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Hello, I'm Natasha and I provide high-quality geography resources for KS3 and KS4. https://linktr.ee/planetgeography
Climate Change: The Effects - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Climate Change: The Effects - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on the effects of human-caused climate change and how they impact different areas on the planet. Students will look at food production, migration, holidays and other factors that will be affected by climate change. Task 1: Starter - 5 Quick Questions- students to recap on previously learnt information. Task 2: Students to identify the data on the bar and pie chart and identify the amount of greenhouses gases in total emissions and which gas traps the most heat. Task 3: Students are given an information sheet with the impacts of climate change on the UK and Bangladesh. They are then to sort the impacts into social, economic or environmental impacts. Task 4: Main Task - Practice exam questions- “Compare and contrast the possible impacts of climate change on a poorer part of the world with those on a richer part of the world” (6 marks) **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
Future of Tropical Storms - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Future of Tropical Storms - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on the future of tropical storms and what could potentially happen to people living in these areas. Contains lots of graph analysis for students. Task 1: Starter - Answer true and false questions about previous learning Task 2: On white boards students to make notes on the video about tropical storms Task 3: Read through the information on the sheet and analyse the graphs about the future of tropical storms. Task 4: Main Task - Exam question practice, “Suggest how the distributiion of tropical storms could change in the future if the trend in temperature change continues” (4 marks) Task 5: Plenary - True or false about formation of tropical storms **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
GCSE Geography Key Processes & Case Studies - Paper 1 (AQA)
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GCSE Geography Key Processes & Case Studies - Paper 1 (AQA)

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A fully resourced PowerPoint for Paper 1- Living in the Physical Environment for AQA GCSE Geography. This PowerPoint contains 34 slides with all the key physical processes broken down into 5 easy steps along with examples of what good and bad answers look like. In the final half of the PowerPoint we cover case studies that students will need when completing paper 1. Key Physical Processes include: Rivers -Waterfalls & Gorges Meanders & Oxbow Lakes Levee formation Coasts Rotational Cliff Slumping Headlands and Bays Formation of a Sea Stack Wave-cut Platforms Spits & Bars Weather Hazards -Formation of a Hurricane Case studies include: Ecosystems - UK Pond Tropical Rainforest - Malaysia Hot Desert - Thar Desert Rivers - River Tees Coasts - Holderness Coast Tectonic Hazards - Christchurch vs Haiti Weather Hazards - Typhoon Haiyan UK Weather Hazards - Beast from the East
Resource Management - Reducing Food Miles and Agribusiness - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Resource Management - Reducing Food Miles and Agribusiness - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on what consumer demand is, strategies to reduce carbon footprint and the importance of agribusiness. Task 1: Starter - Application of geographical skills, 3 exam style questions about previous learning. Task 2: Definition of consumer demand Task 3: Students are to complete a table of the positives and negatives of; seasonal produce, locally produced food and limit Uk food imports along with subsistance farming. Task 4: Using your table, categorise the following into positives and negatives of the agribusiness process. Task 5: Main Task -Exam question practice “Assess the extent to which agribusinesses are a beneficial change in food production” (6 marks) Task 6: Plenary - What ways has the energy consumption in the UK changes? **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
Resource Management - Global Distribution of Water - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Resource Management - Global Distribution of Water - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on where water is distributed globally. This covers areas of deficit and surplus. In this lesson discusses the importance of water security on development, global water consumption and the human/ physical factors that affect water availability. Task 1: Starter - Knowledge retention of previous learning Task 2: Quick quiz on why water is important. Task 3: Describe the distribution of water globally (4 marks) Task 4: Describe the change in water demand from 1900 to 2025 (3 marks) Task 5: Watch the video and answer the questions about conflict and water security. Task 6: Use the information below to complete the table on impacts of water insecurity. Task 7: Main Task -Exam question practice “Explain how both physical and human factors can influence the availability of water. (6 marks)” OR “Explain how human actions can contribute to water insecurity. (6 marks)” Task 8: Plenary - What questions would you ask to find out more about how this building increases water supply/ **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
Tectonic Hazards Mitigation Adaption - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Tectonic Hazards Mitigation Adaption - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on the reasons why people live in tectonically active regions, why the effects of natural hazards are greater in LICs than HICs and creating a scientific hypothesis to check the statements. Task 1: Starter: Knowledge recall on previous topic (Coasts) Task 2: Recap on what the effects on natural hazards are. Task 3: Create a scientific hypothesis to investigate why the effects on natural hazards are greater in LICs than HICs Task 4: Watch the news video about the way Naples monitors Vesuvius. Task 5: Either prove or disprove the scientific hypothesis. Task 6: Exam question: Describe and explain how planning for a tectonic hazard might help to reduce the effects of an earthquake or volcanic eruption in Naples (6 marks) Task 7: Peer Feedback Task 8: Revision on geographical skills **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
Introduction to Natural Hazards - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Introduction to Natural Hazards - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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In this lesson students will identify what a natural hazard is, types of natural hazards and how hazards and their risks change depending on several factors. Task 1: Identify natural hazards based on pictures Task 2: Write down the different types of natural hazards Task 3: Complete structure of the Earth sheet. Task 4: Exam style 4 mark question Task 5: Plenary: GCSE pod Lesson contains PowerPoint and worksheet.
Structure of the Earth- (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Structure of the Earth- (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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A fully resourced and up to date lesson on the structure of the Earth along with plate tectonic theory. A great introductory lesson into natural hazards and tectonic hazards. Task 1: Theorize why the Earth is like an egg. Task 2: Describe the characteristics of the structure of the Earth. Task 3: Quick video to recap the structure of the Earth. Task 4: Watch the video about slab pull and convectional currents Task 5: Describe the global distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes (4 marks) Task 6: Peer mark **Download contains PowerPoint and worksheet for the lesson. **
GCSE Geography Revision - Paper 2 (AQA)
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GCSE Geography Revision - Paper 2 (AQA)

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A fully resourced PowerPoint for Paper 2- Challenges in the human environment for AQA GCSE Geography. This PowerPoint contains 36 slides with full information and case studies for each topic. Content Includes: Urban Issues and Challenges Definition and causes of urbanisation Emergence of megacities Case Study of Rio as an NEE along with opportunities and challenges. Case Study - Urban change in a Major UK City - Leeds Sustainable Urban Living - Leeds Greenhouse Project Traffic Management in Leeds The Changing Economic World Measuring development Measuring population and causes of uneven development Tourism in Jamaica UK national and global links Case Study- Nigeria - TNCs causing development Economic and Industrial Change in the UK Modern Industrial Developments in the UK - Cambridge Science Park and Torr Quarry. **Download contains PowerPoint **
Intro to Changing Economic World - Home Learning - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Intro to Changing Economic World - Home Learning - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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These home learning/ homework sheets are a good way to test students knowledge and comprehension of the “changing economic world” topic. Each sheet provides upwards of 7 research questions, with two AQA specified exam questions to ensure that students are applying their knowledge correctly. It is recommended giving 1-2 weeks for students to complete the sheet (depending on student ability) This home learning sheet is specifically designed for the Changing Economic World lessons that are also on Planet Geography, so if you want some engaging and challenging lessons, head over to the lessons and get them too!!
Physical Features of Asia - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Physical Features of Asia - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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For KS3 geography, this bundle is great for Year 7 in their second term back at school, and is designed to flow with the “Human Features of Asia Bundle”. This bundle allows students to investigate the physical side of Asia with specific looks at countries as case studies with links to key geographical concepts such as earthquakes, plate tectonics with a specific investigation into the 1995 Kobe Japan earthquake. Throughout the series of lessons, students will firstly begin by identifying plate tectonics and how plate boundaries create earthquakes, secondly they will investigate how the Kobe earthquake happened and then through the other series of lessons students will identify the impacts and responses to the earthquake. Lesson 1: Asia’s Plate Tectonics Lesson 2: Kobe Earthquake 1995 Lesson 3: Impacts of Kobe Earthquake 1995 Lesson 4: Responses to Kobe Earthquake 1995 Students will gain a variety of skills such as data collection and manipulation along with creation of graphs and reading OS maps. This bundle contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets.
Classroom Bunting Bundle
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Classroom Bunting Bundle

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This is the ultimate classroom-themed bunting bundle. These 9 different themes are perfect to liven up any classroom, with themes ranging from pastel pencils, continents, florals and much more! This bunting will allow you to personalise your classroom, and say whatever you want on them. The digital download allows you to print off your own bunting at home or at work and hang it up on the same day. The font used is Fink Heavy, which is clear, readable and easy to see from a distance. This is a digital download, no physical product will be sent to you! No refund policy due to the nature of a digital download.
Case Study of Nigeria (NEE) - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)
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Case Study of Nigeria (NEE) - (KS4 - Key Stage 4) (GCSE)

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An AQA specification topic for KS4 in geography “The Changing Economic World”. This topic will briefly cover where is Nigeria, why is it important, both nationally and globally. Then students will investigate the benefits and drawbacks of TNCs in Nigeria (specifically Shell) then the types of aid Nigeria receives. Students will identify if this aid is beneficial or what problems may arise with aid. Finally students will explore the impacts of economic development on the environment of Nigeria, with a specific look at the Bodo Oil Spill and its effects on the local people. Lesson 1: Importance of Nigeria Lesson 2: TNCs in Nigeria (Shell) Lesson 3: International Aid in Nigeria Lesson 4: Environmental Impacts of Economic Development in Nigeria. Students will improve skills such as graph reading, data interpretation, and case study analysis. This bundles contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets. BONUS- Will include homework research sheets that will span over the four lessons (one sheet every two lessons )
Physical Features of the Middle East - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Physical Features of the Middle East - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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An introductory topic for KS3 Year 8 about the Physical features of Middle East, specifically focusing on the climate, plant and animal adaptations to the desert, sand dune formation and coasts along the Middle East, specifically with the formation of spits. This bundle contains 5 lessons that are fully resourced. Lesson 1: Mapping the Middle East Lesson 2: Middle East Desert Climate Lesson 3: Desert Plant and Animal Adaptations Lesson 4: Sand Dune Formation in the Middle East Lesson 5: Coasts of the Middle East Students will gain a variety of skills such as data manipulation, graph reading, Choropleth map interpretation This bundles contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheet
Human Features of the Middle East - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Human Features of the Middle East - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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For KS3 geography, this bundle is great for Year 8 to follow on with the first topic “Physical Features of the Middle East”, and is designed to flow with that. This bundle allows students to investigate the human side of the Middle East with specific looks at development of the Middle East, from ancient civilisations, to the silk road and the Islamic Golden Age, all the way to modern day developments due to resources and geo-politics and modern day conflicts such as the War on Terror. Finally students will investigate the positives and negatives of tourism in the Middle East. Lesson 1: Development in the Middle East Lesson 2: Resources in the Middle East Lesson 3: Geo-politics of the Middle East Lesson 4: Conflict in the Middle East Lesson 5:Tourism in the Middle East Students will gain a variety of skills such as data collection and manipulation along with creation of graphs and reading OS maps. This bundle contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets, learning journeys and knowledge organisers.
Investigating Cold Environments - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Investigating Cold Environments - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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For KS3 geography, this bundle is great for Year 9 students as the lessons revolve around cold environments and are a great starting point for students who want to study GCSE geography as many themes are similar to the cold environments topic at GCSE and provides great foundational knowledge. Students firstly start identifying the difference between the Arctic and Antarctic, then the features of their climates and the adaptation they cause in plants and animals that survive there. Finally students learn about the opportunities and challenges of living in these areas and link them to development. Lesson 1: Arctic versus Antarctic Lesson 2: Features of Cold Environments Lesson 3: Plant and animal adaptation to cold environments Lesson 4: Opportunities in Cold Environments Lesson 5: Challenges in Cold Environments Students will gain a variety of skills such as data collection and manipulation along with creation of graphs and reading OS maps. This bundle contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets, knowledge organiser and learning journey.
Physical Features of North America  - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Physical Features of North America - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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An introductory topic for KS3 Year 8 about the Physical features of North America, specifically focusing on the United States of America and the earthquakes and hurricanes that it receives. This is shown through case studies in the San Francisco quake and Hurricane Katrina. This bundle contains 5 lessons that are fully resourced. Lesson 1: Mapping North America Lesson 2: San Fransisco Quake Lesson 3: Formation of a Hurricane Lesson 4: Hurricane Katrina Lesson 5: Responses to Hurricane Katrina Students will gain a variety of skills such as data manipulation, graph reading, Choropleth map interpretation This bundles contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets.
Human Features of Asia - A Case Study (Full SOW) (KS3 - Key Stage 3)
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Human Features of Asia - A Case Study (Full SOW) (KS3 - Key Stage 3)

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An introductory topic for KS3 in geography about the continent of Asia and its human features. This bundle contains 5 lessons that are fully resourced. Throughout the series of lessons students will be able to accurately locate Asia, able to accurately describe the distributions of people throughout Asia. Develop the skill of being able to describe and interpret population pyramids and identify the problems with overpopulation. Finally students finish with investigative China’s One Child Policy and its effects on population and future. Lesson 1: Mapping Countries in Asia Lesson 2: Population of Asia Lesson 3: Population Pyramids Lesson 4: Problems with overpopulation Lesson 5: China’s One Child Policy Students will improve skills such as graph reading, data interpretation, creation of population pyramids. This bundles contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets, learning journey and knowledge organiser.
Human Features of Europe - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Human Features of Europe - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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An introductory topic for KS3 Year 7 about the human features of Europe including the countries in Europe, the European Union, along with its positives and negatives, Brexit and migration and migrant crisis in Europe. This bundle contains 5 lessons that are fully resourced. Throughout the series of lessons students will be able to accurately identify where Europe is, along with several counties and seas contained within it. Then students will be taught what the EU is, when it formed and the positives and negatives of the Eu along with why the UK chose to leave. Finally students will learn the different types of migration and explaining the migrant crisis currently happening in Europe. Lesson 1: Location of Europe Lesson 2: Introduction to the EU Lesson 3: Positives and Negatives of the EU Lesson 4: Migration in Europe Lesson 5: The Migrant Crisis in Europe Students will gain a variety of skills such as data manipulation, map skills, and climate graph interpretation. This bundles contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets.
Human Features of Africa - KS3 (Key Stage 3)
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Human Features of Africa - KS3 (Key Stage 3)

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For KS3 geography, this bundle is great for Year 9 in their second term back at school, and is designed to flow with the “Physical Features of Africa Bundle”. This bundle allows students to investigate the human side of Africa with specific looks at countries as case studies with links to key geographical concepts such as development, population and slums. This bundle contains 6 lessons that are fully resourced, with powerpoints and worksheets. Throughout the series of lessons, students will firstly begin by identifying population densities and sparsities in different countries in Africa as well as introducing population pyramids to students to link to development. Then students will investigate the importance of Nigeria and why it is globally and nationally important. Next students will find out what development is, and why some countries are less developed than others, which will directly link to colonisation and the reason some countries struggle to develop. Then once students are clear with population and development the concept of slums is introduced and linked to favelas in Brazil and what issues these cause for the people and how to fix them Lesson 1: The Population of Africa Lesson 2: Nigeria and its Importance Lesson 3: Development in Africa Lesson 4: Colonisation of Africa Lesson 5: Slums in Africa Lesson 6: Solutions to Slums Students will gain a variety of skills such as data collection and manipulation along with creation of graphs and reading OS maps. This bundle contains fully resourced lessons along with worksheets.