Our aim is simple, to save you time with quality, well planned resources that are ready to teach. We offer Geography schemes of work for KS2-5 including full resources for the new GCSE specifications (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas). We also offer a range of individually packaged lessons to help you in specific areas of the curriculum.
Our aim is simple, to save you time with quality, well planned resources that are ready to teach. We offer Geography schemes of work for KS2-5 including full resources for the new GCSE specifications (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas). We also offer a range of individually packaged lessons to help you in specific areas of the curriculum.
6 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Challenges of an Urbanising World. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Urbanisation. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Mumbai a growing megacity
2 - Mumbai’s changing population
3 - Quality of life in Mumbai
4 - Challenges facing Mumbai
5 - Sustainable Mumbai (1)
6 - Sustainable Mumbai (2)
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
6 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Challenges of an Urbanising World. This is part of the module to be taught alongside the Mumbai case study. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - The urban world
2 - Megacities
3 - Urban process and change
4 - How urban economies differ
5 - The changing face of New York ICT
6 - Land use of cities
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
8 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module The UK’s Evolving Physical Landscape. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Rivers, Flooding and the UK. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Coastal erosional landforms introduction
2 - Coastal erosional landforms 2
3 - What are waves?
4 - Coastal processes
5 - Coastal deposition
6 - Coastal management
7 - Coastal management case study
8 - Holderness coast ICT research
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
4 part lesson series originally designed for the GCSE module The Challenge of Resource Management. This is the managing resources section to be taught alongside either food, water or energy management. Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE but also suitable for Edexcel and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter, lesson aim, tasks and extensions. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - The global distribution of resources
2 - Provision of food in the UK
3 - Provision of water in the UK
4 - Provision of energy in the UK
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
6 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Forests Under Threat. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Taiga’s. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Tropical rainforests introduction
2 - Soil fertility and biodiversity
3 - Direct threats to tropical rainforests
4 - Indirect threats to tropical rainforests
5 - Protecting tropical rainforests
6 - A sustainable future for tropical rainforests
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Full unit of work for Weather & Climate. This unit explores the physical and human geography of the UK with a central focus on the weather and climate of the UK. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3 or high ability KS2.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Weather and climate in the UK
2 - Climate graphs
3 - Measuring the weather
4 - The water cycle
5 - Clouds
6 - Rainfall
7 - Microclimates
Module also available with 6 extra lessons as part of the UK, Weather and CLimate series on the This is Geography shop.
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
7 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module The UK’s Evolving Physical Landscape. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Coasts, Flooding and the UK. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Long profile of river
2 - Landforms in the upper course
3 - Landforms in the middle course
4 - Landforms in the lower course
5 - River Tees ICT research
6 - Hydrographs
7 - Rivers GIS
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
7 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Hazardous Earth. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Hurricanes and Plate Tectonics. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Introduction to Hazardous Earth
2 - Atmospheric circulation and ocean currents
3 - The Coriolis effect and the ITCZ
4 - Causes of climate change
5 - Managing climate change
6 - Past climates and the greenhouse effect
7 - UK weather
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
5 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Forests Under Threat. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Tropical Rainforests. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - What is a taiga like?
2 - Direct threats to taiga’s
3 - Taiga under pressure
4 - Conserving the taiga wilderness
5 - Balancing exploitation and protection in the taiga
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
5 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Hazardous Earth. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Atmosphere, Climate and Hurricanes. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Inside the earth
2 - Earthquakes
3 - Haiti case study
4 - New Zealand case study
5 - Volcanoes
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
7 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module The UK’s Evolving Human Landscape . This is part of the module to be taught alongside an urban case study and rural areas. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Urban change in the UK
2 - Quality of life
3 - Rural economies
4 - Population pyramids - the UK structure
5 - The North vs South divide - old economies
6 - Causes of change in the UK
7 - The impact of globalisation in the UK
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
This unit is designed to develop student skills in preparation for GCSE Geography (most suitable for Year 9 but could be taught in Year 8). Kenya is used as place for students to explore and enquire, as most students will have a limited awareness of Kenya. The unit develops geographical skills whilst exploring a number of places and pertinent issues. The end state for students is an enquiry based article comparing Kenya to one or two other places. Recommended time on the article is 4-5 ICT lessons and 2-3 homework’s. Lessons are designed for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching. Total lesson time approximately 15 lessons.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Kenya, learning to enquire
2 - Tourism in the Kenya
3 - What makes a good article?
4 - South Africa: a comparison
5 - The World Cup 2010
6 - Starting your enquiry
7 - Sudan: a comparison
8 - Healthcare comparison
9 - Characteristics of LEDCs
10 - Article review
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
6 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module The UK’s Evolving Human Landscape . This is part of the module to be taught alongside an UK Population & Economy and Rural Areas. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Introducing Bristol
2 - Social change and equalities
3 - Bristol economy ICT research
4 - Impact of urbanisation on the environment
5 - Regeneration
6 - The Temple Quarter ICT research
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
5 part lesson series for the OCR GCSE module Sustaining Ecosystems. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Ecosystems and Tropical Rainforests. Specifically designed for the new OCR Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and Edexcel. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Polar regions
2 - Opportunities in Svalbard
3 - Challenges in Svalbard
4 - Cold environments under threat
5 - Managing cold environments
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
8 part lesson series for the OCR GCSE module Sustaining Ecosystems. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Polar Regions. Specifically designed for the new OCR Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and Edexcel. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
For more resources visit thisisgeography.co.uk
Lesson sequence:
1 - Ecosystems
2 - Global ecosystems
3 - Tropical Rainforests
4 - The value of rainforests
5 - The human impact of rainforests
6 - Managing tropical rainforests
7 - Sustainable management of tropical rainforests
8 - Ecotourism
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
5 part lesson series for the Edexcel GCSE module Hazardous Earth. This is part of the module to be taught alongside Atmosphere, Climate and Plate Tectonics. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel Geography GCSE but also suitable for AQA and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Climate change and tropical storms
2 - Tropical storms
3 - Hurricane Katrina ICT project
4 - Hurricane Katrina project review
5 - Management to reduce risk
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
7 part lesson series for the GCSE module Urban Issues and Challenges. This is the urban changes in the UK section which focuses on where people live in the UK and development and change in Manchester. Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Where do people live in the UK?
2 - Manchester
3 - How can urban change create social opportunities?
4 - How can urban change create economic opportunities?
5 - How can urban change affect the environment?
6 - Social Inequality
7 - New Housing in Manchester
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Five KS3 lessons and resources. Originally designed as part of a Rivers UOW.
Lesson 1 focus on the long profile as a whole as well as erosion and transportation. Lesson 2 looks at the specific features of the upper, middle and lower course before lessons focusing on V shaped valleys, waterfalls, meanders and ox bow lakes.
Full UOW (13 lessons and resources) for “Rivers” available from the This is Geography shop for £9.
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Four lessons, originally designed for the GCSE Geography “The Challenge of Natural Hazards” topic.
The first lesson focuses on the formation of tropical storms and their global distribution. The second and third lessons are a Hurricane Katrina research project and student evaluation. The final lesson looks at atmospheric circulation.
Full UOW (15 lessons and resources) for “The Challenge of Natural Hazards” available from the This is Geography shop for £12.
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
5 part lesson series for the OCR module the UK in the 21st century. This is the third section of the UK in the 21st century prescribed module that also includes geography of the UK, UK population and the UK’s influence. Specifically designed for the new OCR Geography GCSE but also suitable for Edexcel and AQA. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required.
All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - The UK’s changing economy
2 - Post industrial UK
3 - Economic hubs in the UK
4 - London’s place in the UK economy
5 - Infrastructure and economic hubs
For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk