Geography: Will China ever become the ultimate superpower? (Geopolitics; migration; population) This unit is created in line with my personal passion for Geo-politics and Chinese economics. Whist this unit is framed around the varying challenges that may limit China’s ascent to true superpower status it also looks at its opportunities, strengths, and weakness. This unit is one of my favourites to deliver and been streamlined over the last two years. Happy to answer questions and any feedback welcome… thegeographyshoporiginal@gmail.com SoW: L1: Where is China Located? L2: Why is China’s population so large (and how is it changing)? L3: Why is China the world’s factory? L4: Should Zhang-Wei return to his village? L5: Should Ghana loan its land to China? L6: Should China close schools when air pollution is high? L7: Debate: What is China largest Geographical issue? L8: Why Should People Visit China? It is worth noting that some of these lessons require two lessons to be delivered. Thanks for looking and any feedback welcome… thegeographyshoporiginal@gmail.com Leave a review for any single resource FREE! Best FREE Resources (The Geography Shop) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12899088 (Climate Change SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12899440 (Development SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12638984 (Waste SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12451443 (Britain Globalisation SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12741793 (Local Area Investigation SoW) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12949461 (Cambridge International) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12922653 (Israel & Palestine) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12485457 (What is Geography?) I hope you find this SoW useful. If you have, I have created a series of resources, one for each unit of the Edexcel B Geography course, as well as many KS3 units, all to the same standard. You can check them out here… https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/TheGeographyShopOriginal

20 part lesson series exploring the human and physical geography of China. This module focuses on a range of relevant geographical issues whilst building essential GCSE geography skills. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons and homeworks - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3 (Y9 or high achieving Y8). Lesson sequence: 1 – Introduction to China 2 – What is China like? 3 – Describing and explaining China 4 – How is China changing? 5 – Made in China 6 – Industry problems and solutions 7 – ICT fake goods 8 – One child policy 9 – Consumers in China 10 – Progress test 11 – Three Gorges Dam 12 – Contrasting China 13 – Is China a LEDC or a MEDC? 14 – Communism 15 – History of China 16 – Sustainable China 17 – Environmental issues 18 – ICT mystery 19 – Revision 20 – End of unit test

Title: Our Guy In China Question and answer sheet to accompany Channel 4 documentary: Our Guy in China, episode 1. Used to support KS3 students in their study of China. Teacher answer sheet provided. Could be used in lesson or as a stand alone homework task. Topic content: City of Chongqing Manufacturing in China Three Gorges Dam Rural recycling practices Shanghai Length of documentary: 47 minutes Find other documentary worksheets for geography films and documentaries in my shop.

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The Three Gorges is a narrow, steep sided part of the Yangtze River, at five thousand kilometres one of the world’s longest rivers. The valley is home to over four hundred million people and provides over sixty per cent of Chinas rice crop. In 1992 the Chinese government agreed to building the Three Gorges Dam. At an estimated cost of between £17 - £21 Billion and more than two kilometres long and one hundred and fifty meters high it will be the biggest dam in the world at completion in 2009. These worksheets look at the positive and negatives of building the dam, the consiquences and leads to the opposrtunity of a class debate as to whether the Chinese government were right to build the dam.

Complete Half-Term Unit on China – Ideal for KS3 Geography This fully resourced unit covers one half-term and provides KS3 students with a comprehensive introduction to China. Lessons are clear, varied, and visually rich, combining physical, human, and environmental geography to build a well-rounded understanding of this global superpower. Whether you’re a specialist or non-specialist, this unit is designed to be flexible and easy to use, saving you time without compromising on quality. This set includes PowerPoints, ready to print worksheets, embedded videos, engaging activities, and an end-of-unit assessment. Topics covered: Introduction to China China Through Maps Changing China Rural to Urban Migration Life and Work in the City Industrial Growth One Child Policy Environmental Problems The Three Gorges Dam Case Study If you find this unit useful, feel free to browse my shop for a wide range of Geography resources. I keep my prices affordable and offer bundles across a variety of topics and key stages. As a practising classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience, I only share resources I’ve used myself – all lessons have been tried, tested, and enjoyed by my students. A lot of care goes into creating these resources, so I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review. Thank you for your support! Updated May 2025

Fully Resourced Scheme of Work with booklets, PowerPoints and Assessments. Topics cover; China’s Context Population and O.C.P Resource Challenges Features of the Economy Lessons are interesting and interactive.

PowerPoint with five slides and two Word Documents that examines the causes and consequences of the Boxer Rebellion. The lesson also considers the nature of Self Strengthening Reforms which followed the rebellion and the extent of their success. Activities include Reading and comprehension exercises to identify and categorise the causes of the Boxer Uprising. Discussion on whether the Boxer Uprising made the Qing more or less popular with the people of China. Connection activity on the benefits and drawbacks of the Self Strengthening Reforms. Conclusion on whether the reforms were enough to save the Qing. Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 2 Breadth Study B4 China: Conflict, Crisis and change, 1900-89. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

This lesson is designed to last for 1 hour and is resourced with videos, extension questioning, deep thinking and uses graphs/images to aid learning. This lesson follows the Edexcel KS4 curriculum and looks at the economic sectors in China and the UK with lots of teacher and student led activities. This lesson includes a starter, lesson objective, plenary, exam question and various student led activities. If you liked this resource please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SimpleGeography

This is the third lesson in a mini scheme of work on Qing China, in which students learn what life was like under Qing rule. Within the lesson(s), the students explore what life would have been like for different groups of people in the Qing Dynasty through the studying of a number of different primary sources, which then leads into a research project on a “Guide to life in Qing China”, for which there is also resources attached.

Learning objectives To assess to what extent China is a developed country. To learn the various development indicators. To learn how economic development changes depending on geographical location.

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the One Child Policy to KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on population control policies. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what the One Child Policy is and why it was needed.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the impact of the one child policy.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of the One Child Policy The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Medium term planning on the topic of China - includes Art, PSHE, Maths, Literacy, Science, Humanities. There is also a simple sentences powerpoint (colour coded like colourful semantics) for pupils to build sentences in Literacy.

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces pollution in China to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the causes and effects of urban and industrial pollution. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 5 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the causes of environmental pollution in China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the negative social effects of environmental pollution in China.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of pollution in China - A drama based activity that requires imagination and group work - An extended piece of writing The lesson is designed to be visually engaging, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a quick review as these lessons take a lot of time and effort! Happy teaching!

Lesson about population distribution in China. Lesson starts with a retrieval grid recapping pupils background knowledge of China. Main task tests pupils map skills leading in to push and pull factors of Megacities. An assessed question with sample answer is also included.

This lesson explores China's One Child Policy - the background, issues and different opinions. This lesson includes a range of activities, in particular reading through a short passage on the policy and blacking out irrelevant information, rather than highlighting the relevant - this is a really good activity if you want to challenge them! I had originally planned this as one lesson, but students become so fascinated in the topic that it is much better to spend time debating the policy and spread over two lessons. Used for 7th grade, but am also going to be using these activities with 9th grade too so could easily be adapted for other grades and abilities. Please rate my resources! Thank you :)

A very generalised overview of China - a starting point for a topic about China. Unfortunately the link to the National Anthem never worked so you would need to add it yourself or play it separately which is what I did each time I used it. Please comment.

In this unit, children will embark on a journey to discover the wonders of this vast and fascinating country. A sequence of 6 lessons (no resources attached) Lesson 1 - Where is China? To locate China on a world map and understand its geographical location. Lesson 2 - Exploring China To understand the human features and physical features of China. Lesson 3 -Exploring China and Understanding Culture, traditions and celebrations To understand Chinese culture, traditions and celebrations. Lesson 4 - Beijing To compare life in Beijing, China with life in the UK. Lesson 5 - Comparing School Life To compare school life in Beijing to my school. Lesson 6 - Farming To understand the different types of farming in China. Throughout the unit, they will explore China’s geographical location, learning where it is situated and its physical features, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts. They will also delve into the human features that make China so unique, including its diverse population and cities. As they delve deeper into Chinese culture, traditions, and celebrations, children will learn about the significance of festivals like Chinese New, as well as the importance of family and community in Chinese society. A special focus will be placed on Beijing, China’s capital city, where children will learn about its famous landmarks like the Great Wall and Forbidden City. Comparing school life in China to their own experiences in England will provide a fascinating insight into the differences and similarities between the two cultures. Finally, children will explore farming practices in China, discovering how different farming methods are used to produce a wide range of crops. Through this engaging unit, children will develop a deeper understanding of China’s geography, culture, and daily life, broadening their horizons and fostering a sense of curiosity and respect for this incredible country.

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Powerpoint lesson and base maps for a mapping activity and introduction to the geography of China- mapping the location, mind mapping the culture and exploring news headlines to examine social and economic changes. Also includes a worksheet for the lesson.