The fourth lesson in the Y9 Africa unit, this lesson introduces pupils to the savanna biome and its climate and adaptations. It focussing on the Sahel region of Africa and how it was traditionally used by humans (nomadic farming) and why this was sustainable.

The tenth lesson in the Africa unit focuses on water management in an international context, with the case study of the GERD in Ethiopia and the implications for Sudan and Egypt. It includes a short DME on how to manage the situation.

This lesson introduces the concept of genocide and focuses on the Rwandan example. It introduces why there was division between Hutus and Tutsis from the colonial era and also presents pupils with the key players (RPF rebels, government, army, Interahamwe, etc. The main part of the lessons is to watch and consider the film Hotel Rwanda, which is not supplied as part of this lesson **(you need to buy your own copy). **

Intended for Y8 but suitable for Y9, this lesson is part of a fully-resourced synoptic unit about Asia designed to draw together pupils’ learning from the past two years in Geography. The unit includes elements of coasts, rivers, climate change, development, urbanisation and looks at more challenging and contemporary issues such as the roots of the development gap between North and South Korea and also the abuse of Uighers in China. This lesson introduced the monsoon weather system and looks in detail at its impacts in India, both positive and negative. This includes a “So what - chain of reasoning” activity to develop extended answer skills.

Cover work for Geography, either KS3 or KS4. You will need to supply atlases (or a map on a PPT to be projected) and then pupils simply work through the tasks. Could not be easier - no more complaints from supply teachers or cover supervisors and no mores scratching around at 7am when you are i ll - just set the worksheet and forget about it.

This is part of a fully resourced scheme of work for the Eduqas GCSE (9-1) Geography specification, although it is easily adaptable for other specifications. Each lesson has all materials provided (with YouTube links) and is ready to teach out-of-the-box. This lesson introduces the concept of trade and the multitude of keywords associated with it. It then moves on to examine the some of the impacts of trade upon development using cocoa as an example. The lesson introduces the UK, Vietnam and Kenya as the HIC/NIC/LIC to be used for the remainder of this unit.

The seventh lesson in a 13-lesson KS3 Geography unit about Endangered Species. All lessons are fully resourced with a range of engaging activities. This lesson leads on from the previous lesson (production of palm oil) the further examine the threats to orangutans. It also covers a range of other threats to this species.

This lesson revises ‘Rivers’ and ‘Water Resources’ aspects of KS3 by examining the issue of river management in Turkey and Syria and its impacts on Iraq. The question of how this may lead to conflict in the future is discussed. This is a part of a fully-resourced unit with a range of styles of activity and unashamedly embracing aspects of thinking skills (they still work) and dual coding. The unit was designed for Y9 and synoptically revises their KS3 course whilst using skills and concepts from their KS4 Geography studies (specifically, for Eduqas Geography B but relevant to all boards).

The lesson uses images, maps and climate graphs to examine the different biomes in the Middle East and examines some of the adaptation of flora and fauna. This is a part of a fully-resourced unit with a range of styles of activity and unashamedly embracing aspects of thinking skills (they still work) and dual coding. The unit was designed for Y9 and synoptically revises their KS3 course whilst using skills and concepts from their KS4 Geography studies (specifically, for Eduqas Geography B but relevant to all boards).

13 rounds of flags, maps, capital buildings, country shapes, former flags, guess the ocean, landmarks, etc. An easy way to kill an hour! Animated answer slides included. Update - error where the leader of North Korea was shown as the leader of China has now been amended.

This lesson focuses on glaciers as a system and their inputs, outputs and processes. Pupils thus examine the processes involved, such as ablation, accumultation, meltwater, erosion, transportation, etc. Pupils then look at the landforms created by glaciers - Arete, corrie, pyramidal peak, etc.

The final lesson of the Y9 Africa unit supports pupils to understand how Africa’s youthful population, increasing life expectancy and health levels and education standards put Africa in a prime position to work with MNCs to achieve export-led development. It includes a significant guided DME (increasing development in Tanzania) to introduce pupils to Paper 2 at GCSE.

Intended forY9, this is a fully-resourced synoptic unit about international relations designed to support pupils as they move towards GCSE Geography. The unit examines international relations and the factors that affect these, superpowers, alliances, trade, hard- and soft-power, Belt and Road Initiative/debt-trap diplomacy, the causes, consequences and solutions of war and the role and efficacy of the UN. There is an optional final series of lessons to allow pupils to watch Hotel Rwanda to support their learning and provide a but of light relief at the very end of the year - the film is not provided and you should be sure to examine the accompanying PowerPoint that explains the premise to pupils and also states the exact time where the “N” word is used in the film so you can mute it. This lesson asks pupils to identify the criteria for being a ‘superpower’ then uses an engaging Top-Trumps style activity to ask them to rank countries based upon their eligibility. They they examine a model piece of extended writing before writing their own paragraph to argue which is the most important country in the world and why based upon this criteria.

Intended forY9, this is a fully-resourced synoptic unit about international relations designed to support pupils as they move towards GCSE Geography. The unit examines international relations and the factors that affect these, superpowers, alliances, trade, hard- and soft-power, Belt and Road Initiative/debt-trap diplomacy, the causes, consequences and solutions of war and the role and efficacy of the UN. There is an optional final series of lessons to allow pupils to watch Hotel Rwanda to support their learning and provide a but of light relief at the very end of the year - the film is not provided and you should be sure to examine the accompanying PowerPoint that explains the premise to pupils and also states the exact time where the “N” word is used in the film so you can mute it. The PowerPoint introduces the complex background to the Rwandan genocide and provides guidance for teachers on leading learning through this film. This film is certified as a ‘12’. Do not show it to younger or more vulnerable children.

Intended for Y8 but suitable for Y9, this lesson is part of a fully-resourced synoptic unit about Asia designed to draw together pupils’ learning from the past two years in Geography. The unit includes elements of coasts, rivers, climate change, development, urbanisation and looks at more challenging and contemporary issues such as the roots of the development gap between North and South Korea and also the abuse of Uighers in China. This lesson looks at the economic growth of China and how it has occurred over time. It also examines factors such as the location of industry and the role of containerisation in globalisation, together with some of the environmental impacts of China’s industrialisation.

Intended for Y8 but suitable for Y9, this lesson is part of a fully-resourced synoptic unit about Asia designed to draw together pupils’ learning from the past two years in Geography. The unit includes elements of coasts, rivers, climate change, development, urbanisation and looks at more challenging and contemporary issues such as the roots of the development gap between North and South Korea and also the abuse of Uighers in China. This lesson examines the persecution of th Uighers and the role of MNCs in receiving products produced through forced labour. This is a serious lesson that addresses many ethical issues and includes an examination of the allegations of organ harvesting, forced steralisation, brainwashing and surveillance of Uighers in China.

Intended for Y8 but suitable for Y9, this lesson is part of a fully-resourced synoptic unit about Asia designed to draw together pupils’ learning from the past two years in Geography. The unit includes elements of coasts, rivers, climate change, development, urbanisation and looks at more challenging and contemporary issues such as the roots of the development gap between North and South Korea and also the abuse of Uighers in China. This lesson examines how the restrictions of the discharge of the Mekong impacts upon countries and communities along its long profile. The lesson culminated in an exam-style question to develop pupils’ ability to responds to “To what extent to you agree” questions.

A check-20 style assessment and marking PPT (pupils self mark all but the final, extended-answer question).