Lesson title: 'River Transportation'. Learning objectives: 1. To explain how river transports material along its channel 2. To explain the factors that affect river transportation. Age range: GCSE students. Also suitable as a recap for AS students. Resources included: All the resources needed for the lesson are included. These are; 1. A ppt with all the tasks from starter to plenary including lesson title and learning objectives and differentiation tasks. 2. River transportation handout. A handout created specifically for the age group by the author. Description: This lesson is appropriate for students studying the rivers unit at GCSE and even A level. It allow students to learn independently about the main ways in which rivers transport material.

This lesson covers the some of defences used to prevent river flooding. It is ideal for any KS3 study of rivers or flooding however, it can be adapted for a low level GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with a recap of some of the effects of a river flooding and finishes with a crossword activity designed to recap the main flood defences learnt in the lesson. 2. There are two main new pieces of learning; one covers the different hard and soft defences used along some rivers and the other is a case study of the Thames flood barrier. 3. The lesson has a variety of learning activities; diagrams, a quiz, video clips and a crossword activity. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, handouts, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded, then just teach!

This lesson is strategies to manage hurricanes and flooding. It’s suited for both KS3 and a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: The lesson start with an really good interactive starter task about the primary and secondary effects of hurricanes and floods. There is then analysis task that allows students to explore the 3 ps (predict, protect and prepare) of hazard management. Finally students are introduced to some examples of hard and soft flood defences for rivers. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are photos to make real the nature of a floods, an interactive task and a few activities to strengthen their analytical skills. The lesson was designed to introduce aspects of the new GCSE specifications at KS3 however, it has enough challenge to meet 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 lesson introduces students to the main ingredients of a good map. Students will then get a chance to apply their learning by creating a sketch map using these qualities. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. 3. The lesson is a map based lesson however, there are opportunities for discussions and reflection on the use of maps. 4. The lesson is a very practical - students will be engage in a kinaesthetic activity throughout.

This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems. 3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.

This lesson is about landscapes. It explores how people impact their landscape but also looks at how landscapes force people to adapt their lifestyle. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for teaching the lesson included. Download and teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. There is a challenge task with almost all the learning activities. 3. The lesson has a variety of learning activities; there are picture analysis tasks, a video clip task, a field sketch high order skill task and mind map task. Students will be engage throughout the lesson.

Three very good GCSE (can be adapted for KS3 if needed) lessons on coasts. One lesson on wave and tide formation, another on constructive and destructive waves and as bonus an introduction lesson on coasts. All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them. Key concepts and skills covered in the lessons are: 1. How wind, earth and the moon form waves and tides? 2. Swash an backwash 3. Destructive and constructive waves 4. Map skills; using grid references and symbols 5. Diagrams and sketch maps 6. Exam questionnning

This is a GCSE lesson introducing students to waves. The lesson allows students to discover what are waves and tides and how they form. 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 the features of a wave through the use of diagrams and keywords. It then moves on to look at how waves form. The second half of the lesson focuses on tides and how they form before ending with a challenge task. 3. The lesson is differentiated through the use of images, video clips, keyword banks and diagrams. Students will be engaged and challenged regardless of their level. 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 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!

There are two lessons here on large urban areas/cities. Both are carefully planned and suited for a GCSE group however, they can be easily adapted for an AS group. One of the lesson is on mega cities; focusing on the definition, distribution and pros and cons of mega cities. The other lesson is a comparison of three different groups of cities - mega cities, primate cities and world cities. This lesson explores the characteristics of all three types of cities an then uses some clever activities to challenge students to explain the differences between them.

This is a GCSE lesson on the stages of urbanisation. The lesson focuses on how cities change overtime. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. 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 covers the stages of urbanisation from industrialisation to urban regeneration and re-urbanisation. 4. The lesson uses the Clarke-Fisher model to linked the stages of urbanisation with development. It lays the foundation for studying the Clarke-Fisher model in later lessons. 5. The lesson allows students to explore how land uses and urban functions has changed overtime.

This is an A-level lesson on global governance. Key concepts covered in the lesson are the definition of global governance, the causes for global governance and the global commons. Other facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications. 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 an introductory lesson on Africa. The learning is focus on the location and key features of Africa and is the first in a series of lessons on Africa. It is suitable for KS3 students but teachers can easily adapt it for GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the location of Africa from different perspectives. It then develops with students identifying and locating some amazing features of Africa using maps and atlases. There is a quiz at the end of the lesson that can be used to monitor progress. 3. The lesson is mainly a map skills lesson so students will be engage in practical way. There are opportunities though for group discussions. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with self assessment.

This is a GCSE lesson on sustainable cities/eco-cities. The lesson focus is on how mega cities and other large cities are trying to be more sustainable. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. 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 covers the characteristics of eco-cities/sustainable cities. 4. The lesson identifies strategies that are now being used to make cities sustainable. 5. The lesson includes a number of video clips about sustainable cities including two case study examples of sustainable cities.

This is an A-level lesson on the effectiveness of global governance. The lesson focuses on the arguments for and against global governance and then reviews case study examples of global governance to assess its effectiveness. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications (in particular the AQA specs). 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 uses video clips, group work and group presentations as the key learning-teaching activities. 4. This lesson is strong in research and analysis.

This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group however, it can be used for a GCSE group as well. The lesson introduce learners to the unequal development levels around the world. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The key concepts introduced are features of HICs/LICs, unequal development and the Brandt line. 2. The key skills covered in this lesson are source analysis (video clips), map work and data analysis. 3. 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! 4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There are challenged tasks as well as support resources for low ability students.

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.

This is a KS3 lesson on managing earthquakes and volcanoes. The lesson can be easily adapted for a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; explanation of instruments used to predict volcanic eruptions, ways of predicting earthquakes, strategies/tips used to plan for earthquakes and earthquake proof buildings. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; images of earthquake and volcano damage, problem solving task, video clip, writing task, model making task and collecting information by moving around the classroom. 3.Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and model answers. 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!