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Universal and sustainable resources which can be picked up by a teacher at any level of experience. Each lesson has been tweaked over years of experience teaching at a sixth form college. Students have enjoyed the lessons and achieved amazing results. All of my powerpoints have a colour scheme, bold imagery and the same font throughout - because style is important! I hope that these resources will save you time and free up your energy to make teaching more fun.

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Universal and sustainable resources which can be picked up by a teacher at any level of experience. Each lesson has been tweaked over years of experience teaching at a sixth form college. Students have enjoyed the lessons and achieved amazing results. All of my powerpoints have a colour scheme, bold imagery and the same font throughout - because style is important! I hope that these resources will save you time and free up your energy to make teaching more fun.
3 – Political and Economic Players in Globalisation (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)
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3 – Political and Economic Players in Globalisation (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 3: Globalisation. Lesson 3 of 19: Political and Economic Players in Globalisation Recap starter with model answer Key players in globalisation: WTO IMF World Bank Individual national governments (Comparison of UK and China) International trading blocs (EU and ASEAN) Pakistan case study Ghana case study Summary question plenary with model answer Thought-provoking video link on issues associated with WTO for LICs
14 – Disaster Trends and Patterns (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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14 – Disaster Trends and Patterns (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 14 of 18. Includes: Discussion starter on media bias Disaster trends and patterns Comparing different graphs: reported disasters, deaths, economic damage, people affected Divided bar charts and line graphs Difference and similarities between trends Political bias affecting disaster data 12 mark question with scaffold and suggested answers
16 – Development and Governance (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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16 – Development and Governance (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 16 of 18. **Development and Governance ** Includes: Definitions starter with answers Lesson summary Contrasts between developed and developing countries Aid – NGOs, IGOs and government Global actions – local, regional, national, global Hyogo Framework 2005-15 Sendai Framework 2015 Plenary questions Practise 12 mark question with mark scheme and essay plan Recap quiz Link to TED talk for extension
18 – Spearman’s Rank Statistical Test (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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18 – Spearman’s Rank Statistical Test (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 18 of 18. Spearman’s Rank Statistical Test Starter quiz and mark scheme Correlation and spearman’s rank definitions task Scattergraphs showing positive, negative and no correlation Reading and note taking on use of Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient in geography Worked example using river case study. Students start by describing and explaining pattern on scatter graphs Next, students work through the whole statistical test, arriving at a conclusion based on Rs value. Answers and justification are shown for each stage. Finally, students will use excel data to complete a spearman’s rank test based on comparing earthquake deaths and magnitude. Excel document is included plus answers on a separate document demonstrating more complex ranking system. Final slide lists all case studies used in the whole scheme of work to aid revision for end of topic test.
9 – Economic and Social Inequalities in the UK (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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9 – Economic and Social Inequalities in the UK (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. Economic and Social Inequalities in the UK: Lesson 9 of 21 Knowledge quiz starter with mark scheme Lived experience Priorities for regeneration Sink estate, declining rural settlement, gated community, commuter village Comparing lived experience in places with significant variations in economic and social inequalities Skills: Interpreting data to assess the need for regeneration in a sink estate and a declining rural village Plenary – students write their own exam question and then answer another student’s question Slide linking content to the specification Teacher’s notes slides covering text book references, revision for class knowledge tests, assessed homework and end of topic test.
iGCSE Geography - Cambridge 0460 / 0978 - Theme 3: Economic Development - Full scheme of work with model answers, case studies
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iGCSE Geography - Cambridge 0460 / 0978 - Theme 3: Economic Development - Full scheme of work with model answers, case studies

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This is a complete unit of work for the Year 11 students completing their Cambridge iGCSE geography course. There are 7 sets of resources for each of the sections within Theme 3: Economic Development. I have followed the specification carefully and all lessons are complete with suitable case studies, plus relevant exam questions with mark schemes. Each resource has learning objectives, starters, main activities, and summaries. Questions have model answers to save teacher time and to make peer/self marking easier. Skills required for Paper 2 are embedded, which means there is more time for revision and less time spent on Paper 2 practise before the exam season begins. Theme 3: Economic Development 3.1: Development 3.2 Food Production 3.3 Industry 3.4 Tourism 3.5 Energy 3.6 Water 3.7 Environmental Risks of Economic Development Books which support these teaching resources: Complete Geography for Cambridge iGCSE and O Level. 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0198424956. Cambridge iGCSE and O level Geography Coursebook. 2nd Edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN:9781108339186. Watch this space for other resources. I have full schemes of work for Cambridge iGCSE geography. COMING SOON!
16-17 Management of Water Supplies. Edexcel,  A level, 9GEO. (The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)
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16-17 Management of Water Supplies. Edexcel, A level, 9GEO. (The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. Lesson 16-17 – Management of Water Supplies This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint, with one supporting document. There are 29 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Answers for all tasks are on the following slides for peer/self marking, to save teacher time. Slides content: • Starter – key words quiz • Managing conflict • Hard engineering – water transfer project, desalination • China’s north-south water transfer scheme • Recap: Facts from The Gilgel Gibe III Dam Case Study • Sustainable water supply schemes • Sustainable water management schemes • Case study: Water management in Israel • Comparing management schemes • Integrated drainage management • Players in water management • Attitudes and actions • Student summary • Exam question – 12 marks, with mark scheme • Plenary - debate • Summary • Teacher’s information slides • HANDOUT 1: South-North Water Transfer Project notes SUPPORTING RESOURCES: ‘Water Cycle Resource Pack - Homework, Mark Schemes, Assessment (Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)’ Books: Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885 Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.
4 – The Emerging Powers (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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4 – The Emerging Powers (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 4 – The Emerging Powers (BRICs, MINTs, G7, G20, multipolar world) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 24 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Answers for tasks are on the following slides for peer/self marking, to save teacher time. Slides content: • Exam question starter with mark scheme • The Emerging Powers – BRICs and MINTs • Links to Rostow’s Modernisation Theory • SWOT analysis of BRICs and ranking • G7 and G20 • Plenary – multipolar world • Extension task • 2x TED talks • Specification – key ideas and detailed content • Teacher’s information slides SUPPORTING RESOURCE AVAILABLE: ‘Superpowers Resource Pack - Homework, Assessment, Mark Schemes, Essays (Edexcel, Pearson, A Level)’ Books: Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885 Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.
7 – TNCs and Trade (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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7 – TNCs and Trade (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 7 – TNCs and Trade (westernisation, intellectual property rights, patents, The United Nations) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 21 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Slides content: • Starter questions • Knowledge quiz • History of trade • TNCs as global players • Forbes top ten • Westernisation • Intellectual property rights and patents • International decision making – crisis responses, conflict prevention, climate change mitigation • Global geostrategy and NATO • The United Nations – security council and court of justice • Plenary – ‘Patents – right or wrong?’ • Extension – soft power index • Extra reading for paper 3 – TNCs as players • Specification – key ideas and detailed content • Teacher’s information slides Includes HANDOUT – with extra information on intellectual property rights and patents SUPPORTING RESOURCE AVAILABLE: ‘Superpowers Resource Pack - Homework, Assessment, Mark Schemes, Essays (Edexcel, Pearson, A Level)’ Books: Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885 Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.
15 – Tensions in the Middle East (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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15 – Tensions in the Middle East (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 15 – Tensions in the Middle East (Israel, Palestine, Arab Spring, sanctions, political stability) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 25 slides in total with varied activities to keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Slides content: • Starter – partner task • Israel and Palestine overview • The Arab Spring overview • ICT task - create a ‘Dummies Guide to…’ a conflict of the student’s choice • ICT task competition • History of tensions in the middle east • The Ottoman Empire • Sykes Picot Agreement and post war state divisions • US Sanctions in Iran – political stability • Climate change and political stability • Plenary - students choose one exam question from a list • Teacher’s information slides Includes HANDOUT – Conflict ICT task SUPPORTING RESOURCE AVAILABLE: ‘Superpowers Resource Pack - Homework, Assessment, Mark Schemes, Essays (Edexcel, Pearson, A Level)’ Books: Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885 Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.
4-5 – Carbon Sequestration (The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Edexcel, A level)
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4-5 – Carbon Sequestration (The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 6: The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security. Lessons 4-5 of 19: The Carbon Cycle (Gulf Stream, biological carbon pump, role of soil and trees) Key words quiz starter with mark scheme Thermohaline circulation The failing Gulf Stream The biological carbon pump and the carbonate pump (Students use a writing frame to explain these processes and then design a diagram to represent this – 4 examples provided) Terrestrial stores: producers, consumers, decomposers Respiration and photosynthesis recap The role of soil and trees in the carbon cycle Exam skills: Explain the significance vs assess the significance (with 3 model answers for comparison) Two more practise exam questions with model answers and mark schemes Plenary – draw a systems diagram Key content from the lesson Notes for teachers Additional document with images to stick in and annotate
7 – Impacts of the Global Shift on the Developing World (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)
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7 – Impacts of the Global Shift on the Developing World (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 3: Globalisation. Lesson 7 of 19: Impacts of the Global Shift on the Developing World Discussion starter based on comparison of photos Global outsourcing in China – Pros and Cons Honda strikes in China The world’s changing economic centre of gravity The history of the global shift Case study of the global shift in China – Costs and benefits EXTRA word document for students to sketch diagrams of impacts
10 – Rural-Urban Migration (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)
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10 – Rural-Urban Migration (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 3: Globalisation. Lesson 10 of 19: Rural-Urban Migration Starter – naming megacities Causes of rapid urban growth (push and pull factors) Rural to urban migration Challenges caused by rapid urban growth (social, environmental) Students examine examples from text books including: New Delhi, Athens, Rome, Lagos, Kinshasa, Tunis, Cairo, Mumbai Two example essays to compare Practise 12 mark exam question Recap plenary
5-6   The Consequences of International Migration (Migration, Edexcel, A Level, 9GEO)
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5-6 The Consequences of International Migration (Migration, Edexcel, A Level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 8B: Migration, Identity and Sovereignty. 5-6 Consequences of International Migration (Ethnic communities, immigration, political tension) This is a double lesson in one powerpoint. There are 20 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Answers for tasks are included to use for peer/self marking, to save teacher time. Slides content: • Starter knowledge quiz with answers • Ethnic communities and assimilation • Apartheid in South Africa • Ethnic enclaves • Guided independent study tasks using Pearson text book, with focus on note taking technique • Questions to consolidate knowledge and understanding (with answers and metacognition) • Re-cap quiz • Practice exam question (6 marks) with mark scheme • Practice skills question (4 marks) with model answer • Matched content from the specification • Teacher’s information slides on text books and homework SUPPORTING RESOURCES: ‘Migration Resource Pack – Study notes, homework booklet, mark schemes, end of topic assessment and scheme of work with case studies list (Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)’ Books: Geography for Edexcel A Level Year 2 Student Book. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9781382014885 Edexcel A Level Geography 2016 Year 2 Student Book. Pearson. ISBN: 9781292139654.
12 – The Need for Regeneration in Your Chosen Local Place (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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12 – The Need for Regeneration in Your Chosen Local Place (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. The Need for Regeneration in Your Chosen Local Place: Lesson 12 of 21. Knowledge quiz starter with mark scheme Qualitative and quantitative sources of evidence Contrasting views of regeneration in the media Players and stakeholders Skills: interpreting data to assess the need for regeneration Student research task to gather evidence on their chosen local place to demonstrate the need for regeneration (Including: statistical quantitative data, qualitative data from different media sources, contrasting opinions from social media) Verbal recap quiz Summary questions plenary Slide linking content to the specification Teacher’s notes slides covering text book references, revision for class knowledge tests, assessed homework and end of topic test. Extra sheet: Double sided sheet to print in A3 for students (or email to them so they can type their notes) This lesson promotes personal enquiry and helps to develop students’ internet research skills and their interpretation of complex, data which will be needed for the independent investigation.
19 – Rural Regeneration – The Players (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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19 – Rural Regeneration – The Players (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. Rural Regeneration – The Players: Lesson 19 of 21 Discussion starter Students will write their own 15 mark quiz, including a mark scheme. Discussion on quiz question types including do’s and don’ts. Time to revise and take notes Students complete quizzes from two other classmates Teacher collates scores and reveals the leaderboard Plenary – Metacognition linked to revision and exam techniques. Link to ‘memory hacks’ video. Slide linking content to the specification Teacher’s notes slides covering text book references, revision for class knowledge tests, assessed homework and end of topic test. - Extra sheet: Case study content