These three worksheets look at how tourism can be divided into differednt categories such as destination, inbound/ outbound for example. The area of dark tourism is also discussed in respect to what destinations are included in this and why they attract so many visitors.

Matryoshka dolls are wooden stacking dolls originally painted to look like a traditional Russian woman or ‘babushka’ wearing a sarafan. They are a popular souvenir and over time have become a symbol of Russia itself. These worksheets discuss the history of the dolls and the story believed to be behind it which the students up date to a modern day and design their own dolls

This worksheets describes the Atlas Mountains, their location, formation and wildlife through a word fill activity

The South Downs National Park is the newest national Park in England. It became fully operational on 1st April 2011 and covers 628 square miles stretching for 87 miles across Winchester in the west to Eastbourne in the east through the counties of Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex. The park covers the chalk ridge of the South Downs and the Western Weald with its heavily wooded sandstone and clay hills and vales. The only National Trail that lies completely inside the national park is the South Down Way which spans the entire length of the park. These worksheets highlight the purpose of national parks and the pros and cons put forward by different groups which the new status would effect. The students are then asked to weigh these opinions up and debate whether they think the South Downs should have been granted National Park status.

These worksheets briefly introduce the four types of rainforests and ask the students to use these descriptions to say which best describes the Amazon Rainforest and why. Students draw their own climate graph from tabled information provided and interpret the material. The worksheet concludes with the students writing a weather report comparing the rainforests and their locations forecast. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within these worksheets including: gathering research from print, annotating their thoughts and ideas, and drawing and interpretating graphs. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

Holiday destinations can go through a cycle of popularity and Blackpool in the United Kingdom is the perfect example of how tourists can come, and go. Butler developed a model which shows the stages of a resorts humble beginnings through to its inevitable demise. These worksheets help the students to understand the different stages of the model through a graphical representation, decription and photographs

Not many of us consider where our early morning cup of tea comes from, or at least no further than the kitchen cupboard or local supermarket, but the humble tea leaf has been on quite a journey. There was a time when it was all quite simple and it all came from China, however today there are thousands of tea estates across the world. These worksheets look at where our tea originates from, how it was discovered and how it transfors fron a green leaf to the bag we pop into our mug.

The sea, action of waves and their processes are what shape our coastlines, with their power being the most significant force of coastal change. These worksheets look at the swell, the fetch and how tides are formed.

This worksheet uses David Attenborough's 'On The World's Deserts’ to help students to understand how and why deserts are formed where they are.

Spits are extended stretches of beach material, such as sand and shingle which project out to sea, joined to the mainland at one end. A spit is formed due to the coastline changing direction – Longshore drift is the main source of material build up as it brings materials up from further down the coastline. These worksheets look at how spits are formed and the processess, inputs and outputs of spits.

For more than four thousand miles The Great Wall of China winds across the Chinese countryside. The Wall is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is the longest structure made by man. It stretches across the mountains of north China, traveling north and northwest Beijing. Constructed of masonry, rock and packed earth the thickness of the Wall ranges from four and a half meters to nine meters and is up to seven and a half meters tall. Today it’s a famous tourist attraction and important symbol of China. These worksheets help your students develop their field sketching skills by explaining the dos and don’ts and using the Great Wall of China as an example

The stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were sacred to the Maya and a sophisticated urban centre of their empire from 750 to 1200 AD. Viewed as a whole, the incredible complex reveals much about the Maya and Toltec vision of the universe—which was intimately tied to what was visible in the night skies of the Yucatán Peninsula. The most distinguishable structure is the Temple of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo. This step pyramid shows the accuracy and importance of astronomy to the Maya – This influence came primarily from the Toltecs who invaded around 1000 AD and who merged their two cultural traditions. This lesson gives your students the chance to build their own Temple Of Kukulkan and test the shadow produced to see how successful the Maya People were at producing an accurate calendar.

The weather in the mountains is very unpredictable and can change incredibly fast. One minute it can be fine and clear, the next there could be a blizzard with howling winds and driving snow, and then back to being clear and calm. Climbers need to be prepared for all eventualities and carry suitable equipment’s with them at all times and all these weather types can strike within the same one hour! These worksheets draw on the students senses as to describe these weather conditions.

These worksheets look at how our holiday habits have changed over time through advancements both positive and negative. Graphs represent some data for students to decipher and recent news is also discussed as to how our holidaying patterns have changed.

Here is a chance for your students to get a little creative. In groups they need to use information they have gathered from studying tribes to create their own. A spider diagram is provided to help them include as much information as possible

This worksheets helps students to produce a map with the main cities and physical features of Russia, including rivers and mountain ranges

Just as with its history Russian cuisine keeps you warm in the winter and helps you stay fresh in the summer. Food is made with simple, naturally grown ingredients but is surprisingly comforting. These worksheets give students the opportunity to try five different foods from Russia and to use their sences to describe them

This worksheet explains the rainforests unique nutrient and water cycles through completing a cycle chart for the nutrient cycle and using personification to move around the water cycle. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

This worksheet helps students to understand the structure and layers of the rainforest through poetry and using their artistic skills. A wordfill is used to further explore the rainforest’s structure and the animals and ecosystems found there, concluding with questions explaining the high iron and aluminium contents in the soil. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within this worksheet including interpreting poetry and using their knowledge to complete a wordfill paragraph. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

These worksheets introduce students to the positive and negative impacts humans are having on the rainforests, and whether these are social, political, or economic. Strategies for lessening the impact on these vulnerable environments is discussed with the students debating which of these would be best going forward. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within this worksheet including gathering research from print and annotating their thoughts and ideas. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.