A fun and creative assessment based on the IB/MYP. Perfect for students studying history, geography or humanities in the IB or state systems. Assessment criteria can be adjusted for different systems. Part 1 - Knowledge & Understanding Part 2 - Planning Part 3 - Settlement Report Part 4- Reflection Translations included for Ukrainian students.

A research project that is designed to enable GCSE/A-Level students to use the HDI Index and HDR in order to analyse two countries of their choice and evaluate the differences of their development. Students are encouraged to use a variety of development indicators to make their comparisons and further research the factors that lead to the disparities. An overview, structure, success criteria and extension questions are provided for further assistance.

A research project designed to enable students to develop their own individualised case study on a specific population of their choice. Students will follow a set criteria designed and inspired by subject-specific methodology and Bloom’s Taxonomy. The research project encourages students to become familiar with population indicators, trends and patterns over time, before analysing population issues and creating viable solutions. I use this for my S7 European Baccalaureate course (16-18 years old) but it can easily be implemented in a high-level GCSE class, A-Level or IB course. It usually takes between 10-15 hours. Included is an introduction, overview, success criteria and feedback sheet.

An in-depth case study that assesses the relationship between physical and human geography, specific to the Himalayas. Students are asked to make key definitions, describe various economic opportunities and evaluate the impact of human use on the natural environment. Used for A-Level.

Assessment Overview You are an expert ecologist working to promote the sustainable use of natural systems and resources. Your job revolves around helping communities in developing countries be more environmentally friendly by improving how they use their natural systems. You have been asked by a charity organisation to help the growing Sudanese community in the capital city Juba, in South Sudan, Africa. South Sudan is a country that is experiencing deforestation at 1-2% per year, loss of habitats for wildlife and also extreme poverty for its people. The charity has asked that you plan and prepare your response in an action plan, and then write a letter to the Mayor of Juba with your recommendations so they can be used to improve the situation. Assessment Structure This assessment will be structured in two parts. The first part will take place over Week 1 and where you will create action plan for Juba, which will focus on Criterion A - Knowledge and Understanding, and Criterion B - Investigating. The second part will take place over Week 2 and will be focussed on writing a letter that discusses your action plan, this will focus on Criterion C - Communicating and Criterion D - Thinking Critically.

Assessment Overview You are an envoy working for the United Nations and it is your job to explore how to solve the problems of demographic change and development for future generations. You have been tasked by the Sustainable Development Organisation to complete a report on one country, assess the patterns and challenges of its demographic change, and propose some solutions help create fair and positive change. Assessment Structure This assessment will be structured in two parts. The first part will take place over Week 1 and will incorporate a research element where you will create a case study, which will focus on Criterion A Knowledge and Understanding, and Criterion B Investigating. The second part will take place over Week 2 and will be focussed on reflecting on your case study and how demographic change has affected it and its development, this will focus on Criterion D Thinking Critically.

A worksheet that introduces development aid as a concept and idea, and attempts to have students thinking critically about its ethical implications.

A case study focusing on the urban redevelopment and impact of the Kop Van Zuid, a neighbourhood of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The worksheet provided is perfect opportunity for students understand the key concepts of redevelopment and would make an interesting comparison for those studying redevelopment in their own country. Ideal for GCSE, A-Level or IB Geography.

A great way for students to track their progress over the course of a single lesson or over the course of a scheme of work. I love to use this for verbal feedback and to build student confidence in self-assessment. This resource is adaptable for any school, subject and age range.