A full lesson which can be done with internet research or with textbooks/ revision guides. Student are introduced to a range of landforms and must summarise their formation onto a worksheet grid with links to relevant sites. A detailed annotation task of sand-dunes is included.

Natural hazards come in the form of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis, These are Geological, land based hazards which require careful planning, prediction and preparation strategies in order to reduce the risk to life. This set of printable revision flash cards was designed for some-learning and study, which goes simply beyond cutting them out. Firstly, the student have to complete the gap-fill sections to test their knowledge on key examination types questions, in order to get a full set. The first letter of each word is given, to support lower ability learners and differentiate. This activity was done with lower and middle ability GCSE geography students in mind. It covers core content and theory without testing specific case study information. Questions on the flash cards include the following examples; ’ Give 2 differences between continental and oceanic crust ’ ’ Describe the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes across the world ’ There is a comprehensive set of 20 flash cards for the topic ’ Challenge of Natural Hazards’ which is tested on the Physical Geography paper 1 exam in the AQA GCSE Geography specification.However, these are also suitable for other GCSE Geography specifications, as this content is covered by all major exam boards. There is a full set of answers for all the gap fill sections included, so that students can complete this task independently at home, or in the classroom. Once complete, these flash cards could be used for students to test each other, by asking other peers the questions on the cards.

Whilst students and parents are at home during the Spring and Easter time they can work through this bee project booklet offline, simply print it out and complete. It has been designed for distance/ remote learning. Understanding the concept of an ecosystem being made up of both living and living things is important at Ks2 to prepare students for science and Geography at KS3 and high school. This geography based project is suitable for ages 7-10. The global and national population of bees is falling, and this is unsustainable as they play an important part on pollination and growing crops that sustain humans. There is a movement now to protect and care for bees as an important part of nature and ecology. By the end of the project , students will know; the living and non-living parts in a garden ecosystem The jobs that honey bees do How to classify 3 types of bees based on their appearance define some keywords linked to bees The types of plants that attract bees How to encourage bees into your garden How to build a wild-bee house Label the different parts/ anatomy of a bee There is a printable completion certificate and bee-themes greeting card also.

The characteristics of sustainable cities must encompass social/ environmental / economic advantages to be holistic. This lesson introduces the concept of a sustainable city, by looking at the Bedzed zero carbon residential development in London. The lesson is aimed at the middle ability. mains tasks involve a gap fill to complete statements on what sustainable cities should look like, and be doing. Following this there is a video to make notes on Bedzed, which they then annotate around an image of the development. Finally there is a 9 mark GCSE past exam question with a mark scheme for peer assessment. This lesson fits in with the Urban Issues and Challenges topic, where students must know an example of a sustainable city.

This GCSE Geography lessons looks in-depth at the land use patterns around the edge of Manchester’s city, or the urban-rural fringe. This area is where the city meets the countryside and is desirable for a range of development opportunities including golf courses, airports and out of town shopping centres. This lesson looks at an OS map of Manchester for the starter task, although using BING maps online will substitute if you do not have hard copies. The lesson develops map skills and annotation skills. There is a brownfield site card sort activity also to help students understand the advantages and disadvantages of building on brown field sites. This lesson was written to compliment the AQA spec A GCSE curriculum, and briefly touches on the Burgess model, and how Manchester fits into this framework. It is part of other Manchester-based case study resources, also available from my shop. To go with the Urban Issues and Challenges topic SOW.

In the GCSE AQA HUMAN Geography topic ’ Urban Issues & Challenges’, students are required to study an in-depth account of a city in a developing nation. Jakarta has a rapidly growing population due to it’s rapid industrialisation and high birth rate. These bring both opportunities and challenges. This introduction lesson to Jakarta looks at the infrastructure and why it’s connections with the rest of Indonesia and Asia make it a globally important city. Students could go on to study Jakarta in further detail in my other lessons, to find out about How Jakarta is attempting to become more sustainable and reduce it’s social and environmental challenges.

This full lesson and associated worksheets examine the causes effects and responses to his UK based extreme weather flooding event. This lesson includes a fact file of key information like dates, times and damage impacts to help students complete a case study mind map or overview sheet. Could be used as a revision exercise or introducing this natural hazard event for the first time.

Coastal mass movements occur when gravity acts on an unstable part of a cliff face which may have been eroded or undercut by destructive wave action. Students on the GCSE geography AQA specification need to know an example or case study of mass movement for their paper 1 examination. This lesson looks at the causes, effects and responses to the landslide at Holbeck Hall, which fell into the sea in 1993. This full lesson includes the overview on the different types of mass movement; rockfall, landslide and rotational slip. It then covers Holbeck Hall and an associated 6 mark exam question with a student-friendly peer assessment mark scheme.

Advent calendars are traditionally associated with the December count down to 25th, Christ’s birthday. At the end, kids can look forward to earnings their biggest chocolate on Christmas day. This advent calender is perfect to use with years 7 8 and 9 in the final classes before the festive break. These can be used as mini starters, or take up the whole lesson. The answers to the questions on each day are provided, so make sure you have small chocolates or candy to give out for any students who complete and self mark their quiz. There is a mixture of vocab, general knowledge, map skills, locational knowledge throughout plus all important literacy. anagrams. Use this resource in conjunction with my original ’ 3D stand up geography christmas trees’ to get a fabulous festive geography display going in your classroom.

This lesson looks at why earthquakes form at destructive, constructive and conservative plate margins. Student develop key paper 1 examination skills by learning to draw and annotate diagrams to explain how friction build up and release results in tremmors in the earth’s crust. There is a bonus powerpoint which has an earthquake maps/ GIS/ proportional circle graph analysis, which students have to answer questions on.

This worksheet builds on the basic map skills once they have been taught and is designed to stretch and challenge middle and higher ability students to interpret maps and images and create contour maps. They will need to 1. create a contour map of Mordor, 2. Use colour to shade the relief onto their map or image and 3. Use compass directions to see where will be effected if mount doom volcano erupts. For middle ability sets the teacher may need to help the students get started by drawing some contour lines onto the whiteboard to represent gentle hills, steep volcano and flatter areas as they may find this tricky.

A step-by step guide to help students describe numerical data sets in geography, a core skill for the paper 3 examination in AQA GCSE. Students practise applying this skills to 2 examination type questions with answers provided, linked to Chile earthquake aftershock data.

Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. It is primarily driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes,which release greenhouse gasses GHG’s into the earth’s atmosphere. Unfortunately Low income countries (LIC’s) and developing nations face the worst impacts of global climate change and must make tough choices and adapt or mitigate the effects of man made climate change. Embark on a crucial journey into climate change adaptation with this comprehensive lesson resource, designed to deepen students’ understanding of strategies aimed at minimizing the impacts of environmental changes. Aligned with AQA Geography, this engaging guide focuses on practical measures to thrive amidst evolving climate conditions. Explore innovative approaches such as sand dams, the ‘Great Green Wall’ project, and rainwater harvesting, showcasing diverse solutions to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. This resource incorporates a valuable FAO information sheet, providing a well-rounded perspective on effective adaptation strategies. Challenge your students with a thought-provoking 6-mark GCSE question, meticulously crafted to align with AQA mark schemes. Model answers for each grade level—basic, clear, and detailed—are included, offering a comprehensive understanding of expectations and aiding students in honing their exam skills. Empower your learners with a profound comprehension of adaptation strategies, fostering a sense of responsibility and resilience in the face of global challenges. Purchase this invaluable resource now to inspire a generation of informed and proactive global citizens prepared to navigate a changing world.

As part of the AQA spec A GCSE Geography curriculum, ’ the challenge of resource management’, food is a major focus. All student must know the reasons for increased demand for food, as well as geographical areas of food surplus and food deficit. This lesson covers both. There are a full set of answers to the map/ graph starter question which asks students to analyse the bar chart on regional food production. This lesson could be independantly self-taught, or done as remote learning via webinar as there are lots of video and signpost links to research areas on the internet, however the lower and Middle Abilities would need more structured classroom guidence. This lesson focuses on skills such as graph analysis, independant study skills, and creating a mind map which gives an overview on the 4 main reasons for pushing up food demands globally. There is a 6 mark question to test students understanding.

Manchester is a rapidly growing economic centre in the heart of Northern England. It is therefore an appropriate case study example to study for the GCSE Geography ‘Urban Issues & Challenges’ topic for the AQA spec. This internet research and study lesson focuses on 6 key characteristics of Manchester ( tourism, education, culture, Industry, Transport & religion), and how they come together to build the city as an important both nationally and globally. There are website links for each of these factors, so this lesson is suitable for home-study if needed. There is a grid for students to make notes on all 6 key areas. This lesson was originally designed so that small groups could each take a factor, and go away and build a presentation to bring back to the rest of the group. In that way, they become experts on one specific facet of the city. This framework could easily be adapted for a different HIC case study, if desired.

This test paper is made up of previous examination questions which involve the study and analysis of a range of maps. The ability to read, interpret and draw conclusions from maps is an important skill for success in any GCSE geography specification. There is a complete examiners mark scheme for the test paper, which pupils, parents or tutors can use to assess work ( AFL). The topics covered are linked to tourism, global distribution of biomes & migration. This worksheet is suitable for home study and remote learning.

agribusiness is the process of producing food on a large scale and increasing yields by using new technology and commercial principles. It also extends to marketing and spin-off activities linked to farming. This adapted homework sheet tests students prior understanding on various aspects of the UK’s supply and demand for food, as part of the AQA GCSE Curriculum ‘Challenge of Resource Management’. There are 3 examination type questions for students to choose from, according to their confidence and ability level. There 2 6-mark questions come with a detailed structure strip / exam planning response sheet which helps them get maximum marks. There is also a detailed mark scheme with each question. I have also provided 3 website links for revision purposes in case they need to refresh their memory before attempting. This would be ideal for independent assessment in the classroom or for use at home/ distance learning during lockdown.

This worksheet allows students to test their knowlege and understanding on their chosen developing city case study and the causes, effects and responses to ward environmental pollution and over-crowing in slums. The sheet comprises of a range of short and longer GCSE exam type questions. The 6 and 8 mark questions have a hint-link underneath so that if the student struggles, they can click on it and be taken to the right part of the GCSE geography BBC bitesize revision page to answer it. Once complete there is an accompanying mark scheme at the back, so the student can self-assess their progress.

Quiz -Quiz trade is a card trading learning game, encouraging students to ask each other questions in order to learn from one another. A type of peer lead learning. It involves student getting out of their seats and checking other student’s understanding on the topic ’ Living World’ and ecosystems knowledge for AQA exam specification. Tropical Rainforests are a core topic , which means that this content is likely to be more broadly tested in their GCSE Geography examination series. There are 15 separate quiz cards linked to rainforest climate, soils, challenges and characteristics. These quiz cards provide fairly in depth information and responses, and are suited to the middle and higher ability levels generally.

This lesson examines the ways in which we mitigate, or reduce the severaity of the impacts of global climate change using actions on a range of scales. The lesson focus is on the role of the Paris 2015 climate summit, but includes optional update on the USA Trump administration and their retraction on president Obama’s climate promises. This lesson works alongside the use of the blue AQA Oxford GCSE texts books, but could easily be done without.