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KS3 Geography, map skills. Whole lesson: contour lines, with lesson plan (graded outstanding)
An observed lesson - graded outstanding - taught as part of a map skills scheme of learning. Well-differentiated and resourced lesson that encourages students to understand the concept of contour lines and height on a map.
Containing:Detailed lesson planDo now taskStarter task (paper-layering activity, with printable individual layers)Key termsDrawing a 'cross-section' activity (well-scaffolded and differentiated)Simple map with key and easy-to-read contour lines (printable map provided)Differentiated map exercises (answers provided for peer or self assessment)Plenary task.
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KS3 Geography, atlas scavenger hunt / atlas skills lesson
Very simple KS3 atlas* skills lesson. Students are challenging to complete a 'scavenger hunt' using an atlas to find locations and answer a set of questions.
I've attached the questions as a printable MS Word sheet, and they are also on the Powerpoint (the answers are on there too, which will allow students to peer/self assess).
*Lesson requires set of atlas'.
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Year 8 / Year 9 KS3 / KS4 Geography, essay assessment sheet. Topic: Globalisation.
Essay guidance sheet for 9-mark question: Explain the positives and negatives of Globalisation.
Containing:Command word helpKey wordsWriting frameSelf/peer assessmentTeacher assessmentMark schemeGeography writing rules.
Links to Globalisation: Going global and other Globalisation topics.
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Year 9 PSHE: Careers / Options ICT lesson
Simple PSHE lesson which requires students to complete a (supplied) worksheet and independent ICT task, which leads up to them participating in a jobs fair.
Containing:Do now taskStarter taskIndependent ICT task (with worksheet)
Could link to Year 9 options, careers knowledge, PSHE etc.
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KS3 Geography: Tectonics / Volcanoes / Earthquakes: Different plate boundaries - Lesson 2
Introduction to different plate boundaries (Collision; Conservative; Constructive; and Destructive). Lesson requires students to peer-teach these using the four information sheets provided.
Containing:Do now taskStarter taskPeer-teaching activity (with supplied information sheets)Plenary quiz
Could link to tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, Earth science, rock cycle, and restless Earth.
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Lesson 1: Convection currents
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KS3 Geography: Introduction to Geography lesson (Powerpoint)
Very simple Year 7 introduction to the subject of Geography; helping students differentiate between physical, human, and environmental Geography issues.
Containing:Do now taskStarter taskMind-map taskMini plenaryPlenary
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KS3 Geography: reasons why people live near volcanoes worksheet
Worksheet with simple categorising task, plus GCSE-style 4-mark question with writing frame / help and example (tourists visiting hot springs in Iceland).
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KS3 Geography: Volcano project checklist (independent project)
Simple checklist to allow students to create a project based on a specific volcano.
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KS4 Geography: reducing pollution in cities. Case study: Mexico City. Edexcel B and IGCSE.
Lesson involves students role-playing that they are the mayor of Mexico City; looking at the pollution issues and potential solutions.
Containing:Powerpoint: full lessonDouble sided differentiated worksheetsDo now taskStarter taskSorting / categorising activityLink to clipDifferentiated GCSE-style question; with model answer, mark scheme, and sentence startersPlenary
Could link to KS4 challenges of an urban world; urbanisation; development.
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KS3 / KS4 Geography: Climate change impacts in Bangladesh (mystery lesson)
Lesson involves students watching a clip about climate change impacts in Bangladesh and then focussing on Nurel - the rice farmer - and how he is adapting to climate change. Students do this by completing a card sort and answering GCSE-style questions.
Containing:Do now taskStarter taskCard sort activityLink to clip (plus corresponding work sheet)Mini plenaryDifferentiated GCSE-style questionsHelp sheet, with key terms and answer structure for questionsPlenary
Could link to KS4 climate change topics and fragile environments.
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Year 7/8 KS3 Geography, essay assessment sheet. Topic: climate change.
Essay guidance sheet for 12-mark question: Evaluate the statement: "The effects of climate change will be globally fair".
Containing:Command word helpKey terms/wordsWriting frameSelf/peer assessmentReflection boxTeacher assessmentMark schemeGeography writing rules.
Assessment used at end of climate change module. Case studies taught were Bangladesh and the UK.
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Year 9 / KS4 Geography, essay assessment sheet. Topic: Volcanoes / volcanic impacts.
Essay guidance sheet for 12-mark question: Compare the impacts of volcanic eruptions in the developing and developed world. Created to fit the case studies of Montserrat and Mount St. Helens, but easily adaptable for others.
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Command word help
Key terms/words
Writing frame with sentence starters
Teacher assessment
Mark scheme
Geography writing rules
Would link to KS4 restless Earth, hazards, and tectonics.
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KS3 Geography: Rain shadow in Australia lesson, with lesson plan (graded outstanding)
An observed lesson - graded outstanding - taught as part of an Australia scheme of work. Well-differentiated and resourced lesson, that encourages students to write scientifically.
Containing:Detailed lesson planDo now taskStarter taskLink to relevant YouTube clipDifferentiated diagram worksheetsExam question, with key words and 3 model answersPeer assessment with example WWWs and EBIsPlenary task / 'headbands' game
Could also link to weather processes topics.
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KS3 Geography: Coastal conflict lesson - Holderness.
Lesson involves students being given stakeholder groups and filling in a conflict matrix to show the conflicting views and priorities within the Holderness case study.
Containing:7 stakeholder information sheets, including local residents, politicians etcDo now taskStarter taskGroup discussion taskConflict matrixWriting task (with writing frame)Plenary
Designed to engage active learners in group work and discussion.
This was taught after a decision-making exercise about the management of the coastline.
Could link to KS4 coasts / crowded coasts topics.
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Year 9 / KS4 Geography, essay assessment sheet. Topic: development.
Essay guidance sheet for 12-mark question: Explain why some countries are more developed than others.
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Command word help
Key terms/words
Writing frame with sentence starters
Self/peer assessment
Teacher assessment
Mark scheme
Geography writing rules
Plus, essay information and explanation sheet containing relevant physical, human, economic, and social factors for use in essay.
Would link to KS3 topic development, and KS4 topic development dilemmas.
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