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Geography, History & Global Perspectives Resources

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Ready-to-go lessons for Geography at IGCSE and A-Level PLUS resources for KS3 History

Ready-to-go lessons for Geography at IGCSE and A-Level PLUS resources for KS3 History
Earthquake Case Study - San Franciso 1989
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Earthquake Case Study - San Franciso 1989

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This resource is for an IGCSE class studying the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic: San Francisco Quake of 1989 case study. Pack includes: Ppt covering: key words defintions learning objectives map locations and plate tectonic situation in the Bay Area, key points of the quake - date, time, impacts. Cypress Viaduct collapse Fact book covering: causes of the quake predication, prevention, management responses economic and human impacts Case study questions for students to answer using the information inside this pack. This filled in a 80 minutes lesson. Contents of PPT and Factbook could be used to generate further tasksheet or discussion topics.
Volcano Case Study - Mt St Helens 1980
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Volcano Case Study - Mt St Helens 1980

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Handy resource for an IGCSE class studying the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic. PPT includes a case study of Mt St Helens. PPT includes: map showing the location embedded video of the event causes of the eruption before and after photos responses to the eruption impacts of the eruption Filled in a 45 minute lesson.
Earthquakes - Reducing the Impact
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Earthquakes - Reducing the Impact

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Resource that was used with a IGCSE1 class studying the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic. It easily filled a 90 minute lesson. The content of the PPT could be used to generate more tasksheet, discussion activities. PPT breakdown. 32 slides cover the following content: lesson objectives, key words and syllabus links. the 3 P’s of earthquake preparadness - predict, plan and prepare Tips to follow in an earthquake event Engineering techniques that can be used to make buildings more earthquake resistant, includeing padded foundations, dampeners, shock absorbers, cross bracing, deep foundations. Each method has a small animation to aid in the explantion The final slide has two tasks for the students to complete - a sketch task of an earthquake resistance builidng, and a written explanation of the 3 P’s.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes - Plate Tectonics.
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Volcanoes and Earthquakes - Plate Tectonics.

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Pack contains a 23 slide PPT and two task sheets that the students can answer using information from the PPT. There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons. PPT contains: diagram showing the structure of the earth - crust, mantle, outer core, inner core world map showing main tectonic plates embedded video showing how the world will change in the next 200 million years due to tectonic plate movement the case of the Mesosaurus - proof of plate tectonics? map showing main areas of volcanic and earthquake activity and the Ring of Fire link to online website showing recent earthquake activity three types of plate boundaries explanation and diagrams - divergent/constructive, convergent/destructive, and transform/conservative.
Volcanoes Introduction
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Volcanoes Introduction

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Pack includes a 30 slide PPT and a 3 page task booklet with questions based on the PPT and a short research task. I used this in an IG1 Geography class who had just begun the Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic. PPT includes: lesson objectives and key word list definition for volcanoes map showing the worlds largest volcanoes and various photographs drone footage video of Iceland volcano eruption effects of volcanoes on natural and built environments summary lists mini case study: Pompeii active, dormant and extinct volcano summaries Composite/Strato volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation Shield volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation structure of a volcano diagram with labeled parts This task filled in an 80 minute lesson.
AS/A1 Geography Examination Revision Booklets
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AS/A1 Geography Examination Revision Booklets

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Included in this pack are 6 revision booklets. One for each of the core AS Geography Topics: Hyrdology and Fluvial Geomorphology Atmosphere and Weather Rocks and Weathering Population Migration Settlement dynamics Each booklet is around 15 pages and includes short/extended response questions that summarise the majority of the content. These booklets are handy revision aides and topic summaries.
Global Perspectives GP - Globalisation Unit of Work
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Global Perspectives GP - Globalisation Unit of Work

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Included in this pack is a Globalisation unit of work used with a Year 7 Global Perspectives class. There is enough material here for 5-6 lessons, and more if you chose to do the assignment task in-class. The PPT includes information, tasks, discussion starters, and formative and summative assignments. The 39 slide PPT includes: key word defintions starters is globalisation a good or bad thing discussion starters globalisation and trade activities and key word defintions Is Globalisation a Good or Bad thing assignment task (Slide 22) Silk Road study and assessment task final summative assessment task option, including reflection task. I have also include a variety of puzzles and crossword tasks.
The Impacts of International Migration.
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The Impacts of International Migration.

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I used this PPT in an IGCSE class studying Topic 1.3 Migration. The 21 slide PPT covers the following content: the positive impacts of migration on the country of origin the negative impacts of migration on the country of origin the positive impacts of migration on the destination country the negative impacts of migration on the destination country the positve and negative impacts on the migrants themselves The last three slides contain exam style questions. I have also included an extra task sheet with question/answer tasks on media stories relating to the difficulties faced by migrants in destination countries. The content of the PPT could be used to generate further task sheets etc.
Settlement Dynamics - Urban Settlements Functional Zonation
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Settlement Dynamics - Urban Settlements Functional Zonation

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I used this in an A Level Geography class studying the Human Geography Core topic of Settlement Dynamics. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying urban environments. The PPT includes: syllabus link (international A Level 6.3) key words definitions and lesson objectives Burgess Concentric Zone Model diagrams and explanation Hoyt Sector Model, diagrams and explanantion Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model, diagrams, photographs and explanation Alonso’s Bid Rent Theory and summary explanation Griffin and Fords LEDC model, diagrams and explanation Summary of the factors that affect the location of activities in urban areas - economic and physical factors the final slide has summary questions and a past exam question example. Enough material here for at least one lesson.
Global Interdependence - The Life Cycle Model of Tourism
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Global Interdependence - The Life Cycle Model of Tourism

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I used this PPT in an A-Level Geography class studying the Advanced Human Geography Topic of Global Interdependence. This lesson focussed on the Life Cycle Model of Tourism. PPT includes: syllabus links (13.3) definition for Carrying Capacity (in relation to tourism) a diagram of the Life Cycle Model of Tourism and brief introduction of the model each stage of the model explained - exploration, involvement, development, consolidation, stagnation and the possible variations in the final phase Blackpool case study example, showing how this location went through the different stages of the model the positives and negatives of the model the final slide has a past exam question task. The content of this PPT could be used to generate task sheets etc. This easily filled a 60 minute lesson.
Global Interdependence - International Tourism
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Global Interdependence - International Tourism

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This resource covers the Growth in International Tourism sub-topic in the Global Interdependence topic for A Level Geography. This resource can also be adapted to use in a IGCSE/GCSE class studying tourism and the reasons for growth in international tourism. The 26 slide PPT includes: current trends in international tourism, and the most visited countries in recent times. factors affecting international tourism: economic, political, social PPT includes a mini research task on the environmental impacts of tourism. This could also be used as a class discussion/brainstorm point. The material in the PPT could also be used to generate a task sheet etc
Environmental Risks of Economic Devel
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Environmental Risks of Economic Devel

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28 slide PPT covering the following content: Main types of pollution and their impacts: air, water, noise, light the ‘Enhanced Greenhouse Effect’ explanation and its link to global warming global warming statistcal trends The final slide has a summary task, and the text pages are included in this pack There is enough material in the PPT to make task sheets if you wished. I used this resource in an IGCSE class that was beginning to study the 3.7 Environmental Risks of Economic Development topic.
Environmental Management - Environmental Impact of Energy Production, Use and Transport.
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Environmental Management - Environmental Impact of Energy Production, Use and Transport.

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36 slide PPT that I used with an A-Level class that was studying the Environment Management Advanced Human Geography topic. The PPT focuses on the environmental impacts of energy production, use and transport. Detailed breakdown of the PPT: -the environmental impacts of renewable sources such as wind and HEP power the environmental impacts of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, fracking etc the environmental impact of nuclear power with a short case study on Chernobyl and the local, regional and continental scale impacts of this event the environmental impacts of energy transport, including a short case study of the Exxon Valdez incident the environmental impacts of energy production: local and regiona and globall. This includes information about acid rain and wet and dry deposition, and global warming caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect. The final slide includes two exam style questions for the students to attempt. There is enough material here for 2 lessons.
Energy - Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources
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Energy - Renewable and Non-Renewable Sources

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This pack contains 2 PPT presentations. I originally used this in an A-Level class studying the advances human geography topic of Environmental Management, then I also used it for an IGCSE class studing the Theme 3 topic of Energy. There is plenty of material here for 2-3 lessons or more. Content can be used to generate numerous task sheets if you so wished. Detailed breakdown of the PPT’s: PPT1 - Non-renewable Energy What are fossil fuels Coal, how we use it, pro’s and con’s, how it is formed Environmental impacts Natural Gas, how we use it, pros and cons, how it is formed Oil, how we use it, pros and cons Last slide includes a short research task on nuclear power PPT2 - Renewable Energy Wind power, how it works, pros and cons Solar power, how it works, pros and cons Hydroelectric power, how it words, advantages and disadvantages Biomass - what it is, how it words and the pros and cons Final slide has a short task - How do we energy task.
Rocks and Weather. Mass Movements: Reducing the Risk
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Rocks and Weather. Mass Movements: Reducing the Risk

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30 slide PPT covering the strategies and reduce the risk/mitigating the damage of mass movement events. I used this in an A Level Geography class that was studying the Rocks and Weathering core physical geography topic. There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons. PPT includes: lesson objectives, key words and links to syllabus. slope stabilisation strageties: rocks bolts, pins, anchors, gabions, netting and drainage. PPT includes 3 tasks: describing addition mitigation strategies using textbook resources case study task sheet past exam question task Copies of all required resources are included in this pack.
Tropical Cyclone Hazards
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Tropical Cyclone Hazards

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Pack includes a 24 slide PPT which covers cyclone formation. I used this PPT in an A-Level class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, however this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying tropical cyclones. PPT includes: a description of where cyclones occur and form, including maps. an explanation of when cyclones occur and why an explanation of the conditions required for a cyclone to form an explanation of the process of cyclone formation, including diagrams an explantion of the structure of the cyclone, including the eye and eye wall the Simspon scale 3 task at the end of the PPT, including a diagram task and exam type question There is enough material here for 1-2 class, and more task sheets could be generated using the material in the PPT.
Rocks and Weathering - Mass Movement - Creep
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Rocks and Weathering - Mass Movement - Creep

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25 slide PPT covering slope processes/mass movement: Creep. PPT includes: written explanation of the Creep process, including diagrams, photographs and videos. annotated sketch task included at the end of the PPT I used this in an A-Level class studying the Rocks and Weathering topic. I have also included a PPT quiz covering plate tectonics and weathering. All free, enjoy!
Volcano Types - Hazardous Environments
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Volcano Types - Hazardous Environments

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27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes. I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes. Breakdown of the PPT: Cinder cone volcano explanation Composite volcano explanation Shield Volcano explanation Hotspots explanation The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question. PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
Hazardous Environments - Earthquakes - Case Study
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Hazardous Environments - Earthquakes - Case Study

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This pack contains a PPT which contains a case study comparison between the Christchurch and Haiti Earthquakes. I used this for an A2 lesson with a class studying the Hazardous Environments advance physical geography topic, however this could also be adapted to an IGCSE class studying earthquakes. The PPT includes: details of the Christchurch and Haiti Quakes - date, time, magnitude, depth Detailed profile of New Zealand, location, plate tectonics, quake impacts and the emergency responses PPT includes maps, photographs introduction to Haiti Haiti research task Pack also includes textbook pages for teacher reference, and also as resources for students doing the Haiti task.
Problems with Urban Growth
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Problems with Urban Growth

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Pack includes a 20 slide PPT which covers the problems associated with urban growth, as part of the Urban Settlements topic (1.6) as part of the IGCSE Population and Settlement theme. PPT includes an explanation of: air pollution noise pollution water pollution light pollution inequality housing problems brownfield sites The final slide has questions based on a Seoul case study, and the relevant textbook information page is included. A ready-made lesson! Good to go!