A series of lessons that is suited and linked to the Edexcel Geography GCSE B course. Topic 7 lessons are all included with a range of re-cap activities, content linked to the specification and exam practice for pupils. All content is covered and linked to the specification with a range of resources.
A combination of lessons linked to the specification that look at Topic 8 (Forests Under Threat) Geography GCSE Edexcel B. A range of activities that build on Topic 7 and have ideas within the notes section. All information included!
A lesson looking at where in the world most common diseases are. Pupils look at a map to decide where you would find certain diseases and then justify their reasons. Fact-files are then created using information on the board e.g. Cholera and pupils can be creative here - make a poster before justifying and ranking the diseases.
A double-lesson looking at 1) Cholera and 2) Malaria. Can be used as seperate lessons. Tasks include causes, symptoms and solutions for each. Video and map tasks included.
Cholera - looks at WHO facts (10) and the main causes/symptoms using a drawing. Effects can then be categorised before 5 solutions offered.
Malaria world map discussed as a tropical disease before looking at the causes and symptoms.
A lesson looking at Russia. The first part asks pupils to identify misconceptions and create a fact-file about Russia. Great for discussion and independent research. The second part looks at the physical and human aspects of Russia before the third and final part looks at urban vs rural differences in Russia. Could all be seperate lessons.
A lesson looking at Russia and the population. Population pyramid of Russia is described and explained along with the lifestyle covering: religion; education; food and culture.
This lesson requires research for pupils to do. Begins with a fact-file about Ghana and looks at exports in Ghana. There is a quiz for pupils to assess their knowledge.
A lesson looking at what a biome is, the location of biomes around the world and information regarding each biome. Pupils can do a range of activities: posters, fact-files or presentations. Lots of activities which involve: guess the biome, picture round and a word search!
First lesson for Topic 8 (Forests Under Threat) with the GCSE Geography Edexcel B specification. This builds on Topic 7 and looks at TRF layers, plant adaptations and specific animal adaptations linked to the rainforest.
Lesson 7 looks at the direct and indirect threats facing the Taiga biome. The direct threats are explored before looking at the 3 main indirect threats (acid rain, pests and forest fires). TRF comparison is made.
Lesson 2 for Topic 8 - Looking at the nutrient cycle within the Tropical Rainforest. Pupils begin with re-cap from last lesson before understanding what the nutrient cycle is. Pupils draw the cycle and understand the process with keywords as to why it is ‘the good one’. Pupils then apply to food webs, chains and biodiversity.
Lesson 3 for Topic 8 looking at direct threats and indirect threats to the Tropical Rainforest. Linked to the specification pupils discuss, identify and explain the different type of threats with a link to biodiversity.
Lesson 6 for Topic 8 looks at how the nutrient cycle operates within the Taiga biome. Processes are draw, described and explained with a clear link to climate. Food webs and chains are explored before a look at biodiversity.
A lesson looking at Halloween. The lesson has a crossword activity, quiz, spellings, catchphrase and bingo! There is a cross-curricular link towards the History of Halloween and an activity for pupils to guess Trick (false) or Treat (true) statements about traditions in other countries.
Pupils can then be creative for safety poster designs, pumpkin ideas and stories! Pupils can plot the traditions on a world map e.g. Mexico - day of the dead.
A resource looking at flags - which all kids love in geography! There is an activity re-capping urban and rural followed by a flag Powerpoint quiz. There is an activity to get kids engaged and designing their own flag. The importance of flags is also considered.
A lesson looking at Peru - Gap Year travel or general geography e.g. volcanic activity, Machu Picchu, Nazca lines and volunteering opportunities in the Jungle. Lots of opportunities for a carousel activity or for pupils to plan a trip to Peru/advertise a poster?
A range of activities looking at how Geography links to Christmas - traditions around the world which pupils can plot on a map as well as discuss. Lots of activities to do including a wordsearch, mind map and quiz!
A lesson that re-caps direction but also look at at map symbols - why they are important, most common map symbols and a quiz. Pupils look at the most relevant ones and evaluate the best map symbols. Pupils write a story and can complete a word search!