A nice and simple (full) lesson that looks at the interdependence of parts of the rainforest. Students create a foodweb and then apply their knowledge and understanding in a GCSE style question. They then look at the success criteria for successfully writing a great answer. It also provides students with a purple pen paragraph that the class can do together to demonstrate what a good (part) answer looks like.

A fully resources lesson to provide students with and overview of the distribution of rainforests & deserts. Students describe the distribution and then look at effective ways to describe graphs. This is an important geographical skill that supports pupils in picking up those easy marks in assessments. The lesson has a focus upon the climate & location of deserts & tropical rainforests, but another layer for other ecosystems can easily be added. I print the rainforest map onto tracing paper which the kids then put the base map in order to create a very simplified GIS map.

A great lesson that allows pupils to develop and apply a range of map skills. Scale Direction 4 figure grid references 6 figure grid references Contour lines Height OS maps Symbols There is an overlay that needs printing onto tracing paper and stuck onto the OS map. This enables pupils to create their own (basic) GIS map. I’ve used this for both KS3 & 4.

A lesson (actually 3 lessons) that enables pupils to gain an understanding of the processes that shape the landscape. This is designed for AQA, but can be easily amended for other exam boards. It has all the materials needed. It has independent learning, scaffolding and application of knowledge. All sheets are best printed in A3.

A nice lesson to text the name of data presentation techniques/methods. It allows pupils to test their knowledge of different presentation techniques in a game of bingo. Students can then apply their knowledge in some exam practice questions. Bingo cards are best printed in colour.

A great lesson (takes about 3 hours to complete) where pupils look into the impacts that food production has around the world. These are all resources needed. Pupils have an information sheet that includes all of the data needed. They use this to complete a mindmap. One done, they then apply their knowledge in the form of a scaffolded and structured newspaper article. These are all best printed on A3. It pulls a lot of different skills (data analysis, research, not taking, explaining, literacy, comprehension) and geographical understanding together.

A full lesson (powerpoint & resources) that enables pupils to develop a wide range of skills alongside learning about development indicators and how the world is so uneven. Pupils analyse statistics and data. Present the data in a number of ways using the scaffolded frameworks. Look at analysis strategies. Explain some of the data to explain why it varies. This is best printed on A3.

A lovely and simple lesson that allows pupils to understand what jobs may be available in the future. It also enables pupils to practice and develop their note-taking skills. With particular reference to putting texts into their own words. It was planned as an integral part of the KS3 Geography curriculum, but can also be used for PSHCE at a whole-school level.

A lesson that teaches pupils about the impacts of single use plastic upon ocean turtles. It is simple, yet effective. It uses a story of a turtle that can be read together. Pupils then deliver a speech (using the provided scaffolded/structured sheet) which enables them to develop oral skills too.

This is a full package of resources, schemes of learning, assessment and materials for KS3. Memory Time has been mapped to allow for consistent coverage. Comprehensive SoL outline all of the key criteria relating to the new OFSTED framework. The intent and learning journey is clear and effectively mapped out. Homework tasks are included and have been mapped out across the years. Each topic has a clear journey and end point. Assessments have been added along with mark schemes, revision lessons and feedback & evaluation. There are literally thousands of resources and materials and this package is the culmination of 20 years of work. There are far too many resources to upload onto TES. When purchased, I will have to send materials as a ZIP files.

A lesson that includes all resources for understanding about the causes, effects & responses to flooding. There is a low-stakes memory test included. Most of this will need amending to adapt to the coverage that you will have done with your pupils.

A lesson that contains all of the resources needed for students to understand the formation of waterfalls, meanders and oxbow lakes. Plannede for KS3 but can be used for KS4 too.

A fun lesson that includes all of the resources to enable students to understand the key components of the watercycle.

This lesson is designed to give students all of the understanding needed relating to how rivers transport material. In a perfect world you will have a clear plastic bottle filled with larger stones, sand, salt & gravel. You would then use this to demonstrate each process that they need.

Resources for a very simple (yet effective) lesson to leave for cover work. All instructions are incorporated into the PowerPoint. Works best printed on on A3.

Resources for a very simple (yet effective) lesson to leave for cover work. All instructions are incorporated into the worksheet. Works best printed on on A3.

Resources for a very simple (yet effective) lesson to leave for cover work. All instructions are incorporated into the PowerPoint. I have added one example on the sheet, but you may want to remove this. The worksheet can be printed on A3 or 4.

Small (mini) projects designed to be conducted around your school grounds. They require students to conduct data collection, presentation, methods, evaluate and create conclusions. The maps used will need changing for your school, but this is simply just a matter of copying it from Google maps. This will save you a lot of time and effort. I have included one PowerPoint to enable you to amend it as you see fit. My kids loved doing these and we schedule them in for the end of the year.

Homework ideas for the GCSE AQA geography specification. They include QR codes that link to on-line resources. These tasks require little to no marking, are fun and engaging and support the development of cultural capital in terms of creating great global citizens.

A bank of low stakes tests that relate to Paper 1 (Physical environment) for AQA GCSE geography. These can easily be edited to link to your current schemes of learning, but are a fantastic starting point.