This resource is designed for Edexcel’s Geography GCSE A specification (9-1) paper 1, which has 8-mark “Examine” questions on the UK Landscapes section only. There is an exam-style question based on a photographic resource, and there are hints given to support pupils in developing their response. There is also a full-page writing frame if required to support pupil responses. Lastly there is a model answer which follows the writing frame’s structured approach, but would be strong enough to score a top-band mark. The actual topic of the question is the physical processes involved in the formation of a stack. The materials here could be used in a range of ways. For example pupils could be given the model answer to mark against the generic Edexcel descriptors. Pupils could be asked to highlight which parts of the model answer are evidence derived from the photographic source, and which parts of the answer are explanations of the evidence and processes. Pupils could attempt the question for homework or as an assessment activity.

With 20 clues, this crossword covers plenty of different aspects of the Global Development section of Edexcel’s specification A GCSE Geography (9-1). It can be used as homework or in class, and it is very useful for revision of key words and key ideas. The completed answer grid is provided in the second page of the document.

This resource features a photograph for stimulus, followed by a range of GCSE exam-style questions, including a calculation, a definition and some explain-type questions, ranging in value from 1 to 4 marks. They have been developed to meet the requirements of Edexcel Geography A, but may also be suitable for other specifications. It is suitable for use as homework, in class, as a practice timed question, as exam revision etc.

This worksheet on the causes of climate change covers a range of natural causes and human causes. There are also a couple of questions at the end on the effects on people and the environment. This would be suitable for a number of GCSE Geography 9-1 courses.

This is a set of 30 dominoes, each having a question and an answer to a different question. They are designed for revising key ideas on rivers for the Edexcel A GCSE Geography specification (9-1 version). The game can be played by pupils individually, in pairs or even as a whole class (with one domino per pupil). It is a great revision activity. Questions cover a variety of content. For example the answers include discharge, helicoidal flow and slumping. For the teacher the answers are easy to find on the resource, since every answer comes on the domino which is next in sequence to the one with the question. Every domino carries the answer to the previous domino’s question.

With 28 clues, this crossword covers plenty of different causes and impacts of climate change. It is designed for GCSE pupils and can be used as homework or in class. The completed answer grid is provided in the second page of the document.

This resource is designed for Edexcel’s Geography GCSE A specification (9-1) paper 1, which has 8-mark “Examine” questions on the UK Landscapes section only. There is an exam-style question based on a photographic resource, and there are hints given to support pupils in developing their response. There is also a full-page writing frame if required to support pupil responses. Lastly there is a model answer which follows the writing frame’s structured approach, but would be strong enough to score a top-band mark. The actual topic of the question is how the UK climate affects river processes and landscapes. The materials here could be used in a range of ways. For example pupils could be given the model answer to mark against the generic Edexcel descriptors. Pupils could be asked to highlight which parts of the model answer are evidence derived from the source, and which parts of the answer are explanations of the evidence. Pupils could attempt the question for homework or as an assessment activity.

This crossword is aimed at KS3 Geography pupils. It has 15 clues covering different causes, effects and solutions for urban traffic issues in the UK. It could be used in class or as homework. As well as the crossword grid and clues, the document also includes an answer grid.

This pop-up rock pedestal can be used in class but it’s also great as a homework task. The powerpoint slides explain how to make it, and the separate pupil worksheet also has its own clear instructions. This activity is useful for bringing desert landforms to life at KS3. The instruction sheet includes a challenge task for more able pupils, which involves adding their own features to the pop-up, e.g. cactus.

Ever wish there were more GCSE past papers for the 9-1 specs? This resource is an exam-style GCSE question on climate change with a separate accompanying mark scheme. The focus is on 1 to 4 mark responses, with a number of mathematical calculation skill questions and some explanation questions included. In terms of content and question style, this resource has been designed to be useful for both Edexcel A and Edexcel B specifications for GCSE Geography, and it may be fine for other specifications too. This resource could be used as an assessment activity (teacher-assessed or pupil-assessed) or as a homework.

This is designed for KS3 or KS4 Geography. There is an explanation of meander processes which has been written in cockney rhyming slang. Pupils can translate this using the glossary included. More able pupils could be asked to translate it without the glossary. Alternatively they could create their own rhymes for words that don’t have any cockney slang, or suggest alternative rhyme words for the existing ones. As well as being obviously geographical, this activity is a chance for some cultural education as well (SMSC!)