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 powerpoint presentation is designed for the AQA A Level Sociology option unit Global Development which is assessed in Paper 2. It defines NGOs, explains why they have grown in importance, and evaluates their role in global and local development. Six NGOs are included as case study examples (covering a range of scales and types), with links to video clips. There are also sociological arguments from theorists and different theoretical perspectives on NGOs. Possible ten and twenty mark questions are included, with some guidance on possible answers for one of the ten-markers. Overall it is a high quality resource for a lesson.

This powerpoint presentation is designed for the AQA A Level Sociology option unit Global Development which is assessed in Paper 2. It covers the relationship between the environment and development, including the debate over which should be prioritised by developing countries. Possible ten and twenty mark questions are included, with some guidance on possible answers for one of the ten-markers. There is plenty of focus on sociological theory, theorists, perspectives and real world examples, with links to useful video clips too. Overall it is a high quality resource for a lesson.

This worksheet is designed to help students see how the personal life approach could be used when answering questions about other topics within the Families and Households unit of AQA’s A Level Sociology. There is a list of 11 ideas from the personal life approach and a list of other topics within the unit for students to make links to. An example has been done to illustrate a possible link. (The example shows how people viewing pets as part of their family could be related to changing patterns of childbearing. This activity could prove helpful for revision purposes to show how the personal life perspective could be used in ten mark questions on almost anything, or to evaluate/explain aspects of other topics.

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 presentation is designed for the AQA A Level Sociology paper 2 option Global Development. It covers the role of education in the development process, including the benefits and challenges associated with universal education policies, as well as the opposing views of different perspectives over whether developing countries should imitate the education systems of developed countries. This presentation includes real world examples, as well as possible exam questions (10 marks and 20 marks).

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 is an answer to a possible 20 mark Global Development essay question on evaluating neoliberalism. It is aimed at AQA A Level Sociology students. The first version of the essay has 20 errors for students to correct. The second version shows what the 20 errors are, but without correcting them. The third version is fully corrected, and invites students to find the features which make it a good essay, e.g. the evaluation points and use of theorists. The actual question being answered is “Evaluate the view that neoliberal theory and policies have had a positive impact on developing countries” (20 marks).

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!)

This crossword is for AQA A Level Sociology, which includes the Personal Life Approach as part of the Families and Households unit. With 18 missing words, this crossword is great for homework, knowledge retrieval, part of a revision lesson, a starter and lots more. The answers are included as well.