Documentary to support Weather and Climate lessons. A question and answer worksheet (and follow on sheet) to support A Perfect Planet - Weather (BBC Documentary). The programme explores how weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, this shapes the lives of animals across the globe, leading to incredible diversity of species and habitats. The worksheet has 20 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff a teacher answer sheet is included for staff unfamiliar with the topic. There is an additional differentiated worksheet to allow students to reflect further on their learning. Documentary and worksheet cover the following topics: Weather and climate monsoons drought Ecosystems (including Amazon Rainforest and Gobi Desert) Animal adaptation Climate change For worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

A 20 question worksheet and follow on activity to support A Perfect Planet - The Sun (BBC Documentary). The programme looks at frozen poles to the searing deserts, and explores how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet. The worksheet has 20 questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary. A comprehensive answer sheet is included for teachers. There is an additional differentiated follow on worksheet for students to complete to think further around this topic. Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics: The sun Earth tilt seasons and sunlight hours around the globe Ecosystem (including the Amazon, Sahara and polar regions) Benefits and risks of habitats Animal adaptation Climate change For worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

A 20 question worksheet and differentiated follow on activity to support A Perfect Planet - Volcanoes (BBC Documentary). The programme looks at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet’s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface. The worksheet has 20 questions, using a variety of question stems, that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff a detailed answer sheet is included. I have also included a differentiated follow on worksheet for students to reflect on their learning from the documentary. Worksheet includes the following topics: Volcanoes Advantages and disadvantages of volcanic environments Ecosystem Benefits and risks of habitats Variety of land ecosystems Animal adaptation Climate change For worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

BBC documentary: Horizon 2020: 1. Chris Packham: 7.7 Billion People and Counting. BBC documentary, currently on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 58 minute horizon documentary on population and earth resources. This documentary is about Chris’s view that our world is suffering from overpopulation, given the impact 7.7 billion humans are already having. Travelling around the globe in search of answers to difficult and sometimes controversial questions, Chris investigates why our population is growing so rapidly, what impact it is having on the natural world, and whether there is anything that can be done. This resource could be used to support learning around population increase, urban living and resource management. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. I have included a short exam question to complete at the end of the lesson or for a follow up at another point. Topics include: Overpopulation Population increase Birth rates Resource management I specialise in worksheets to support science and nature documentaries across BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Check my shop to view materials to support other episodes in this series.

Documentary: River Yukon, River Study. A question and answer worksheet based around BBC documentary Earth’s Great Rivers, episode 3, Yukon River. A helpful teacher sheet with answers and timings is included. There are some follow on tasks include describe and explain questions and a mapping task. Could be used to support learning around river ecosystems, river basin animal habitats and adaptations. Good examples of low impact human use of a river. Can be used as a full lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. Download includes all worksheets in both Word and PDF formats.

A comprehensive 24 question worksheet for Green Planet, Human World (BBC Documentary). Two out of five wild plants are threatened with extinction. Hear more about current threats, how crops and cultivation change our green planet and how people are finding remarkable ways to help plant species thrive. The worksheet includes 24 different styled questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers. Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics: Plants in urban environments Farming Crops and cultivation Monocultures Plant and human interactions Climate change Management of vulnerable species If you like this resource, please leave a review. Worksheets have been made for other episodes of this series and many other science and nature documentaries for BBC and Netflix, please view them here.

Focus: Desert environment, desert ecosystem and adaptations A comprehensive 24 question worksheet for Green Planet, Desert World (BBC Documentary). David Attenborough explores new filming techniques which allow us to enter the plants’ world and see it from their perspective and on their timescale. This episode focuses on plant adaptations to desert conditions, where temperatures soar and plummet and water is rare. The worksheet includes 24 different styled questions that cover the full 50 minute documentary and comes with a detailed answer sheet, with timings for teachers. Questions on the worksheet includes the following topics: Desert vegetation Plant and animal interactions Adaptations Climate change If you like this resource, please leave a review. Worksheets have been made for other episodes of this series and many other science and nature documentaries for BBC and Netflix, please view them here.

Documentary focus: Water Crisis, Water Surplus, Water Deficit and Water Management across the world. A 26 question worksheet and fact collection to support H20: The Molecule That Made Us (BBC Documentary), episode 3: Water Crisis. This episode investigates droughts,hurricanes and unsustainable water management. The worksheet has a range of question types that cover the full 50 minute documentary. To support staff, a detailed answer sheet, with timings, is included for teachers. There are three follow on questions for students to complete to think further around this topic. Questions on the worksheet cover the following topics, among others: Water Cycle - stores, transfers Atmospheric circulation Drought Hurricane Aquifers Floods Sustainable water management For worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

Documentary exploring the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs. Question and answer sheet to accompany the documentary: Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef on BBC iPlayer. This film introduces students to the importance of coral reef ecosystems, the threats they are facing, climate change and what signs of resurrection that can be found along the Great Barrier Reef. Used with a KS3 class to introduce the coral reef ecosystems. The question sheet has a variety of question types and a teacher answer sheet for lesson planning. Worksheet includes the following topics: Marine ecosystems Polyp Symbiosis Coral bleaching Global warming Climate Change For other worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

Documentary exploring the changing coral reefs. Question and answer sheet to accompany the documentary: Chasing Coral on Netflix. This film introduces students to the importance of coral reef ecosystems, the threats they are facing, climate change and how what one group of people are doing to let people know what is happening to coral reefs. The documentary sheet has a variety of question types and a teacher answer sheer with guide times for many questions to allow for lesson planning. Three short extension activities to fit around the documentary. Worksheet includes the following topics: Marine ecosystems Polyp structure Symbiosis Coral bleaching Global warming Climate Change For other worksheets to support other science and nature documentaries please see my shop.

Primates: Secrets of Survival BBC documentary, currently playing on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary Primates. This documentary is all about the strategies monkeys, apes and lemurs must use to survive in the most unexpected places. It could be used to support learning around ecosystems, adaptations or primate survival characteristics. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. I specialise in worksheets to support science and nature documentaries across BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Check my shop to view materials to support other series.

BBC Documentary: Snow Animals A question and answer worksheet based around the 59 minute documentary Snow Animals. This documentary is all about how animals cope with the hostile conditions it presents to wildlife and the strategies they use. Great for a Christmas themed Geography It could be used to support learning around polar or northern ecosystems, animal habitats and adaptations in winter conditions. A good amount of discussion on animal adapatation. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. Find documentary worksheets to a full lesson on this topic or for other geography documentaries in my shop.

Netflix documentary: Night on Earth - Jungle Nights Question worksheet to accompany the Netflix documentary Night on Earth: Jungle Nights, episode 3. Planned for a group with a year 8 group studying adaptations in jungle or equatorial ecosystems, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study in Africa or South American environments for example. A teacher answer sheet is provided and there are optional extension / homework tasks to round up ideas from this documentary. Topics include: Adaptation to different environments Characteristics of hunters in jungle ecosystems Plant adaptation in jungle environments Survival techniques of prey Hunting techniques Find other geography documentary worksheets and the rest of this series at my shop.

7 Worlds, 1 Planet: Australia BBC documentary, currently playing on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary seven worlds, one planet, Australia. This documentary is all about Australia and the harsh conditions it can presents to wildlife. It could be used to support learning around ecosystems, animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Australia. Questions look at different environments across the country. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. Topics include: Animal habitat climates an environment: mountain, jungle, desert Adaptations for animals Australia I specialise in worksheets to support science and nature documentaries across BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Check my shop to view materials to support other episodes in this series.

Netflix documentary: Night on Earth - Moonlit Plains Regions covered: African plains, savannah, desert and dune environments. Question worksheet to accompany the Netflix documentary Night on Earth: Moonlit Plains, episode 1. Used with a year 7 group studying adaptations in different ecosystems, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study in Africa, savannah or desert environments for example. A teacher answer sheet is provided and there are optional extension / homework tasks to round up ideas from this documentary. Topics include: Adaptation to different environments Characteristics of hunters in African Plains Plant adaptation in Mexican Desert Survival techniques of prey Find other geography documentary worksheets and the rest of this series at my shop.

Earth’s Tropical Islands: Madagascar BBC documentary, currently on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary Madagascar Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 1. This documentary is about the how the ecosystem developed across a range of different habitats in Madagascar. It could be used to support learning around ecosystems. animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Madagascar. Some discussion on how humans impact the landscape and deforestation. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. I have included additional exam questions and tasks to complete at the end of the lesson or for a home learning activity. Topics include: ecosystems - desert, mountainous & rainforest Madagascan wildlife Weather and climate Deforestation I specialise in worksheets to support science and nature documentaries across BBC iPlayer, Netflix and YouTube. Check my shop to view materials to support other episodes in this series.

Netflix documentary: Night on Earth - Frozen Nights Great for geography lessons at Christmas! Question worksheet to accompany the Netflix documentary Night on Earth: Frozen Nights, episode 2. Planned with a KS3 group in mind who are studying polar environments or adaptation in different ecosystems, but equally could be used for students as part of a place based study such as the Arctic. A teacher answer sheet is provided and there are optional extension / homework tasks to round up ideas from this documentary. Locations include: Arctic, Alaska, northern forests, Japan Documentary length: 44 minutes Topics include: Adaptation to different environments Characteristics of hunters in Arctic environments Animal adaptation for darkness and colder climates Survival techniques of prey / hunting techniques of predators Find other geography documentary worksheets and the rest of this series at my shop.

Earth’s Tropical Islands: Hawaii BBC documentary, currently on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary Hawaii Earth’s Tropical Islands episode 3. This documentary is about the formation of the Hawaiian Islands, volcanic hotspots and the variable conditions it presents to wildlife. It could be used to support learning around hotspots, volcanic activity, river and coastal erosion, animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Hawaii. Some discussion on how humans impact the landscapes in Hawaii. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. I have included additional exam questions and tasks to complete at the end of the lesson or for a follow up at another point. Topics include: Hotspots Volcanoes Hawaiian wildlife Shallow sea ecosystem Coastal environments I specialise in worksheets to support science and nature documentaries across BBC iPlayer and Netflix. Check my shop to view materials to support other episodes in this series.

7 Worlds, 1 Planet: South America BBC documentary, currently playing on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 50 minute documentary seven worlds, one planet, episode 3. This documentary is all about South America and the variable conditions it presents to wildlife. It could be used to support learning around ecosystems, animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of cloud forest and mountain regions - Andes. Some discussion on how humans impact landscapes in South America. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. Topics include: Animal habitat Andes climate and wildlife Cloud forest Coastal environments Find documentary worksheets to a full lesson on this topic or for other geography documentaries in my shop.

7 Worlds, 1 Planet: Antarctica BBC documentary, currently playing on iPlayer. A question and answer worksheet based around the 59 minute documentary seven worlds, one planet, episode 1. This documentary is all about Antarctica and the hostile conditions it presents to wildlife. It could be used to support learning around polar ecosystems, animal habitats and adaptations or place specific study of Polar and Arctic regions. A good amount of discussion on climate change in Antarctica. Can cover a lesson or used as a stand-alone homework. Topics include: animal habitat climate change southern ocean winter / spring seasons Find documentary worksheets to a full lesson on this topic or for other geography documentaries in my shop.