This is the free planning overview for Mountain Environments, a comprehensive topic about mountains. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. This Geography unit is designed for KS2 students from Y4 to Y6 and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities/worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Two of the lessons are also free: L1 – Identifying the key features of mountains L2 – Identifying the world’s major mountain ranges L3 – Locating the world’s famous mountains using latitude and longitude L4 – Understanding how fold mountains are formed L5 – Investigating the structure of a volcano (FREE) L6 – Researching famous world mountains (FREE) L7 – Investigating mountain climates If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Earthquakes. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. This Geography unit is designed for KS2 students and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in the planning are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Understanding the structure of the Earth L2 – Understanding tectonic plates L3 – Understanding the causes of earthquakes L4 – Investigating the five deadly features of an earthquake L5 – Researching earthquakes using Wikipedia L6 – Locating the world’s biggest earthquakes using latitude & longitude L7 – Writing a fact file about a famous earthquake If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is a basic newspaper report template. It is designed for writing a newspaper report about the volcanic eruption on Montserrat in 1995 and can be used with the following Geography resources, all available on TES: Looking at the effects of volcanic eruptions on Montserrat Volcanoes - KS2 Volcanoes & Earthquakes - KS2 The template can easily be adapted for other topics and has colour-coded boxes for ease of use: Green box = headline Blue boxes = captions If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for London Zoo, a fun introduction to one of the world’s most famous zoos. A topic title page is also included. This cross-curricula unit is designed for KS1 and lower KS2 students (Y2-4) and includes fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Writing a fact file about London Zoo L2 – Taking a tour of London Zoo L3 – Using compass directions at London Zoo L4 – Using grid references at London Zoo L5 – Matching animals to their habitat L6 – The history of London Zoo If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Volcanoes. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. The unit is designed for KS2 students and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Understanding the structure of the Earth L2 – Investigating the structure of a volcano L3 – Locating the world’s famous volcanoes L4 – Investigating the five deadly features of a volcanic eruption L5 – Understanding tectonic plates L6 – Exploring the effects of volcanic eruptions on Montserrat L7 – Why do people live near volcanoes? A free newspaper report template is also included in this unit. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring St Lucia, a colourful introduction to the geography of St Lucia, a beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean. A topic title page is also included. The unit is designed for students in KS2 and includes six engaging lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Locating St Lucia in the Caribbean L2 – Identifying the human and physical features of St Lucia L3 – Investigating satellite photos of St Lucia L4 – Using compass directions to locate places in St Lucia L5 – Comparing the weather of St Lucia and the UK L6 – Comparing St Lucia with the UK If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Understanding Trade, a Geography topic designed to help student understand global trade. A topic title page is also included. The unit is suitable for KS2 students from Y5 to Y6 and includes six fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Investigating where the products we buy come from L2 – Understanding that all products have a supply chain L3 – Exploring the chocolate supply chain L4 – Investigating the UK’s biggest exports L5 – Investigating the highest value exports of different countries L6 – Is the banana trade fair? If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is designed for KS2 students. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of three wider units which are available on TES: Volcanoes Volcanoes & Earthquakes Mountain Environments First the presentation looks at the features of a volcano, how they are formed and the causes of volcanic eruptions. In the activity, which is differentiated three ways, students identify ten features of a volcano. Easier – Students identify ten features of a volcano (with prompt boxes and arrows). Medium – Students identify ten features of a volcano (no prompt boxes or arrows). Harder – Students identify ten features of a volcano and write a sentence explanation for each one. Extension – Children complete a cloze procedure activity (differentiated two ways). If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of Mountain Environments, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). First the presentation introduces some of the world’s biggest and most famous mountains. It then asks students to think about how they could find out more information about these mountains (e.g. information books, internet research). The activity is a great way to encourage students to explore atlases. It challenges them to find information (e.g. mountain range, continent, name, height) about the world’s famous mountains and is differentiated three ways. Easier – Students have to find 1 piece of information about each mountain. Medium – Students have to find 2 pieces of information about each mountain. Harder – Students have to find 3 pieces of information about each mountain (i.e. they only have the name of each mountain). N.B. It’s important to check your school atlases to ensure they have the correct mountains. If not, simply edit the worksheets. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring Spain, a great introduction to the geography of Spain. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. This unit is designed for students in KS2 from Y4 to Y6 and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lesson include: L1 – Writing a Spain fact file L2 – Identifying human and physical features of Spain L3 – Using 8 points of the compass to locate cities in Spain L4 – Using 4-figure grid references in Spain L5 – Investigating Spain’s weather and climate L6 – Taking a tour of Madrid Optional lesson – Identifying the countries and capital cities of Europe If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring Brazil, a comprehensive unit of work about the geography of Brazil. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. The unit is is designed for students in KS2 from Y4 to Y6 and includes a variety of engaging lessons, differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Identifying the countries and capitals of South America L2 – Writing a Brazil fact file L3 – Using 4 and 6-figure grid references to locate Brazilian cities L4 – Identifying the human and physical features of Brazil L5 – Exploring Brazil’s ecosystems L6 – Investigating Brazil’s weather and climate If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This resource is part of Exploring Australia, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-Y4). All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The display pack comes in A4 and A2 sizes and contains the following: -Exploring Australia title banner -A map of Australia -The Australian flag -14 famous Australian landmarks -10 famous Australian animals If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This resource is part of Exploring Australia, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-Y4). All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. First the presentation recaps Australia’s location in the world. It then introduces Australia’s eight main states/territories and their capital cities. The activity then challenges students to locate and identify Australia’s states/territories and major cities. Easier - Students identify 8 cities and states/territories (first letter clues). Harder - Students identify 10 cities and states/territories (no clues). Extension - Students identify more Australian cities on their map. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This resource is part of Exploring Australia, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-Y4). All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. First the presentation introduces satellite photos. Students initially examine satellite photos of famous world landmarks before moving on to investigate several Australian sites. The activities challenge students to use their geographical detective skills to identify Australian landmarks from satellite photos: Matching Activity: Students match 10 Australian landmarks to their satellite photos. Writing Activity: Easier - Students investigate satellite photos of 8 Australian landmarks (using a writing frame). Harder - Students investigate satellite photos of 10 Australian landmarks (writing in books). Extension - Students choose an Australian landmark they would like to visit and explain why. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Tropical Rainforests, a comprehensive Geography unit about tropical rainforests, the most biodiverse terrestrial ecosystems on Earth. A topic title page and knowledge organiser are also included. The unit is is designed for students in KS2 (Y3-Y6) and includes a variety of engaging lessons, differentiated activities and worksheets. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Locating tropical rainforests on a world map L2 – Identifying tropical rainforest animals L3 – Investigating the layers of a tropical rainforest L4 – Exploring the Amazon rainforest L5 – Understanding the impact of deforestation on the Amazon L6 – Investigating how deforestation affects an Amazon tribe L7 - Thinking of ways to help save tropical rainforests If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring Australia, a comprehensive unit of lessons investigating Australia’s geography. A topic title page and knowledge organiser are also included. The unit is designed for students in upper KS1 and lower KS2 (Y2-Y4) and includes a variety of engaging lessons, differentiated activities and worksheets. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Locating Australia on a world map L2 – Identifying cities and states of Australia L3 – Identifying human and physical features of Australia L4 – Investigating satellite photos of Australian landmarks L5 – Investigating Australia’s weather and climate L6 – Comparing the UK and Australia If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.