A lesson taken from my 'Into Africa' Scheme of Work focusing on Blood Diamonds and the Revolutionary United Front in Sierra Leone. Undoubtedly, my favourite lesson from this unit and one which was graded outstanding as part of a performance management observation. There are a number of student lead activities throughout this lesson with the main task taking the form of an extended writing task. Pupils are asked to write a letter (using the writing frame as provided) to a local jewellers urging them to sign up to the Kimberley Process - an agreement to ensure that the diamonds sold have been mined ethically and fairly. This lesson is a real eye opener for students and the atrocities of the RUF engage and excite students and generate in-depth ethical discussions. This lesson was designed for KS3 but can be easily adapted to be taught at KS4 and beyond.

This is a lesson taken from a year 7 scheme of work entitled 'Around the World' - an introductory scheme of work to the subject of geography. Each lesson has a particular skill focus with this lesson's focus being 'use of data' as pupils are required to produce a choropleth map for Asia's population statistics. The main task has been differentiated and the worksheet has two versions- one for high ability learners and another for low and middle ability. Extenstion tasks also feature throughout to stretch and challenge. The lesson also features plenty of discussion opportunities and explicit progress checks throughout. Could be easily adapted for year 8 and even beyond to KS4.

This lesson is the first in my 'Into Africa' Scheme of Work. It challenges pupils' perceptions and often misconceptions of Africa. This lesson generates so much class discussion and is a real eye opener for pupils. There are clear and obvious progress checks throughout this lesson and extension tasks to stretch and challenge the most able. This is one of my favourite lessons to teach and generates such a buzz in the classroom whereby pupils are still talking about it in their next geography lesson.

The third lesson from my Changing Places scheme. This is an extensive lesson and took me 3 hours to get through as a range of case studies (including Detroit, South Africa, Grenfell Tower) are used to cover spatial segregation, social exclusions and insider/outsider perspectives.

Another lesson taken from my 'Around the World' scheme of work. This particular lesson focuses on the physical features of the British Isles (countries, rivers, mountains and cities). The main skill focus is map work and please note that pupils will require an atlas to complete the main task. Alternatively, a basic GIS could be used (google earth etc) and the skill focus could become GIS. We currently have British Isles whiteboards (whiteboards with an outline of the British Isles on them) and one of the progress checkers uses these- your particular school may not have access to these but the progress check can be adapted for use with just blank mini whiteboards. Lesson was used as part of a whole school learning walk and received very positive feedback on how student-lead and skill focused the activities were. Plenty of discussion opportunities feature along with extension tasks to stretch and challenge.

This serves as an introductory lesson for key stage 3. The theme of the lesson is 'What is Geography' and includes an analysis of the three different types of geography; human, environmental and physical. A very engaging introductory lesson to our wonderful subject of Geography!

This is a lesson extracted from my KS3 Weather SOW with a focus on extreme weather systems. It was adapted in preparation for a 'Mocksted' Inspection whereby it received very pleasing feedback. The lesson itself is fast paced with a focus on smaller, student led activities with clear differentiation opportunities (including extension tasks for HA learners) and explicit progress checks throughout. A dynamic lesson with a range of resources including a pre-prepared worksheet and YouTube hyperlinks. Enjoy!

Lesson 7 in the Changing Places SOW

A lesson from my scheme of work for the new Geography ALevel: Changing Places. This lesson focuses on perceptions of place and the factors which influence this (endogenous and exogenous factors). The lesson focuses on key definitions of endo/exo factors along with the distinct differentiation between the two. Practical examples are then given to concrete this difference with tasks focusing on our local area (Sheffield-but can be easily adapted to your local area) and exam practice from the AQA specimen papers.

The lesson focuses on representations of place through quantitative and qualitative sources. Pupils are required to identify these sources along with evaluating their usefulness. Exam practice features using the specimen paper.

This is the first booklet in Edexcel’s Globalisation Unit. The PowerPoint is designed to be printed as a booklet so that it doubles up as both a PowerPoint presentation and a medium through which students complete the lesson activities and notes. I am very active on Twitter (Quigley_Becki) so please credit accordingly and do not replicate for re-sale. Many thanks

A lesson from my Changing Places Scheme of Work which centres around the difference between a sense of place and our differing perceptions of place and the factors which may influence this. Las vegas, Thailand and Venice feature as mini case studies along with an extensive focus on Tuan's Topophilia(1974) and Place memory.

This is the first lesson for the new AQA A-Level Changing Places Unit. It focuses on place theory with key players such as Massey, Creswell, Jackson and Gregory's definitions of place featuring. Pupils are also introduced to a 'sense of place' through Tuan and are considered to think about their experiences and perceptions of near and far places along with the factors which influence their thoughts. A simple, clear and concise introduction to place theory with a range of activities which are student lead and generate ample class discussion to unlock deeper thinking. Complimenting work booklet also available in my shop.

Another lesson extracted from my weather scheme of work. The lesson focuses on the water cycle and the key terms associated with this cycle. The lesson progresses to explore the key processes of the cycle and then the three different types of rainfall with 2 worksheets to consolidate learning of both the water cycle (and key terms) and the different types of rainfall. The worksheets (main tasks) are cleary differentiated with two different versions avaibale in each worksheet (high & middle ability and lower ability) along with extension tasks throughout the powerpoint. Ample discussion opportunities along with short, sharp tasks to engage, stretch and challenge. Enjoy!

A KS3 lesson taken from a weather SOW. This lesson focuses on the features of a climate graph and constructing them. Pupils are required to construct 1 climate graph from 5 potential mystery locations (all data provided) before using investigation to work out where in the world their mystery location is representing. Resources also include an extension sheet for HA learners.

The first lesson in my contrasting lesson set. I have focused on Scarborough as a contrast to Sheffield. The idea behind the lesson is to NOT tell the pupils where the contrasting place is. Set the 'sources' up around the room and give each pupil worksheet (all found as slides in the powerpoint). They are to try and work out where the place is whilst evaluating the sources. There is then a card sort activity (which can be downloaded for free form my shop) for Scarborough's history.

The second lesson in a series of 'coasts&' lessons comparing constructive and destructive waves. Easily adaptable for KS4 particularly for AQA B spec.

Scarborough's history card sort to go with lesson 1.

To compliment the Sheffield Local Place Study booklet.