If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates what an earthquake is, as well as how they are measured and recorded. A map task used for pupils to reflect on where earthquakes occur. A flow diagram task is included on the causes of earthquakes as well as interactive slides of how seismometers work. A student led role play task is used to teach the Richter scale and card sort task for the Mercalli scale. Additional homework task included. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2-3 hour KS3 lesson introduces the two crust types as well as the four plate boundaries. Pupils learn through a game, as well as a dance, the names of and movement at the different boundaries. A wide range of differentiated worksheets for higher and lower abilities are included on each boundary as well as catchphrase and taboo games as plenary tasks. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates the development of squatter settlements in Indian cities. Pupils develop their geographic skills by analysing graphs of urban population change. Students reflect on why rural to urban migration occurs and consider the impact this has on housing the urban poor. A video link illustrates the terrible living conditions found within these settlements. Students discover why squatter settlement contribute significant amounts of plastic waste to the worlds oceans and explore the range of strategies being used to combat this. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the features and causes of the Indian monsoon. Students improve Geographical skills, producing a climate graph from Mumbai climate data. Next, pupils describe the distribution of rainfall across India, using a choropleth map. Important techniques to support students in improving their accuracy is included. A supporting video clip is used to help visual learners complete a flick book, in which pupils sequence the key stages that result monsoon climates. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 1-2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils evaluate India’s economic development. Source photographs are used to allow students to reflect on quality of live. Pupils then compare India to other world nations in terms of income and life expectancy. In the following task, students use statistics to create choropleth maps, showing how development varies across India. A question sheet tests understanding of the various measures and stretches more able pupils. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils explore why plastic moves through the open ocean to accumulate in ‘garbage patches’. Pupils consider the sources of ocean plastic and reflect on why so much plastic ends up in the ocean. Pupils are expected to produce a short piece of descripting writing, detailing the horrors of ocean garbage patches. Pupils develop their understanding of ocean currents through a heads and tails worksheet, proving support for weaker pupils. Students then label the main ocean gyres on a world map, before completing a comprehension exercise, where they must explain why the Indian ocean lacks an dense accumulation of marine plastic pollution. The lesson includes numerous worksheet activities and supporting video links. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches students about the hazards of ocean plastic. Pupils develop their analytical skills, using a line graph to describe the ever increasing production of plastic products. Pupils reflect on how plastic is disposed of, and consider if recycling is really as effective as governments make out. A heads and tails exercise teaches pupils about the impact of ocean plastic, encouraging pupils to elaborate and develop their ideas. Pupils are asked to decide for themselves if enough is being done to tackle this global issue. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to use map symbols. Students are initially required to try to identify potential map symbols on an OS image. Understanding is developed through a mix and match task, followed by a fun kinaesthetic ‘pairs’ style activity. Students finally design their own treasure map, being required to write a descriptive paragraph to guide their partner to the buried treasure! Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about approaches that reduce ocean plastic pollution. Students learn how the 6r’s (refuse, recycle, redesign, repair, reduce and reuse) help to make our use plastic more sustainable. Pupils explore the benefits of a circular economy, compared to recycling or linear economies. Students are required to provide examples for each of the 6r’s, before engaging in a silent debate, in which they evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of potential solutions. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils how to measure distance on maps using a scale bar. A spot the difference style exercise is used to introduce the concept of scale. A step by step guide shows students how to measure both straight and curved lines. A video worked example supports pupil understanding. Pupils are then to attempt a worksheet activity. Questions are scaffolded to challenge pupils of all abilities. Answer slide provided. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 3 hour KS3 lesson investigates the formation of the universe. Pupils try to appreciate the shear scale of the universe, learning the difference between solar systems and galaxies. Students are provided with two comic strips, which they must arrange into the correct sequence. One outlines the formation of the universe itself and the other planets like Earth. The lesson includes a independent writing tasks, with supporting writing frames. A video resource and respective question sheet is also provided. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Earth’s Story topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Earth’s history:- What is evolution? How did life on Earth evolve? What killed the dinosaurs?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 resource looks at both 4 and 6 figure grid referencing. Clean instructional slides are provided on how to demonstrate such skills. Two respective worksheets are provided as well as some whole class tasks. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson develops Geographical skills, teaching pupils to identify height and topographic changes on maps. The lesson overviews colour shading, spot heights and contour lines. Pupils describe changes to elevation across India using a choropleth map. Students then learn how contour lines can be used to describe topography and undertake an activity in which they draw their own topographic map. A mix and match task requires pupils to match hill shapes to their respective topographic (contour) map. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates the sequence of evolution on planet Earth. The lesson teaches to appreciate the scale of geological timelines. Literacy strategies are included to support weaker students. Pupils arrange the emergence of key species through a timeline task. Students use comic cards to sequence the key events throughout the last 4.5 billion years. A supporting video link is also included and accompanying question sheet. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Earth’s Story topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Earth’s history:- What was the Big Bang? How did life on Earth evolve? What killed the dinosaurs?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the various types of tourism. Students first discover what separates tourism from travel. Pupils are required to organise a holiday package for different customer types, before justifying why each aspect of the holiday has been selected for their chosen customer. A mix and match card sort is used to teach students about the vast range of tourism opportunities and environments. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the landscape? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the worlds major physical Geography. Pupils engage in a fun ‘odd one out’ activity to test initial understanding. A jigsaw of the worlds continents teaches pupils about the differences between a country and a continent. Students then face off in a game of ‘splat’ to test their location knowledge of oceans an continents. A mix and match task is use to develop pupils awareness of the worlds important physical features. An additional homework task is included, to develop learning outside the classroom, as well as a cross word puzzle. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to use latitude and longitude. The lesson includes learning strategies, which allow pupils to remember key differences with ease. Pupils are required to plot the location of key countries using latitude and longitude values. Students then play a ‘battle ships’ style game developing their newly learnt skills in a fun kinaesthetic activity. Pupils reflect on their learning and use a key term box to describe lines of latitude and longitude. Students are required to then move themselves around the room into specific areas using latitude an longitude values. This allows teachers to assess learning with ease. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this** 2 hour KS3 lesson**, pupils investigate extreme tourism in Antarctica. Students watch a video clip to understand why tourists visit this extreme but beautiful continent. Source images are used to teach pupils about the conflicts caused by tourists. A card sort activity is included in which pupils categorise the positive and negative impacts of tourism. Students are taught about the strategies being use to make Antarctica tourism more sustainable. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- What types of tourism exist? Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the landscape? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson focuses on extreme tourism in Antarctica. Students reflect on the rational for undertaking such a trip and consider the appeal of extreme destinations. The lesson includes a link to an Antarctica interactive quiz. Pupils listen to the sounds of Antarctica, helping to students to visualise visiting this isolated area. Pupils then complete a piece of creative writing using source images and supporting word bank. A mapping task is included to improving locational knowledge. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- What types of tourism exist? Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the land? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this two-three hour lesson pupils explore the worlds biomes. Pupils start by identifying the major biomes of the world, using a supporting video, before considering factors that influence their distribution. Pupils then complete a fact file overviewing the characteristics of each major biome. Finally students learn how to identify these environments using climate graphs. Workbook pintables are provided which follow the PowerPoint lesson. Multiple choice checking for understanding slides are included, as well as links and videos to allow pupils to secure their learning at home. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Rainforest ecosystems Check out some of my other products relating to Rainforests & Ecosystems:- What is a food chain? What are food webs? What are rainforests like? How do animal and plants adapt to the rainforest? Why does deforestation occur in tropical rainforests? Why has deforestation occurred in Malaysia? How can deforestation be managed sustainably?