Entire lesson for plant and animal adapatations int he Savanna biome- ecosystems topic. Suitable for KS3 or lower ability KS4. Suitable for AQA Spec. Differentiated tasks for low and high ability- sentence starters + challenge tasks. Exam question implemented for AfL.

LOs: To name social and economic impacts of tropical storms and volcanic eruptions in the Philippines. To be able to evaluate human responses to occupying places that experience a range of hazards. Teaches the hazards that can occur in the Philippines and offers specific examples of significant events in history. Applies knowledge to an exam question: Question: Evaluate human responses to occupying places that experience a range of hazards. (9 marks) How are they responding in the Philippines- long and short term? Are these new strategies decreasing hazard risk? – compare to past and modern examples. What are the limitations to current strategies?

A LEVEL Geography- Sustainable Urban Development + Mumbai case study- Contemporary Urban Environments. Detailed lesson- will take 2-3 lessons (including 45 minute video and 20 mark exam question). LOs: To know how cities impact the environment on a global scale. To describe challenges to urban sustainability. To be able to assess to which extent cities can be made sustainable. First tasks: establishing what is an ecological footprint and how individuals and cities can be more sustainable + the challenges that surround this. Engaging tasks with challenge tasks added for higher ability. Second half of the lesson focuses on the case study for Mumbai: social and economic inequalities, vulnerability to natural hazards, current conditions making it unsustainable and strategies in place to make it more sustainable. Interactive discussion tasks, written tasks and videos embedded. Final exam question: “For every problem caused by urbanisation there is an effective solution.”To what extent to you agree with this view? [20 marks] exam question structured out with hints for lower ability and a suggested structure which can be adapted.

Entire lesson for students to discover types of clouds and discover how clouds are formed. Includes AfL tasks, videos, independent, pair and teacher led tasks. Challenge tasks entered for higher ability and differentiation. Can be used for KS3 or 4

A Level Geography- Changing Places- Deindustrialisation in the UK- UK cities- Bristol- AQA Spec. Includes history of deindustrialisation in the UK- causes and effects. Embedded videos and differentiated tasks for knowledge. Research task clearly structured for Bristol case study. Exam question to assess knowledge. Mathematical skills- graphs of UK employment sectors and change.

AQA A Level Geography- Contemporary urban environments- urban form- whole lesson Lesson includes key ideas around urban form, CBD urban models, how land-use patterns differ between the developed and developing world and how cities are evolving to become post-modern. Tasks are interactive and challenging. Differentiated plenary of exam questions allows you to check understanding of the lesson. Plenary links to learning objectives: LO: To understand the definition of urban form. To be able to assess how far traditional urban forms are being challenged by new urban forms in the developed world. Any questions, just ask.

Whole lesson- resource management- AQA geography paper 2 Factors effecting energy supply: costs, physical factors, political, climate and technology. Nigeria example embedded with video and interactive tasks. Exam style questions differentiated. Homework research task at the end of the lesson. Please ask any questions.

Entire lesson and tasks on sediment cells and budgets. Coastal Systems.

Whole lesson for sustainability in the Savanna biome. Created for KS3- but suitable for low ability KS4. Includes challenge tasks, and sentence starters for lower ability. Depth into desertification- definition and concept.

Entire unit for A Level Geography- Coastal Systems- Lessons, worksheets and revision. Includes: coastal systems, sources of energy, inputs/outputs, high and low energy coasts, geomorphological processes, landforms, sea level change, coastal management, Holderness Case Study. Please ask for more details if needed.

LOs: To know the structure of the Earth. To understand plate tectonic theory of crustal evolution: tectonic plates; plate movement; gravitational sliding; ridge push, slab pull; convection currents and seafloor spreading. To understand magma plumes and their relationship to plate movement. Utilises maps to show plates and boundaries. Teaches 3 theories: Convection Currents. Slab Pull. Ridge Push. Students produce a fact sheet for the theories. Addresses Iceland and its changing landscape with tectonics.

First lesson for year 7 topic. Asks questions such as : What is geography? What is human and physical geography? + In depth thinking about why we study it and why it is useful in the wider world. Starts learning with the location of countries and capital cities in the British Isles and the UK. Clear SOL embedded within + homework options. Please ask if you have any questions.

What are the consequences of international trade? You will be able to use this to: Outline what is meant by the concept of free trade. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of free trade. Explain the concept of glocalisation using McDonalds menu as an example. Assess whether international trade supports or hinders development. This is part of a sequence of lessons for the AQA topic- Global Systems and Governance. Slides included also present an entire scheme of learning for the global systems and governance topic. Includes copied information from the CGP Alevel AQA Geography revision guide to support learning. Also includes figures from Hodder textbook fifth edition (Whittaker).

A Level Geography- World Cities- AQA- Contemporary Urban Environments lesson Lesson objectives: To understand the definition of a world city. To be able to describe the characteristics of world cities and assess reasons for their global distribution. Lesson: Defines world cities, maps the location of them and addresses how the numbers have changed, looks at characteristics of world cities, gives students their own opportunity to research a world city, addresses some challenges and the realities of world cities, finalised with a differentiated progress check plenary. Lesson has challenge tasks embedded throughout and images to support mental stimulation of ideas. Any questions, just ask!

Whole lesson. Learning objectives: To know how we use gas as an energy source. To understand how gas is extracted. Excellent if we are able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of using gas as an energy source using a case study example in the Amazonian region. Range of differentiated activities for students to learn what natural gas is, how it is extracted, the process of fracking, and the advantages/disadvantages of exploiting and using gas. Clear plenary and AfL opportunities. Exam question at the end to apply knowledge- clearly structured for all abilities. Works with AQA spec. Can also be used for higher ability KS3 classes.

Whole lesson- GCSE Geography AQA Paper 2- Resource Management- Energy Energy insecurity- key terms and solutions. Drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic- case study- economic, social and environmental impacts of exploiting resources. Embedded videos and differentiated tasks.

Whole lesson- GCSE Geography- AQA Paper 2- resource management- energy- global energy distribution. Entire lesson with learning objectives, key words and differentiated tasks. Nigeria case study- TNCs and energy distribution- looks at global energy consumption and supply. Map skills, analysis and key words.

A Level Geography- Urban Waste- AQA Contemporary Urban Environments LOs: To know the types of urban waste. To understand how economic development affects urban waste. To be able to evaluate the environmental impacts of different approaches to urban waste disposal. Lesson teaches types of waste (industrial, lifestyles, attitudes), factors influencing disposal and how this is managed + the environmental impacts of waste disposal. Final exam question with sentence starters: Evaluate the environmental impacts of different approaches to urban waste disposal. [9 marks] Includes graphs, figures, images- skills embedded. Engaging and prompts research and discussion. Please ask if you have questions.

Assessment from year 8 Geography- Weather and climate- suitable for KS3 mostly. Topics: weather and climate, tropical storms, extreme weather, UK flooding, clouds, measuring weather.