This is a ready-to-go end of topic test for the Coast IGCSE topic.
Test includes majority past paper questions, with some extra short answer, source based, multiple choice and T/F questions thrown in.
Content covered includes:
coastal landforms of erosion - headlands, beaches, bays, stacks, stump
types of coastal erosion - hydraulic action, attrition, abrasion, solution
depositional landforms and processes - lopngshore drift, spits, bars, tombolos
coastal management - case study
Test would probably take 60 minutes to complete.
Package includes a 19 slide PPT covering:
Analysis and comparison of population pyramids for LEDCs and MEDCs
Explanation of Birth rate and Death rate trends in LEDCs
Analysis of Birth rate and Death rate trends in MEDCs
Description of dependent population
Analysis of the advantages, disadvantages and solutions to youthful and aging populations.
Package includes a 5 page research assignment, that can be completed using information from the PPT.
Enough material for 2 lessons.
Perfect for IGCSE, could also be adapted for A-Level.
This is fully contained IGCSE lesson on Food Shortages, as part of the Food Production theme (3.2)
Pack includes a 28 slide PPT covering these areas:
areas of world hunger indicated on a world map
pictorial display of natural hazards that can contribute to food shortages: drought, pests, natural hazards, disease
human factors that can cause food shortages
impacts of food shortages
possible solutions: Green Revolution, Food Aid, United Nations Environment program.
The last 2 slides have creative/research task options for the students.
Pack includes a 21 slide PPT which has the following:
Annual hydrograph analysis based on annotated example
Flood hydrograph analysis using annotated example
Numerous labelled examples of different types of hydrographs
Step-by-step slides showing how a hydrograph is constructed
Definitions of key terms, including rising limb, lag time, baseflow etc.
There is a task on Slide 9 based on a textbook task, and the relevant textbook pages are included in this pack.
I have also included an extra task sheet with questions based on the factors that can influence the shape of a hydrograph. I have included textbook resources to help the students complete this task.
I used this for an A-Level class, and also an IGCSE class.
35 slide PPT to introduce the A-Level Geography Coastal Environments topic, focusing of Wave Terminology and Wave Size. There is enough material here for 1-2 lessons, PPT could be used to generate further/in=depth worksheets/tasks.
This material is perfect for the Advanced Coastal Environments topic at A-Level, but could also be very useful as a lesson on Waves for the Coasts topic at IGCSE level.
PPT includes:
Glossy slideshow showing various coastal environments around the world - great for a stimulating topic introduction.
Definition of Waves, and an embedded video showing waves of different sizes breaking on a beach
2 diagrams showing wave structure and terminology, ie., wavelength, crest, wave height, trough, still-water level, wave period
embedded video displaying swash and backwash
explanation of why waves break, including a diagram
diagram sketch task on Slide 24
photo examples of beaches with large swashes, and large backwashes
7 slide explanation of wave size, and the factors that influence the sizes of waves, ie., fetch, wind speed and wind duration. This explanation includes diagrams and embedded video of large waves on the Portuguese coast.
Worksheet includes:
wave size case study using a UK map,
Detailed 20 slide PPT which explains (in an accessible way) the complexities of Global Energy Budgets, with a focus on the SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN AIR PRESSURE AND WIND BELTS.
PPT includes:
-Air pressure maps, facts
-Air pressure global distribution
Wind belt location, maps, facts
Tricellular Model
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Check your understanding task and further research task on the last 2 slides
Perfect for an AS/A-level Geography class
32 slide PPT covers the topic: Human Impacts: Indirect Human Impacts on Hydrological Cycles - Deforestation & Afforestation, Changing Agricultural Land Use, and Urbanisation.
I used this PPT as part of the Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology topic in the AS Geography subject.
In detail the PPT includes the following:
defintion of key words
deforetation facts, figures and reasons behind it
explanation of how deforestation can impact the hydrological cycle/drainage basin
afforestation explanation plus example of a local program
explanation of changing agricultural land use and its impacts on hydrological cycle/drainage basins
urbanisation explanation and description of the impacts on hyrdological cycles/drainage basin, using hydrograph as an example
Last slide includes a writing task.
Pack also includes a afforestation research task
30 slide PPT that I used with an A2 Geography class to introduce the sub-topic of Coral reefs, as part of the Coastal Environments Physical Geography topic.
The PPT includes:
a detailed definition of coral, polyps, exo-skeletons, symbiotic relationship with algae, value as an ecosystem.
location of main coral reefs, and the conditions required to encourage coral growth - temperature, light, sediment, salinity
The last slide contains review questions that can be used as a tasksheet, or for class discussion
This material could also be easily adapted and used in the IGCSE Coasts topic.
28 slide PPT covering the following content:
Main types of pollution and their impacts: air, water, noise, light
the ‘Enhanced Greenhouse Effect’ explanation and its link to global warming
global warming statistcal trends
The final slide has a summary task, and the text pages are included in this pack
There is enough material in the PPT to make task sheets if you wished.
I used this resource in an IGCSE class that was beginning to study the 3.7 Environmental Risks of Economic Development topic.
Full lesson covering Coastal Management Strategies. I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environment advance topic. However, this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying Coasts.
30 slide PPT includes:
the main aim of coastal management
sustainable coastal management - economic/environmental/social sustainability
hard engineering coastal management methods: groynes, sea walls (curved and straight), gabions, revetments, breakwaters.
soft engineering coastla management methods: beach nourishment, dune regeneration, managed retreat.
Each method includes a description, and information about the relative positives and negatives of each method.
The last 2 slides contain task work.
Task 1: mini-research task where students research extra soft management strategies.
Task 2: example exam question that could be used as a written or a discussion task.
Pack includes a copy of the textbook page required to complete task 1.
Information in this PPT could easily be used to generate further tasks, worksheets etc.
This pack contains a PPT which contains a case study comparison between the Christchurch and Haiti Earthquakes.
I used this for an A2 lesson with a class studying the Hazardous Environments advance physical geography topic, however this could also be adapted to an IGCSE class studying earthquakes.
The PPT includes:
details of the Christchurch and Haiti Quakes - date, time, magnitude, depth
Detailed profile of New Zealand, location, plate tectonics, quake impacts and the emergency responses
PPT includes maps, photographs
introduction to Haiti
Haiti research task
Pack also includes textbook pages for teacher reference, and also as resources for students doing the Haiti task.
27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes.
I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Breakdown of the PPT:
Cinder cone volcano explanation
Composite volcano explanation
Shield Volcano explanation
Hotspots explanation
The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question.
PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
Included in this pack is a Globalisation unit of work used with a Year 7 Global Perspectives class. There is enough material here for 5-6 lessons, and more if you chose to do the assignment task in-class. The PPT includes information, tasks, discussion starters, and formative and summative assignments.
The 39 slide PPT includes:
key word defintions starters
is globalisation a good or bad thing discussion starters
globalisation and trade activities and key word defintions
Is Globalisation a Good or Bad thing assignment task (Slide 22)
Silk Road study and assessment task
final summative assessment task option, including reflection task.
I have also include a variety of puzzles and crossword tasks.
Pack includes a 30 slide PPT and a 3 page task booklet with questions based on the PPT and a short research task.
I used this in an IG1 Geography class who had just begun the Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic.
PPT includes:
lesson objectives and key word list
definition for volcanoes
map showing the worlds largest volcanoes and various photographs
drone footage video of Iceland volcano eruption
effects of volcanoes on natural and built environments summary lists
mini case study: Pompeii
active, dormant and extinct volcano summaries
Composite/Strato volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation
Shield volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation
structure of a volcano diagram with labeled parts
This task filled in an 80 minute lesson.
I used this PPT in an A-Level Geography class studying the Advanced Human Geography Topic of Global Interdependence. This lesson focussed on the Life Cycle Model of Tourism.
PPT includes:
syllabus links (13.3)
definition for Carrying Capacity (in relation to tourism)
a diagram of the Life Cycle Model of Tourism and brief introduction of the model
each stage of the model explained - exploration, involvement, development, consolidation, stagnation and the possible variations in the final phase
Blackpool case study example, showing how this location went through the different stages of the model
the positives and negatives of the model
the final slide has a past exam question task.
The content of this PPT could be used to generate task sheets etc.
This easily filled a 60 minute lesson.
18 Slide PPT covering the following:
Explanation using examples showing how weathering differs according to latitude. Examples include polar and sub-polar weathering, humid/temperate area weathering, arid area weathering, tropical area weathering
Peltier model diagram
Last slide has a textbook task (scan of textbook page included).
Enough material here for 1 lesson.
Pack includes a 20 slide PPT which covers the problems associated with urban growth, as part of the Urban Settlements topic (1.6) as part of the IGCSE Population and Settlement theme.
PPT includes an explanation of:
air pollution
noise pollution
water pollution
light pollution
inequality
housing problems
brownfield sites
The final slide has questions based on a Seoul case study, and the relevant textbook information page is included.
A ready-made lesson! Good to go!
PPT includes an introduction and basic explanation of Global Energy Budgets.
Includes an exam practice question on the last slide.
Handy for A-Level Atmosphere and Weather topic.
Included in this pack are 6 revision booklets. One for each of the core AS Geography Topics:
Hyrdology and Fluvial Geomorphology
Atmosphere and Weather
Rocks and Weathering
Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Each booklet is around 15 pages and includes short/extended response questions that summarise the majority of the content.
These booklets are handy revision aides and topic summaries.
25 slide PPT covering slope processes/mass movement: Creep.
PPT includes:
written explanation of the Creep process, including diagrams, photographs and videos.
annotated sketch task included at the end of the PPT
I used this in an A-Level class studying the Rocks and Weathering topic.
I have also included a PPT quiz covering plate tectonics and weathering.
All free, enjoy!