmas!
Question worksheet to accompany the Netflix documentary Night on Earth: Frozen Nights, episode 2. Planned with a KS3 group in mind who are studying polar environments or adaptation in different ecosystems, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study such as the Arctic. A teacher answer sheet is provided and there are optional extension / homework tasks to round up ideas from this documentary.
Locations include: Arctic, Alaska, northern forests, Japan
Documentary length: 44 minutes
Topics include:
Adaptation to different environments
Characteristics of hunters in Arctic environments
Animal adaptation for darkness and colder climates
Survival techniques of prey / hunting techniques of predators
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BBC Documentary: A Day in the Life of Earth.
A documentary looking at how the Earth changes over the period of a day. Links well with any physical and human geography topics including:
Volcanic eruptions
Earth’s heat systems
Earthquakes
Erosion
Deposition
Glaciers
Meteors
Question sheet covering the 1 hour documentary. Teacher answer sheet provided.
Unit: National Parks, Wild Spaces
Help your students engage meaningfully with this National Parks documentary.
What is included?
There are 27 different questions, spanning the** full 50 minutes** of this documentary, keeping your students interested throughout. A teacher answer sheet, with helpful timings is included, to minimize your planning.
You will find a two page follow on activity included, which can be used within the lesson or as homework to help your children think further around the topic. The follow on task is differentiated so it can be used with a mixed ability class.
All worksheets downloaded in this bundle are both in Word and PDF format.
Our Great National Parks - World of Wonder
Our Great National Parks - Episode 1, World of Wonder
From Africa’s beaches to Japan’s islands to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - the natural world’s untamed beauty comes into gorgeous focus.
Topics covered in this documentary:
Wide variety of national parks
Advantages of wild spaces
Threats to wild spaces
Animal adaptations to their environments
Extreme environments
Human and animal interactions
Climate Change
Example of sustainable management
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Unit: National Parks, Kenya, Tsavo National Park
Help your students engage meaningfully with this National Parks documentary set in Kenya.
Our Great National Parks - Episode 2, Tsavo National Park.
What is included?
There are 28 different questions, spanning the** full 50 minutes** of this documentary, keeping your students interested throughout. A teacher answer sheet, with helpful timings is included, to minimize your planning.
You will find a two page follow on activity included, which can be used within the lesson or as homework to help your children think further around the topic. The follow on task is differentiated so it can be used with a mixed ability class.
All worksheets downloaded in this bundle are both in Word and PDF format.
Our Great National Parks –Tsavo, Kenya
In Kenya’s Tsavo National Park, thousands of elephants roam the breath-taking, vast landscape, along with hippos, rhinos, hornbills and more.
Topics covered in this documentary:
Environment in different parts of the park
Climate and dry seasons
Threats to wild spaces
Animal adaptations to their environments
Extreme environments
Human and animal interactions
Sustainable management
What are you waiting for? Download these worksheets to help your classes get 90+ minutes of well-planned and captivating activities around this inspiring National Parks documentary.
Help your students get to grips with the environment and ecosystem of Antarctica in episode 4 of Frozen Planet 2 (BBC documentary), using this 2 page, 25 question and answer worksheet.
David Attenborough explores Antarctica, looking at the ecosystem, animal adaptations and the impacts of climate change.
How to use this sheet
The worksheet has 25 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet with timings for teachers.
Questions on the worksheet explore the following environments and topics:
• Coastal and interior environments
• Animal adaptation
• Extreme weather
• Climate change
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Documentary focus: Water Crisis, Water Surplus, Water Deficit and Water Management across the world.
A 26 question worksheet and fact collection to support H20: The Molecule That Made Us (BBC Documentary), episode 3: Water Crisis. This episode investigates droughts,hurricanes and unsustainable water management.
The worksheet has a range of question types that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff, a detailed answer sheet, with timings, is included for teachers. There are three follow on questions for students to complete to think further around this topic.
Questions on the worksheet cover the following topics, among others:
Water Cycle - stores, transfers
Atmospheric circulation
Drought
Hurricane
Aquifers
Floods
Sustainable water management
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