Numeracy Applying skills Plan of room Worksheet Maps Can be done over two lessons

Arrived at Manaus (chapter 3 onwards) Adaptations based on the story. Literacy based. Science included. Worksheet available. Homework included (unless you want to do in class. It is also differentiated if needed).

Recap of skills. An exciting story to follow (promotes literacy). Adaptable between year 7 to older by changing the story words. Map is adaptable to change to your town/ school if you wanted. TEA answer with gapfill to scaffold. Concept used over a small scale. Also available as a large scale (assuming it is a practice) to show Ebola as a real life case study. All adaptable.

Height on maps Gapfill and word banks Spot height Layer colouring Contour lines Explanation through colour coding, animations and different perspectives Example drawing 2 minute video summarising Option to draw contour lines on landscapes Short tasks Worksheet applying map skills onto OS map All answers pop up Includes higher thinking skills for those who need challenges Gapfill plenary Helpsheet available for low ability

Reading story Literacy based. Geographical skill based. Field sketch. Differentiated (lots of options) in gap fill and sketch options

Updated shorter version: Climate graph creation using template, and compared or interpreted with climate of South Africa. Lots of scaffolding included and animations step by step (otherwise consider visualiser for some parts). Climate graph template allows them enough to do it on their own with prompts, brilliant for a first time use and repetition if done again or removed as they get use to it. Climate graphs of different biomes Read climate graphs Fill in pyramid task based on biomes Address misconceptions (lots of images) Draw climate graphs from blank Lots of different helpsheets depending on students’ ability - line/ bar/ climate graph template Pyramid template Challenges included Plenary on reading climate graphs, easy to assess Can be 1hour to 2 hour lesson

A range of different GCSE questions to help with subject knowledge, KS4 year 10 and 11 revision skills, and practice exam questions. Please leave reviews for the resource :)

Climate graph recap Map recap using TEA (gapfill, images and prompts) Pairwork Literacy task Optional background information Optional adjustable information for lower ability (information as hidden slides) Silent work Students teach each other Comprehension Well controlled activity Support low ability (with more time/ prompts) Gap fill Worksheets Challenge (can adapt to involve GCSE geography answers instead) Fun and supportive class activity Quick plenary to assess all

Definitions mix and match boxes Class activity Low ability student support High ability challenges Examples for scaffold Lots of imagery to address misconceptions Worksheets available (differentiated) Literacy task Hinge questions for assessing knowledge All answers (fade out) All definitions on board under text Plenary to find definitions of unknown words using dictionary practice Reading/ knowledge/ linking to rainforest class 1-2hour lesson depending on ability. Homework included

Spelling test Introduction (maps) Adjectives about it Video Adjectives now Discussion about perception - address all the misconceptions Describe location (gapfill) and challenges Images and guessing if it’s in the area or not - discussion and address misconceptions again after Video Development indicators Atlas use - engaging and exploring for students (assist if needed e.g. page number after a while) Fill in the table (challenges included) Time limit and show answers - address misconceptions Compare it to UK. Example on board (gapfill). Lower ability can use board example with gapfill. Higher ability can make their own. Plenary, which statement is a lie. AFL fingers.

starter definitions of words (break down into 4 sections) - i do, we do, you do model with worksheets green pen answers lots of challenge questions -prior knowledge and current news. prompt them if needed during questioning. pair discussions of images questioning print out of the images for annotations option gap fill task (print out for lower ability with word bank available for all/ some) back to annotations for those who finished early glue into books/ keep tidy answers via questioning/ reading green pen exam question modelling marking plenary quiz

Lots of activities Lots of images to prompt thinking Graph reading Gapfill graph reading Address misconceptions Challenge included (with answers) - history Definitions using gapfill and image prompts. Built in timer Population increase/ decrease/ steady discussion Gap fill with word bank to scaffold Birth rate and death rate factors Lots of factors to choose from Challenge included Ranking/ guessing countries rates using a diamond sort (using their knowledge of factors) Work together through equation of growth rate (they guess it) Calculators for low ability Handouts available Challenge included Plenary using factors to create population growth 1-2 hour lesson

Theory (involves using whiteboard/ interactive board to explain or get answers) Notes provided for off powerpoint actions Label graphs Interpreting graphs Tasks on reading graphs Includes interesting history knowledge Plotting a graph DTM challenge (KS3) DTM included (GCSE) Video included to summarise Handouts available Scale provided for scaffolding (to print) Develops into DTM stages, conversations on ageing population, policies, developing countries, history (that they mentioned from previous lessons) 2-3 hour lesson.

Fun dingbats game. Example together first. Learning objectives Key terms (challenge included) Explanation - sparse/dense AFL thumbs Lots of images - address misconceptions Information on Asia (China) - Whats the differences discussion Mind map - example together on board first. (challenge included) Choropleth map introduction Create your own (challenge included) - use Atlas After a while - have countries on board to assist lower ability/ SEND and get them on pace Answers on board - self check Describe the distribution - copy example. Students write their own (help lower ability if needed). Challenge included. Having the example already in books allows them to have something available to refer to. Plenary.

Assessment Challenges included Peer assessing Show progress before and after. 4 marker question (to assist with end of unit assessment) When finished, students to keep their books nice and presented etc. Video List 10 facts Plenary discussion Later: Teacher mark and award marks, checks through books (every few weeks) - rewards for consistent effort, presentation etc, recognition of students within books, and in class next lesson. e.g. postcards home for good work and special stamps, okay work stickers, improvements needed nothing (all is based on student’s progress on their ability)

2hr lesson Lesson 1: Where people live in the UK Model answer included. 1/10

Update 2024: KS3, more creative, scaffolding, and materials added. Lots of visuals Poster task Student examples included as ideas. 1hour lesson Wheel of fortune sharing (built into PPT) Lesson 7.1: Year 7, first class of climate change (causes) Lesson plan (1 page bullet pointed each section) Powerpoint (to follow with the powerpoint) - leaflet/ writing task PPT has videos and built in timer to help you keep your time management. Alter as needed.