This is a 2 part A-level lesson on the theories on the rise of superpowers. This lesson meets the requirements of the new A-level specifications. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are: The heartland theory World systems theory Dependency theory Modernisation theory using Rostow model Criticisms of each theory Learning resources used in the lesson are; Video clips Web links to reading material Past paper question and structure for response Images and maps Lesson plan The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach! There are different types of resources to cater for different learning styles.

This is a assessment for a rivers unit at KS3. The test assesses students understanding of the features in the upper, middle and lower courses of the river. It also assesses students understanding of landforms created by the river as well as flood defences used by some rivers. There are 11 questions on the paper and the paper is modeled off the GCSE geography exam papers. The paper uses command words familiar with a GCSE paper. There is also a range of questions in terms of difficulty and skills needed similar to a GCSE paper.

This is a GCSE where the learning is focus on comparing constructive and destructive waves. The lesson will allow students to analyse the different types of waves and how they affect the coast differently. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group. 2. The lesson starts by exploring how waves affect the coast using the concepts swash and backwash. There is a great little activity that will allow students to differentiate between swash and backwash. The lesson then moves on to compare constructive and destructive waves. A very straightforward activity is used here; students will be able to access the information easily and the teacher can then focus on writing/exam response techniques here. The lesson will become analytical now where students have to apply the knowledge to three different scenarios. 3. The lesson is differentiated. There are visual aids including diagrams, images and a video clip. There are also challenge activities throughout to stretch students' understanding. There are some clever tasks that are designed to get students to apply their knowledge. This is key to doing well in the new GCSE specifications. 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is an GCSE lesson on the local factors that affect biomes. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Recap learning about how ecosystems work i.e. food chains etc. Explanation of altitude, rock type, soil type and drainage and how they influence biomes. Impact of location on the formation of major biomes. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz with answers. Matching task with answers. Filling in a table task with answers. Diagram analysis task with answers. Written task. Exam focus questions. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and most of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with most resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students will only need their standard GCSE text book to complete one of the 5 tasks. However, this task can also be done using an ICT room or use as a flip learning task. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on plate boundaries however, it can be easily adapted for a GCSE lesson. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Convection currents recap, what happens at the four (4) types of plate boundaries, identifying the different plate boundaries on a map, and how are hazards formed at different plate boundaries. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, diagrams, a map task, word bank and a handout, video clips and analysis tasks. Answers for most of the tasks are also included for self assessement. This will aid with marking load. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: word bank, model answers, challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult) 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a case study lesson on the Mt St Helens 1980 eruption. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; location of Mt St Helens volcano, identifying the plate boundary that caused the eruption, the primary and secondary impact of eruption and analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of the eruption. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of the Mt St Helens volcano and its boundary, case study worksheet, factsheets on different aspects of the 1980 eruption, writing task and video clips. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. Content covered in this lesson are what is development, difference between quality of life and standard of living, description of the features of HICs, NEEs and LICs. 2. Resources included: The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter quiz, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on longshore drift. The lesson focuses on how longshore drift operates and how it affects sediments along the coast. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with a video clip about longshore drift. It then moves on to a diagram and writing task on longshore drift. The next phase of the lesson is an analysis task where students use resources to explain the effect of longshore drift on sediments. The final task is a geo skills task using a picture and a satellite image. The lesson ends with a recap plenary. 2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach! 3. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be easily adapted for a year 9 group. 4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There is good use of sketches, a satellite image, a picture, a writing frame and some geo skills and challenge (think) tasks.

This is a GCSE lesson on mega cities which is an integral part of the urbanisation unit on the new specifications. The lesson allows students to examine the definition, location and impact of mega cities. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts by exploring the features of a mega city with a carefully planned starter. It then moves on two map tasks which are relevant to the learning. Students will be engage with both activities. A video clip is then used as a stimulus for students to examine the pros and cons of mega cities before moving on to the plenary. 2. The starter, mini-plenary and main plenary were carefully planned to reinforce the key objectives of the lesson. 3. The lesson is a practical one where students will be sharpening their map and thinking skills. 4. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group. 2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a lesson on the definition and human causes of global warming. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson examines the key concepts of global warming, the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. 2. The lesson is strong with differentiation activities for students at either end of ability level. As a result the lesson is suitable for students at KS3 and GCSE. 3. The lesson is embedded with some very good video links explaining the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. They have been used to simplify content as well as stimulate class discussions. 4. There is also an active learning task where students have to move around the room to collect and discuss information, a graph making skills exercise and peer teaching activity. 5. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!

This is a GSCE lesson on the causes and effects of sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation. The lesson can also be adapted for A level as well. This is an all in one lesson; all the resources, tasks, differentiated activities are on the ppt. The lesson is develop already as well; it flows naturally from the starter to the plenary and is really very simply to follow. Simply download the lesson ppt and teach! All the planning is done for you so you can concentrate on marking books etc . Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the causes and effects of both sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation. 2. The lesson uses case study examples to explore the causes and effects of sub and counter urbanisation. These examples are very current. 3. The lesson has a range of activities to engage students and delivery learning objectives. There are geography skills activities and thinking tasks to challenge students. 4. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications but is easily adaptable for A level. 5. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach! 6. The lesson has support resources as well for students who need these. These include model answers, diagrams and images which act as clues to explanations for students at either end of ability level.

This lesson covers the different strategies used to manage river flooding. It’s suited for the new GCSE specification unit on rivers. However, the lesson is differentiated enough to be taught to a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with an OS map skill activity and finishes with a crossword recapping the main flood defences learnt. There are two main new pieces of learning; one covers strategies that are used to forecast and respond to river flooding and the other covers the main hard and soft defences used as flood defences. 2. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are photos, map task, analytical tasks as well as lots of opportunities for discussion and debate. 3. The strength of this lesson is it’s differentiation. It was designed for the new GCSE specifications however, it was deliberately differentiated so that it could be used at KS3 to introduce students to the content and skills of GCSE geography. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded, then just teach!

This lesson is on the causes and effects of flooding. It’s suited for year 9s as well as a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: The lesson starts by using a video clip to introduce the definition and nature of floods. Then there is a task that help students to learn about the human and physical causes of floods. Finally the lesson explores the effects of floods using a couple of really engaging activities. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are video clips and photos to make real the nature of floods. There is an animation clip to reinforce learning on the causes of floods. There is also an activity where students have to extract information from a still photo clip and a no commentary video clip. This task will really develop those interpretation skills that are key to a geographer. The lesson was designed to introduce aspects of the new GCSE specifications in year 9. However, it will easily suit the learning needs of a GCSE group as well. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded then just teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the different types of erosion. The lesson focuses on how waves cause the four types erosion along coastlines. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. However, the lesson can be easily adapted for a year 9 group. 2. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach! 3. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There is good use of sketches, satellite images and a picture. 4. Key knowledge and skills covered in the lesson are; the four types of erosion, factors that can influence the rate of erosion and identifying evidence of erosion using images.

Resource on Kenya's devlopment level. Lesson includes use of development indicators such as HDI indicators. Lesson also utilises video clips to describe development.

A complete lesson with resources on the nature of earthquakes and their destruction. The first part of the lesson helps students understand the phases of an earthquake and what it feels like to be in an earthquake. The second part of the lesson is a problem solving activity on how to manage the immediate problems after an earthquake.\nThere is also an AFL activity in the lesson.

A complete lesson to teach how canyons, wadis and salt pans are formed in arid regions. An interactive lesson which includes a poem, pictures, sketch diagram, video clips and GIS.