Topic 9 (Geography GCSE Edexcel B) Energy resources - lesson 1 (looking at the 3 different classifications of energy) as well as lesson 2 (environmental issues of obtaining renewable and non-renewable energy)

Lesson 3 and 4 for Topic 9 (consuming energy resources) looking at factors affecting access to energy (9.2a) and the second part looking at patterns of energy consumption (9.2b)

Lesson 5 (oil production and consumption) and lesson 6 (factors affecting the supply and price of oil) are included for Topic 9 (Energy Resources) for the Geog Edexcel B GCSE specification.

Lessons 7 for Topic 9 (Energy resources) looks at conventional drilling and the associated benefits. Lesson 8 looks at the two methods of unconventional drilling (hydraulic fracking and tar sands)

Lesson 9 looks at methods of making homes and transport more energy efficient. It also looks at methods of conserving energy. Lesson 10 is a summary of energy types (pros and cons) including solar, wind, HEP, biomass, nuclear and hydrogen fuel.

Lesson 11 looks at carbon footprint, energy mix and energy security. Lesson 12 looks at the views on future use of energy between different players (TNCs, governments etc) whether to switch to renewables or carry on with business as usual (fossil fuels). Links to Edexcel GCSE B specification

The final part of Topic 9 (lessons 13 and 14) include DME practice and a checklist for pupils to summarise and consolidate their knowledge.

A lesson looking at what the coast is defined as - different examples and why people move/live at the coast. Social, economic and environmental factors are considered before a quiz is included :)

A lesson tailored for GCSE (Topic 4) - UK Physical Landscape. The lesson fits the specification section 4.3a that looks at features formed by erosion (wave-cut notch/platform; crack to stump; and what factors influence erosion (rock type; seasonality and wave type). Diagrams and videos are included.

A lesson looking at the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Both sides are considered and pupils are asked to debate and discuss.

This is part of the GCSE Edexcel B Specification. Topic 4 (UK Physical Landscape) looking at section 4.3a (Coastal change and conflict). The lesson introduces the coastal section and looks at erosion. The lesson also looks at concordant vs discordant coastlines.

A lesson definining the anthropocene and the reasons to believe we are in the anthropocene.

Resource looking at the cause, impacts and solutions linked to response of the Turkey earthquake (2023)

Introduction for students to get thinking about what a resource is and what resources they use in their daily lives

Excellent for visual learners (mainly lower ability year 8 students) to look at different beaches around the world. Lots of tasks can be done (pupils write a fact-file etc).

A lesson that focus on birth rate and death rate changes over time. Mainly for lower ability year 8 students but can be adapted.

A lesson looking at the difference between sparse vs dense population (mainly for lower ability year 8 pupils)

A lesson looking at sugar-related diseases and the impact of diabetes

A lesson looking at conflict - mainly for lower-ability year 8 pupils but can be adapted. Song from Kanye West about Blood diamonds and lots of other videos.