Lesson 4 for Topic 8 which looks at the final part for the TRF. Conservation is explored through global groups (REDD and CITES) before looking at local methods of conservation through afforestation etc. Pupils decide which one is more effective for saving the rainforest.

Lesson 2 linking to Topic 4 (UK Physical Landscape) of the Edexcel Geography GCSE B Specification. 4.1b looks at the 3 main rock types (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary) as well as how they link to upland and lowland areas.

Lesson 4 linked to Topic 4 (UK Physical Landscape) of the GCSE Edexcel B specification. This lesson looks at how human activities such as agriculture, deforestation (forestry) and settlements have influenced the shape and use of land within the UK. this links to 4.2b of the specification.

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 fun and engaging lesson looking at the globalisation of chocolate. Wordsearch included as a starter. The first task looks at the 4 economic sectors (primary, secondary etc). Kinder is used as an example for pupils to look at the different sectors and how the wrapper/toy/chocolate is grown around the world. Pupils plot on a map and have tasks to work out how it can be under £1. Is this fair?

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.

A double lesson looking at:1) The history of Africa and colonialism as well as 2) Misconceptions surrounding Africa. The history of Africa - looking at a map and activities that can be done online. The main part looks at countries that were taken over by the British, French etc. Pupils could plot on a map? Info sheets included. The second part (another lesson) looks at misconceptions surrounding Africa e.g. people speak African - or Africans are poor. There are views expressed by a range of players (people) by which pupils can categorise and rank and write their own!

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!

Introduction lesson looking at Geography and Disease. The lesson asks pupils to focus on new geographical words related to disease (literacy) and a world map of diseases. Pupils can look at patterns and suggest reasons. Pupils also compare top 10 diseases from developed, emerging and developing countries. Diamond 9 activity for reasons related to diseases included too.

The lesson looks at the 3 courses of a river - upper, middle and lower. There are a range of different resources for each. Pupils can look at landforms and write a story to describe the change from upper to lower. Waterfalls, meanders and deltas are all considered.

This lesson can be used for in class and online. The lesson focuses on the climate of the UK (temperature and precipitation). Map skills are enhanced. The lesson looks at 3 cloud types with opportunities to be creative. The lesson also looks at the 3 different types of rainfall (frontal, convectional and relief). Lots of opportunities for self assessment!

THe 4th lesson (7.2b) looking at how the biosphere regulates the water, atmosphere and soil health. The lesson looks at each one in detail (split in to 3) to understand the importance of the biosphere.

An introduction lesson for Topic 7 (People and the Biosphere) for GCSE Edexcel B. The lesson looks at the definition of a biome, examples, location and reasons globally for the location of these biomes. There are exam relevant facts for each biome located too.

The second lesson (7.1b) looking at the 4 local factors that influence biome distribution. Biotic and abiotic factors are also looked at with a consieration of how they interlink

The 3rd lesson (7.2a) looking at what resources indigenous people can acquire from the biosphere and why it continues to be exploited.

Lesson 5 looking at 7.2c of the specification. The first part looks at the increasing demand for resources based on affluence and attitude. The main part looks at the views of Malthus and Boserup with pupils having a good discussion about who is right and why.

A summary lesson consolidating pupil knowledge through activities that look at re-cap, exam technique, practice questions and a checklist to encourage pupils to take a responsibility for their own learning.

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.