A fully resourced lesson that explores the DTM in an active way. Written specifically for the AQA GCSE 9-1 course and fully updated. The power-point covers the key definitions and includes video links. The main activity is a market place/carousel task in which the students move around the room collecting the information for each stage. The information sheets are in colour for high impact and would benefit from laminating to ensure they can be reused year after year. The syllabus refers to Nigeria but the pyramid is only just entering stage 3 so I have also included Brazil, as it shows the difference from stage 2 far more clearly. The information makes references to policies in Nigeria as it is used as a case study elsewhere in the course.

A complete resource with no further preparation required. A double sided A3 revision sheet on the tropical storms section of the 9-1 AQA GCSE. Concisely covers the formation, development, effects and responses to tropical storms. Uses Hurricane Katrina as the example. Can be used as a summary homework or for revision. Includes a 9 mark model answer that students are asked to analyse the responses to the event. Designed to be used a part of a structured revision programme.

A complete lesson that covers the description and interpretation of population pyramids. It is a fully resourced standalone lesson but follows on from the demographic transition lesson. No other resources are required and worksheets of up to date pyramids for annotation are included. I have also included a past exam question. Aimed at GCSE, this would also be suitable for KS3 as the activities can differentiate by outcome.

A complete resource with no further preparation required. A double sided A3 revision sheet on the glacial landscapes section of the 9-1 AQA GCSE, editable if required. Designed to be used a part of a structured revision programme or as a summary/review sheet in preparation for unit assessments. Ideal for home learning or consolidating previously taught content. PDF version also included for easy printing and distribution to your students.

A complete resource with no further preparation required. A double revision sheet with activities covering global circulation, UK Weather Hazards and Tropical Storms. Students can engage in the activities to produce a resource from which to revise. Examples include the Somerset Levels and Hurricane Katrina, however an editable version is included so other examples can easily be substituted. Leave a short review and claim another single resource for free.

A complete lesson that covers the description and interpretation of population pyramids. Objectives are linked to the demands of the new GCSE AQA 9-1 Syllabus. It is a fully resourced standalone lesson but follows on from the demographic transition lesson. No other resources are required and worksheets of up to date pyramids for annotation are included. I have also included a past exam question. Aimed at GCSE, this would also be suitable for KS3 as the activities can differentiate by outcome.

A complete lesson based on the issue of food miles. Includes a power-point with definitions, video links and clear objectives. Activity sheets can be used to collect the key information from the Oxford Textbook. It also include exam style questions to cover the assessment objectives.

An introductory lesson to the topic of population. Written for GCSE but suitable for KS3. Covers the key definitions, exponential growth and looks at how data can be represented in maps and diagrams. Video links included to illustrate the key themes. No textbook necessary as this is a standalone resource but the notes make references to the Oxford Textbook.

A complete resource with no further preparation required. A double sided A3 revision sheet on the tropical storms section of the 9-1 AQA GCSE, editable if required. Designed to be used a part of a structured revision programme or as a summary/review sheet in preparation for unit assessments. Covers Typhoon Haiyan as the example of a tropical storm. PDF version also included for easy printing and distribution to your students. Leave a short review and claim another single resource for free.

The resource consists of two concise A4 summaries that cover the key concepts of this unit and the global biomes element. . These can be stuck in books as the course progresses or used as revision summaries in preparation for exams. Contents: 1. Introduction to Ecosystems. 2. Global Ecosystems. 3. Subject Specific Vocabulary. A printer friendly black and white version is also included. Resource is fully editable.

Ready to use , simply print off. A concise revision booklet that follows the requirements of the syllabus carefully, enabling students to focus on exactly what is required for the exam. The booklet follows a tabular format and only covers what the syllabus requires, crucial with such a diverse topic. Covers: 1. Evidence for climate change 2. Natural and human causes 3. Impacts - briefly - syllabus only expects an overview. 4. Mitigation Strategies 5. Adaptation Strategies Written specifically for the AQA Syllabus but can used easily adapted to other courses, easy to edit as it has been formatted on A4 using power-point making it easy to move tables or blocks of text around to suit. The resource is fully editable and a PDF version is included. Leave a review and pick any other resource for free.

A complete lesson looking at the issues surrounding an ageing population. References the old Oxford Textbook as an information source. Designed for the AQA A Syllabus but easily adapted.

A straightforward revision resource for the AQA GCSE that can be used as a standalone activity. Students need to categorize the information for hot deserts as: Location and characteristics Plant and animal adaptations Challenges. Opportunities. A coloured answer key is provided to allow for the information to be easily checked by the students. This can be printed off A4 or A3 - the back of the sheet then gets students to engage with applying the knowledge (AO3 ) by asking them to support / reject statements based on the evidence they use … this is deliberately open ended to allow for students to develop their abilities in justifying an argument.

A complete lesson on the issues surrounding Polish migration to the UK. Makes reference to the Oxford Textbook and/or the CGP Revision Guide. However worksheets are generic enough to be used with any source.

A series of questions which guide students through answering the more involved 6 and 9 mark questions. The sheets are designed to be slotted into lessons or can be used as part of a revision programme. No other resources are needed. Mark schemes are included and the 9 mark question uses a diamond 9 approach to develop evaluation skills. All sheets are easy to adapt if required. As a thank-you, if you leave a review, please choose another single resource for free from my shop, either PM me or use e-mail (see the last slide of the power-point).

A straightforward revision resource for the AQA GCSE that can be used as a standalone activity. Students need to categorize the information for hot deserts as: Location and characteristics Plant and animal adaptations Challenges. Opportunities. A coloured answer key is provided to allow for the information to be easily checked by the students. This can be printed off A4 or A3 - the back of the sheet then gets students to engage with applying the knowledge (AO3 ) by asking them to support / reject statements based on the evidence they use … this is deliberately open ended to allow for students to develop their abilities in justifying an argument.

A fully resourced lesson that covers the cause, effects and responses to a specific hurricane. Good to go and no additional resources required. Written for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Examination. Hurricane Haiyan makes a great up to date example. The Power-point has differentiated objectives linked to the new levels. The emphasis is on getting students to engage with the activities and demonstrate understanding. Resource sheets include differentiated activities and allow students to consolidate their learning. This can be completed as a single lesson with a straightforward case study template but with all the questions and resources there is plenty of material for 2 lessons and homework activities. The teacher copy of the example template can be used as a revision resource as it provides a concise summary of the content required.

A KS3 version of the GCSE resource available elsewhere. This has been simplified . The objectives link to the new 1-9 GCSE Levels but stop at Level 6. Therefore it can be used comfortably with Year 8 and 9 groups. It covers reducing the risk of hurricanes by prediction, protection and planning.

A Ks3 version of the GCSE resource available elsewhere. This has been simplified The objectives link to the 9-1 GCSE Levels but stop at Level 6. Therefore it can be used comfortably with Year 8 and 9 groups. A standalone lesson but other subsequent lessons look at the structure in more detail and Hurricane Katrina as a case study. Covers the cause of tropical storms and how they are distributed across the globe. Emphasis is on explanation and sequencing.

A complete lesson with activity sheets designed for KS3 but suitable for KS4, that include identifying the inner core, outer core, mantle and crust. Convection currents are then covered before the last activity moves onto the differences between continental and oceanic crust. Suitable for Geography tectonic units as well as science courses.