Systems

This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are:

1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach!

2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems.

3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning.

4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.