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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.
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
17 – How Can Globalisation be Controlled? (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)
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17 – How Can Globalisation be Controlled? (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 3: Globalisation. Lesson 17 of 19: How Can Globalisation be Controlled? Definitions quiz starter with mark scheme Class collaboration task considering ways to prevent different types pf globalisation: economic, social, political, environmental. Hints are provided for students and some suggestions. Student examples also shown. Censorship, limiting migration, trade protectionism – with named examples Extension question and model answer Jumbo Valley case study – Canadian wilderness region which was threatened with a large ski resort Students analyse the proposal – threats, opportunities, stakeholders Plenary – class hotseat debate Update on the success of the campaign by local stakeholders to save Jumbo Valley! EXTRA word document with content on Jumbo Valley case study
8-9 – Deindustrialisation – Mann Whitney (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)
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8-9 – Deindustrialisation – Mann Whitney (Globalisation, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 3: Globalisation. Lesson 8-9 of 19: Deindustrialisation – Mann Whitney Definitions quiz starter and mark scheme Impacts of deindustrialisation in the UK (dereliction, deprivation, depopulation, decay) Deindustrialisation – Manchester’s story Deindustrialisation in Redcar, UK Mann Whitney U Test Enquiry – Is Redcar more deprived than Milton Keynes? Index of multiple deprivation Worked examples of statistical tests with written conclusion and evaluation of the enquiry Plenary to summarise learning EXTRA word document to be printed for students to complete their Mann Whitney enquiry
3 - Physical Processes of Plate Tectonics (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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3 - Physical Processes of Plate Tectonics (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 3 of of 18. Physical Processes of Plate Tectonics Includes: Starter quiz Recap from previous lesson The Wilson Cycle Features and processes at plate boundaries Volcanic rocks Moment Magnitude Scale Mercalli Scale Practise exam question with mark scheme
10. Economy and Level of Development Aren’t Always Important… (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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10. Economy and Level of Development Aren’t Always Important… (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 10 of 18. Includes: Written starter based on PAR model Chile 2015 earthquake case study with maps, and photos Google earth link, video link to drone footage Development and governance 2 x recap quizzes Link Chile to Pressure and Release (PAR) model 8 mark question for plenary, linking Haiti to PAR model. Start of a model answer shown. Extra sheet containing content for plenary task
13 – Hazard Management and Park Model (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)
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13 – Hazard Management and Park Model (Tectonics, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards. Lesson 13 of 18. Includes: Starter quiz and mark scheme Hazard management Hazard management cycle model The Park Model Applying Haiti and Christchurch case studies to hazard management cycle and Park Model 6 mark exam question with level mark scheme and suggested points Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Extension questions
4-5 – What Has Shaped the Characteristics of ‘Your Chosen Places’? (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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4-5 – What Has Shaped the Characteristics of ‘Your Chosen Places’? (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. What Has Shaped the Characteristics of ‘Your Chosen Places’? Lessons 4-5 of 21. Knowledge quiz starter with mark scheme Discussion of specification – ‘Your Chosen Places’ El Raval, Barcelona is the contrasting place used here (all case study content is provided), but teachers may prefer to choose a place in the UK. Students are guided to choose and then research a local place (prompts and websites are suggested for student research) Case studies cover: background of the place, economic activity and inequalities, functions and changes, regional, national, international and global influences, place representation, how the lives of students and others are affected by continuity and change, perception 8 mark exam question with half a model answer Plenary – 12 mark exam question with table to suggest content, essay skeleton and half a model answer. 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 sheets: Double sided sheet to print in A3 for students (plus an extra version of the same sheet which has some of the case study notes on it) 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.
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.
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
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!
5 - Storm Hydrographs. Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO. (The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)
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5 - Storm Hydrographs. Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO. (The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. 5 – Storm Hydrographs This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint, with two supporting documents. There are 17 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 – 12 mark essay with plan and mark scheme • Storm hydrograph – definition, sketching, annotating • Work sheet – Students draw a storm hydrograph, using data • Excel task – students create a storm hydrograph on MS Excel using data • Plenary – Labelling, annotating and interpreting line graphs. • Extension – physical and human factors affecting hydrographs • Summary – students write their own • Teacher’s information slides 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.
3 - Factors Affecting Drainage Basins. Edexcel, A level, 9GEO. Water Cycle and Water Insecurity.
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3 - Factors Affecting Drainage Basins. Edexcel, A level, 9GEO. Water Cycle and Water Insecurity.

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. 3 – Factors Affecting Drainage Basins This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 27 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 • Recap – the water cycle as an open system and key terms • Evaporation, Transpiration, Evapotranspiration • Physical factors – labelling a diagram task • Interception and infiltration • Past paper question (6 marks) with model answer • Air masses in the UK • Human disruption – cloud seeding, deforestation, dam construction, groundwater abstraction • The Amazon – case study • Plenary – explaining key terms in pairs • Summary • Teacher’s information slides HANDOUT – with a diagram for students and cut/stick activity 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 Local Water Budget. Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO. (Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)
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4 - The Local Water Budget. Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO. (Water Cycle and Water Insecurity)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 5: The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity. 4 – The Local Water Budget This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 23 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. • The water budget – graph and equation • Systems - inputs and outputs • Seasons – graphs – deficit, surplus • River regimes, simple and complex • Case study - Murray Darling, Australia • Comparing river regimes in Europe • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) • Plenary – discussing planners’ role in sustainability • Summary • Teacher’s information slides HANDOUTS 1 - The water budget - diagram labelling task 2 - River regimes - blank table to complete 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.
2 – Superpowers and Geostrategic Theory (Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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2 – Superpowers and Geostrategic Theory (Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 2 – Superpowers and Geostrategic Theory (Mackinder, Modernisation, Dependency, World Systems) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 20 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Answers for all tasks are on the following slides for peer/self marking, to save teacher time. Slides content: • Recap starter • Definitions • Halford Mackinder’s Theory (1904) • Changing Centre of Gravity • Geopolitics • Modernisation Theory (Walt Rostow 1960s) • Dependency Theory (Andre Frank 1971) • World Systems Theory • Plenary questions • 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.
3 – Direct and Indirect Control (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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3 – Direct and Indirect Control (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 3 – Direct and Indirect Control (colonialism, neo-colonialism, China) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 22 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: • Definitions match up starter • Patterns of power • Geopolitical stability and risk • Colonialism definitions • Britain’s colonial power timeline • Quiz recap • Indirect control and neo-colonialism • China’s neo-colonialism • Frank’s Dependency Theory • Optional VOX video • Somaliland • Plenary questions • 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.
1 – Introducing ‘Place’ (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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1 – Introducing ‘Place’ (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. Introducing ‘Place’: Lesson 1 of 21. Discussion starter Definitions Sense of belonging Spatial and social attachment Physical and human characteristics of urban and rural areas What is regeneration? What is rebranding? Summary questions Creative plenary Teacher’s notes slides covering text book references, revision for class knowledge tests, assessed homework and end of topic test.
1 – Characteristics of Power (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)
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1 – Characteristics of Power (Superpowers, Edexcel, Pearson, A level, 9GEO)

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Edexcel / Pearson. Topic 7: Superpowers Lesson 1 – Characteristics of Power (Emerging superpowers, hard and soft power) This is a complete lesson in one powerpoint. There are 19 slides in total with varied activities keep students’ attention. Skills required for Paper 3 are embedded. Slides content: • Starter question • Definitions • Past and modern superpowers • Characteristics of Superpowers • Case Study – the USA – current hegemon • Soft power • Hard power • Emerging superpowers • Retrieval Practice questions • Plenary questions • 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.
6-7 – Economic and Social Changes in ‘Your Chosen Places’ (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)
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6-7 – Economic and Social Changes in ‘Your Chosen Places’ (Regeneration, Edexcel, A level)

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Edexcel. Topic 4A: Regenerating Places. 6-7 – Economic and Social Changes in ‘Your Chosen Places’ Lessons 6-7 of 21 Knowledge quiz starter with mark scheme Place identity El Raval, Barcelona is the contrasting place used here (all case study content is provided), but teachers may prefer to choose a place in the UK. Students are guided to choose and then research a local place (prompts and websites are suggested for student research) Case studies cover: place identity, preserving the history, functional change and new developments, employment and population characteristics, inequalities, identity of local residents Plenary considers human fieldwork titles and secondary data collection 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 sheets: Double sided sheet to print in A3 for students (plus an extra version of the same sheet which has some of the case study notes on it) 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.