A 14 slide PPT which discusses the factors affecting climates and the factors which affect local climates. Includes a closing slide with 3 recap questions as well as two think-pair-share discussions. Also includes all animations and transitions. There are 2 cloze tests to go with the PPT which could be used as homework tasks, recap worksheets or as exams.
A 21 slide PPT based on Fold mountains. Suitable for 1st year students. Includes embedded video clips, key words and images/diagrams. There are some ‘to do’ and ‘homework’ slides which can be amended to suit the textbook, workbook or worksheet(s) you use yourself. The textbook and workbook we use is ‘Geography in Action’.
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A complete study of ROCKS - suitable for Junior Cert/GCSE students.
A 43 slide PPT describing each of the three rock types using two examples for it. Includes images and videos (hyperlinks inserted - click on the title of the video to get brought to the YouTube video), key terms and learning intentions. To-do slides/homework slides refer to the ‘Geography in Action’ book and workbook.
Map of Ireland with counties labelled - referred to in PPT.
Cloze test for assessment of key terms.
Uses of rocks PPT - A 17 slide PPT explaining how different types of rocks are used. Also includes a casestudy. Videos and images included (hyperlinks and one embedded video). Again, portfolio task and to-do slide refer to the ‘Geography in Action’ workbook.
Tic-Tac-Toe assessment on Rocks
An end of topic exam on the topic.
A 3 page revision hand out on the water cycle, clouds and rainfall. Well laid out in grids and so, easy to follow. Includes key terms, essential diagrams and a sample answer on relief rainfall.
Can be used for initial teaching but I use in 3rd year for revision.
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A 64 slide PowerPoint Presentation on the subject of Energy from a geographical perspective.
Discusses Natural Resources, renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
There are lots of diagrams/illustrations and videos embedded into the ppt. There are also several ‘to-do’/‘homework’ slides which direct the students to their textbook or activity book. We use ‘Geography in Action’ but these slides can be adapted to suit your own class/books.
5 detailed PowerPoint presentations on The Sea (based on Irish Junior Cycle Curriculum).
PPT 1. Introduction to the sea/key terms/waves/processes
PPT 2. Landforms of coastal erosion
PPT 3. Landforms of coastal deposition
PPT 4. People and the sea
PPT 5. Coastal Protection
There are lots of images/diagrams/video clips embedded into each ppt. Some slides direct students to homework/‘to-do’ tasks. The book I refer to is ‘Geography in Action’ (textbook and activity book). These slides can of course be adapted to suit your own class/textbook.
A full unit of work customised for the new Junior Cycle Geography curriculum (GCSE equivilant). Lots of Irish references, but these can be changed to suit your location. Nine PowerPoints in total - all incorporating diagrams, highlighted key terms, exam practice/to-do/homework slides, and embedded YouTube clips to consolidate learning. Also included is an end off chapter exam which uses a variety of old and new style JC exam questions.
An introduction to the atmosphere
Air masses & Weather Fronts
Ocean Currents
Winds
Clouds
Rain
The Water Cycle
Weather instruments & Weather forecasts
A significant weather event - Hurricane Irma
End of chapter exam also included.
Graphic organiser for the study of weather instruments included.
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