Complete lesson covering the formation of tropical cyclones or tropical storms. Lesson includes: Do Now Video and shared partner work to explain how a tropical cyclone forms Students use information on the board to put the stages in the correct order on their printed sheets Correct order Explanation of why tropical cyclones get weaker once they hit land Exam question Plenary

Complete lesson covering greenfield and brownfield sites. Lesson was designed for the Edexcel A GCSE Geography Spec, but could be used with any GCSE specification or with KS3. Lesson includes: Do Now Partner activity to remember the definition of greenfield and brownfield AfL activity Definitions Printable handout covering the pros and cons of each site; students complete a table using the information Answers Extended writing activity 2 mark exam question plenary

Complete lesson covering the Amazon River. Lesson includes: Do Now Recap on the source of the Amazon Short video clip Worksheet to complete using the information sheet (both can be printed) Plenary - correct the mistakes

Complete lesson covering uneven development within India. Lesson includes: Do Now - interpreting map task Breakdown of GDP in different Indian states and tasks 2 videos and students use to note down key differences Printable reading on 2 areas of India and comprehension questions 3 mark exam question and model answer

Complete lesson covering China’s population distribution and the reasons for its distribution. Lesson includes: 2 x Do Nows to choose from Describing China’s distribution activity Videos comparing different parts of China Labelling map task and explaining China’s distribution Question practise to consolidate Plenary

Complete lesson on strategies to manage rivers and flooding. Designed for KS3 but could be used at KS4 too. Lesson includes: Do Now River cross-section and questions Information sheet on all the strategies and table to complete Extension activity using different flooding scenarios AfL to check understanding Speed dating plenary to allow students to question their partners

Complete lesson covering fracking in the UK. Designed for the Edexcel GCSE specification, but could be used with other specifications or lower year groups. Lesson includes: Do Now - what is fracking? Video about fracking Graphs showing the impact of fracking in the US Map showing where fracking could occur in the UK AfL - correct the mistakes Printable information cards with differing views - students debate Images illustrating some of the issues with fracking 3 mark exam question and model answer

Complete lesson covering the links between oil and conflict in the Middle East. Focus is on the 1991 Gulf War. Lesson includes: Do Now Kuwait location Video and questions Worksheet to complete covering causes & effects (lower ability worksheet also available) Plenary

Complete lesson covering solutions to water scarcity and water insecurity. Lesson includes: Do Now Video and question about desalination 8 information cards about different strategies, with table to complete Extension questions Diamond 9 categorising activity Plenary

Complete lesson covering the global distribution of ecosystems. Lesson includes: Do Now Summary of the different types of ecosystems Printable map and match-up activity AfL - which ecosystem? Explanation of why ecosystems are affected by local factors Speed dating (question your partner) using printable handouts

Complete lesson on ageing populations, with Japan used as a case study. Designed for KS3 but could be used at KS4 too. Lesson includes: 2 different Do Now activities to choose from Engagement activity - guess the mystery man Population distribution of Japan and helpsheet Video and discussion questions AfL - correct the mistakes Newspaper article and questions Exit ticket questions

Complete lesson on meanders and ox-bow lakes. Designed for KS3 but could easily be used with KS4 as well. Activities include: Do Now Explanation of how meanders work Difference between point bars and river cliffs and AfL activity Gap fill activity Diagram drawing and labelling River Thames prediction using maps Correct the mistakes plenary

Complete lesson covering possible future outcomes for the global balance of power in 2030 or 2050, with a focus on the prospects of continued US dominance, a bi-polar or multi-polar world. This lesson was designed for the Edexcel A-level Superpowers topic in Geography but could be used in other specifications or schemes of work. Lesson includes: Do Now Recap on changing patterns of power Summary of how future GDP is likely to play out Printable sheets on US, Chinese, Indian and Brazilian GDP projections Information sheets summarising the prospects of the 3 possible outcomes, with questions for students to complete and a Venn Diagram Possible 12 mark exam question

Complete lesson on different strategies to reduce the development gap. Lesson is set up as a decision making exercise. Lesson includes: Do Now Definition of the development gap Link to videos describing why it’s important to reduce the gap Decision making activity with printable differentiated worksheets Teacher-led evaluation of the best strategy Plenary

Complete lesson covering mitigation of climate change. Lesson includes: Do Now Recap on the human causes of climate change Optional interquartile range practise slide Video and prompts about the ecological footprint Mind map about reducing our own ecological footprint Card sort activity (printable cards) with different mitigation strategies Evaluation whole class writing Plenary

Complete lesson covering the geography of the Middle East. Lesson includes: Do Now - map labelling activity Think, pair, share with key images from the Middle East Video and questions Labelling map task (Atlas required) Plenary

Complete lesson covering the role of religion in conflict in the Middle East. Lesson includes: Do Now AfL check for understanding Video about the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims Conflict map students annotate using map showing religious divide Optional additional video & questions News article and comprehension questions (differentiated lower ability article also available) Summary plenary

Complete lesson covering the growth of the East Asian Tigers, with a focus on the development of Singapore. Lesson includes: Do Now Locate the East Asian Tigers on printable maps Location of Singapore - correct the mistakes Printable reading and comprehension questions Plenary

Complete lesson covering the formation of waterfalls and gorges. Includes: Do Now - match up keyword activity Guess the location - widest, tallest and most visited waterfalls using clues Diagrams and explanation of how a waterfall forms Main activity - diagram draw and label Explanation of a gorge Plenary

Complete lesson covering the changing balance between public and private investment in India, including a focus on the advantages and disadvantages of 2 specific private sector investments in India. Lesson includes: Do Now - recap questions (can be edited if not Edexcel) Thought for the lesson - why is Tesco now found in India? Keyword match-up and AfL to check understanding Explanation of how public and private investment in India is changing (and accompanying questions) 3 mark exam question and model answer Video on Coca Cola in India Printable reading on Coca Cola & Microsoft - students identify the advantages & disadvantages Spot the mistakes AfL Plenary - 8 mark question to complete