Chapter 17: Economic Development & quality of life Learning objectives: To describe how social development is measured. To explain why the human development index is important. Compliments Textbook - AQA GCSE (9-1) Geography Second Edition ByJohn Widdowson (Author) Workbooklet containing: Starter Key words Sample GCSE Question 10 Tasks Student checklist

Creating a climate for learning in Geography: Set the right collaborative atmosphere in your class room by using this Geography themed ice breaker. Great fun. Ideal for the start of term and new teachers.

"Do you bite your thumb at us sir?" Ever wandered how to insult someone in Shakespearean? A great resource that guides student into flagging, noticing and assessing creative English language. Fantastic for extended essays and critique writing assignments.

A great fun activity involving a treasure hunt style challenge around the school followed by a research activity and group presentation.

Title : What happens in an earthquake? Objectives: To describe what happens during an earthquake To explain the effects of an earthquakes has on a place. A great lesson that introduces the theory behind how earthquakes happen, how people and places are affected and Includes comprehensive terminology, diagram cross-section for students, video animation hyper-links, emotional earthquake poem resource and bell task!

Title - What are the opportunities and challenges in the Sahara Desert? Learning Objectives: To identify the countries covered by the Sahara desert To assess the opportunities and challenges within this biome

Title: What is ecotourism? Objectives: To describe how ecotourism has developed To look at strategies that help conserve the natural environment Contains a review of mass tourism, sustainable strategies, annotated example and a range of video clip hyper links. Ideal for GCSE and International Baccalaureate.

Injecting Pace & Challenge in Lessons Aims: To review the importance of accelerated learning within lessons To try a range of learning tasks that aim to inject pace and offer student challenge Fantastic. Needs collaboration from school department to run the session effectively.

A superb lesson that reviews how changes in the modern family unit and structure is changing. Student and teachers will gain insight, empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by different families in the 21st Century. Objectives: To describe how the modern family has changed To review why these structural changes are important in the 21st Century Both students and teachers can predict and prepare themselves for the social, cultural, religious and economic impact that this may have in society at local, national and international scales.

Title: What is break-even and why do businesses need to calculate it? Lesson objectives:– To describe what ‘break-even’ is and why its important within business To construct a break-even table and chart and practice calculating break-even using a formula Excellent lesson that consolodates this business skill. Includes: Review of Costs calculation (start-up/running/fixed/variable/total) Revenue calculation Profit/loss/break-even (BE) Break-even analysis experience? Average vs total Step by step calculations Case study scenario Exam practice questions

A fun and challenging activity sheet that names and locates the worlds major tectonic plates.

This lesson has been used and accredited as outstanding within many observations and interviews. This alternative to a carrousel task allows student to stay in their seat yet rotate the resources as it introduced them to Climate Change and Global Warming. It allows teachers to judge prior knowledge, learning and misconceptions students may have. This is combined with excellent starter and plenary resources that consolidate learning objectives and helps teachers plan for the next lesson on this current important theme of geographical study. Has been used at KS3, GCSE, IGCE, KS4, MYP and A Level standards.

Learning Objectives: To describe the processes of atmospheric circulation. To explain how the circulation of air within the atmosphere causes areas of high and low pressure Comprehensive and easy to follow guide. Contains - extension question task, for advanced learners a template sheet asking students to add information on global atmospheric circulation writing activity, consolidating all their knowledge hyper-links to video clips fantastic general knowledge starter

A challenging an interactive kinaesthetic lesson that encourages group work, higher order thinking skills, initiative and logic. A fantastic lesson reviewing the environmental conditions, characteristics and human pressures found within this fragile biome. Involves kinaesthetic collaborative class group task, analysis and evaluation. Includes exam question and mark scheme. Great exam case study for an introduction to the Sahel and theme of biomes. Great for a lesson observation. A challeging lesson.

Learning Objectives: To outline how global inequality is linked to trade To describe how the European Union works to help trade Includes a range or resources and stimulating activities. Ideal for globalisation, geographical knowledge, historical trade issues, introduction to business studies and global knowledge.

Learning Objectives: To outline the formation of photochemical smog. To distinguish between primary and secondary air pollutants Contains: Fantastic science clips to illustrate how human health is impacted and the chemical reactions that form secondary air pollutants. Includes news reports for Case studies. Exam question Research task. Live links to air pollution models - in London and across the World.

Journey Back in Time: Witness the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius! Bring history to life for your Year 8 class! Uncover the drama and devastation of 79 AD with this Mount Vesuvius Eruption Resource Walk in the footsteps of: Pliny the Elder, the curious scholar: Witness the eruption through the eyes of a renowned scientist! Gaius, the brave slave: Experience the chaos and fear from the perspective of a Roman citizen! Livia, the noblewoman: Feel the loss and devastation suffered by the wealthy elite! Maximus, the gladiator: Learn about the raw power of nature from a fearless warrior! Engaging first-hand accounts: Each character brings their unique perspective to the event. Vivid descriptions: Feel the tremors, smell the ash, and witness the fiery destruction! Interactive activities: Analyze primary sources, create timelines, and explore the impact of the eruption. Teacher’s guide: Packed with lesson plans, extension activities, and assessment materials.

A proven great introductory and transition lesson activity to introduce the skills and global knowledge needed for Geography! This has proved very successful for Y6 students entering KS3 It can be used as an independent, paired or group task. Fantastic if used as a competition.

Great resource that looks at dignity, human rights, children rights, UN declaration of rights and a range of thought provoking questions that allow higher order reflection, justification and thinking.

A great resource that introduces and explains mastering homophones. • Includes a fantastic starter activity that looks at the importance of correct spelling. • Very useful for EAL students. • Differentiated activities included • Used in English international schools • Rated excellent in lesson observations