Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on the Burgess concentric circle model. It introduces concepts that lay the foundation for the new GCSE specifications. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Burgess model land use zones, land uses in cities, Bristol example of the Burgess model.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; diagrams, map task, quiz, discussions and writing tasks.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on settlement functions however, it can be easily adapted for a KS2 group. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of settlement function, description of different types of settlement functions and map analysis skills.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; picture analysis, maps, short writing tasks and quiz.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on population growth with India used as a case study. It can also be used with a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population growth & natural increase, location of India (site and situation), India’s population growth trend since 1950, historical reasons for population growth in India, reasons for current population growth in India.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword association task, map task, graph analysis task (numeracy here), video clip, pair discussion and writing task.
Answers to most of the task are in the note section below each slide of ppt. This will make it easy for non-specialist to deliver the lesson.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. You will only need atlases with maps of Asia. Now just download and teach!
This is a assessment for a rivers unit at KS3. The test assesses students understanding of the features in the upper, middle and lower courses of the river. It also assesses students understanding of landforms created by the river as well as flood defences used by some rivers. There are 11 questions on the paper and the paper is modeled off the GCSE geography exam papers. The paper uses command words familiar with a GCSE paper. There is also a range of questions in terms of difficulty and skills needed similar to a GCSE paper.
This is a KS3 lesson on 4 figure and 6 figure grid reference. Grid reference is a skill that students often forget so this lesson is ideal for a GCSE group and can be used specifically as a revision tool. The lesson can Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the grid reference, how to use four figure grid reference, how to use six figure grid reference, practice tasks.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, grid reference practice tasks, map task and short summary writing tasks.
Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver.
What do you get in the package? The lesson is planned in detail all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 level lesson on preparing for a tsunami response. It also explores how people responded to the Boxing day 2004 tsunami in the Indian ocean. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of a tsunami, comparing tsunami wave with a normal sea wave, identifying practical steps to take in a tsunami, examination of the response to the Boxing day tsunami in 2004, classifying the responses to the 2004 tsunami as short and long term.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clip, odd one out type task, written task using PEE technique with model answer as example, matching and analysis task. Answers are included for most of the tasks.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on the mercalli scale and the magnitude scale (richter scale) however, it is appropriate for a GCSE group as well. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The content covered by the lesson are; description and use of seismometers, descriptions of the mercalli scale and the magnitude (richter) scale, comparison of damage done by earthquakes of similar size.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword matching task, images, video clips, sketching task and a writing task.
3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets.
4.The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is a KS3 and GCSE introductory lesson on the key features of a tropical rainforest (TRF) Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the location of tropical rainforests, the climate of TRFs, the daily weather of TRFs, the characteristics of TRFs
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Myth and fact task, map task, climate charts, weather charts, images and word clouds, and fill in the blank writing task.
What do you get in the package; The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. There are also answers for most of the activities so self assessment can be done in the lesson and it would make it ideal for non-specialists teaching the course. If you have a textbook on rainforest then this can be used however, everything you need to deliver the lesson is provided. Just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on tsunami formation. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition and description of tsunamis, sequence in the formation of tsunamis by undersea earthquakes and volcanoes.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quizzes, images, video clips, diagram creation task, written work. Answers are included for most tasks.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on the strategies to increase food supply. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of the various technological strategies to increase food supply such as irrigation, aeroponics, hydroponics, green revolution, bio-technology (GM foods) etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies. Sustainability as a concept in farming. Explanation of the various sustainable strategies to increase food supply such as organic farming, permaculture, urban farming, seasonal foods etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, matching tasks, video clips, analysis and evaluation tasks, and a past paper question.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on sustainable management of tropical rainforests. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the concept of sustainable management of rainforests, some strategies used to management rainforests namely selecting logging, debt for nature swop deals, replanting, conservation, public education, international hardwood agreements (FSC) and ecotourism.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; a quiz, a video clip, management strategies hand out and analysis activity, peer learning.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest then this can be used instead of the case study resources included on the ppt. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on using map scales. As with most map skills lesson this is a practical lesson which will engage students at any level. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of what a scale does, common scales used on maps (ratio, word and line scales), how to use scales, how to scale objects up and down, practice tasks.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; map task, scaling things up practice task sheet, scaling things down practice task sheet, peer learning.
Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
This is an GCSE lesson on biomes. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Distinction between ecosystems, biomes and the biosphere. The main global biomes and their locations. Characteristics of the different biomes. Global factors that influence the location of different biomes.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Images, map task, written task, analysis tasks, model answer and exam focus questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and most of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with most resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students will only need their standard GCSE text book to complete one of the tasks. However, this task can also be done using an ICT room. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE level lesson on coastal processes, landforms and management. The Swanage coast is used as a case study; Old Harry rocks to Perveril Point. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Coastal processes recap, location of Swanage coastline, geology of the Swanage coast, specific processes and landforms along the Swanage coastline, land use along the Swanage coast and coastal management along the Swanage coast.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, map task, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks, matching task and an exam focus question. Answers are included for most of the tasks for self assessment.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
Complete GCSE lesson to teach:
The location of tropical rainforests
The interaction between biotic and abiotic factors in a tropical rainforest
Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests
The lesson is suitable for different specifications but was planned for Edexcel B. Answers are included with some of the tasks which should aid self assessment. There are also exam style questions included.
This is a year 7 introduction lesson to geography. It’s ideal for the first lesson of the term. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. Content covered in the lesson include definition of Geography, differentiation between physical, human and environmental Geography, daily use of Geography and examples of jobs linked to Geography.
2. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the resources for active learning. Download and just teach!
3. The lesson is differentiated with a range of learning activities i.e. there are video clips, picture study, discussion and written tasks.
4. The lesson will challenge students at varying ability level and will generate discussion and debate which will engage students in their learning.
This is a GCSE lesson on top down and bottom up development strategies. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson explores the differences between top down and bottom up development projects.
2. The lesson analyses the pros and cons of top down and bottom up approaches to development.
3. The lesson uses two different case studies to develop students understanding of top down and bottom up approaches; High Speed 2 and Sparc India.
4. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications. It can be adapted for A-level studies as well.
5. The lesson is designed to challenge students analytical skills and provide them with an opportunity to use evidence in their explanation and writing. However, there are still differentiated activities for students who need this support.
6. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it – the learning activities from starter to plenary as well as the case studies resources (minus images). All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!
A complete lesson with resources on the nature of earthquakes and their destruction. The first part of the lesson helps students understand the phases of an earthquake and what it feels like to be in an earthquake. The second part of the lesson is a problem solving activity on how to manage the immediate problems after an earthquake.
There is also an AFL activity in the lesson.
A complete lesson to teach how canyons, wadis and salt pans are formed in arid regions. An interactive lesson which includes a poem, pictures, sketch diagram, video clips and GIS.
