This lesson covers the different strategies used to manage river flooding. It’s suited for the new GCSE specification unit on rivers. However, the lesson is differentiated enough to be taught to a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with an OS map skill activity and finishes with a crossword recapping the main flood defences learnt. There are two main new pieces of learning; one covers strategies that are used to forecast and respond to river flooding and the other covers the main hard and soft defences used as flood defences. 2. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are photos, map task, analytical tasks as well as lots of opportunities for discussion and debate. 3. The strength of this lesson is it’s differentiation. It was designed for the new GCSE specifications however, it was deliberately differentiated so that it could be used at KS3 to introduce students to the content and skills of GCSE geography. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded, then just teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the economic trends of an emerging country. The case study of India is used. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the changes in India’s GDP, GDP per capita, economic sectors and trade overtime and how these are affecting it’s development. 2. The lesson will generate lots of discussions on how the economy of a country works and what are the key economic trends associated with emerging countries. 3. The lesson is the second in a series of case study lessons on India’s development as an emerging economy. This is a requirement of the new GCESE specifications. However, it can be adapted for A-level studies as well. 4. The lesson is designed to focus students thinking and discussion skills through the use of graphs and data tables. 5. The lesson has a strong numeracy element which meets the assessment criteria of all the new specifications. 6. The lesson is differentiated through sentence starters, a model answer and challenge tasks throughout. 7. The lesson is a complete one; all the resources you need to deliver it (from starter plenary) are included on the ppt. Download and just 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 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!

This is an assessment for a Hazardous earth component of Edexcel B GCSE. I’m sure it can be used for other exam boards as the hazardous earth unit is included in all geography specifications. Key facts about the assessment are: The assessment is mainly comprised of short answer questions with one extended writing piece. The assessment covers a range of marks from a 1 mark question to 8 mark question. The assessment include source based questions, recall questions and a case study question. The assessment examines the following content; global warming, the greenhouse effect/gases, natural and human causes of past climate change, evidence of the little ice age, features of tropical storms and the effects and response to tropical storms. The paper uses command words use by the exam board.

This is a GCSE lesson on strategies used manage tropical rainforests. It meet the needs of the AQA exam board but can be adapted to other exam boards as well. 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 a KS3 lesson on volcanoes. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; definition of a volcano, features of a volcano and life stages of a volcano. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; diagrams, video clip, sketching task, quiz and challenge tasks. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult), model answers, differentiated resources. 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 lesson on the effects and management of tropical rainforests. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the effects of deforestation (local and global) and the main strategies used to manage rainforests. Learning resources used in the lesson are; a quiz, a video clip, Amazon case study hand out, management strategies hand out, writing task with guidance and peer assessment. 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 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 KS3 lesson on managing earthquakes and volcanoes. The lesson can be easily adapted for a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; explanation of instruments used to predict volcanic eruptions, ways of predicting earthquakes, strategies/tips used to plan for earthquakes and earthquake proof buildings. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; images of earthquake and volcano damage, problem solving task, video clip, writing task, model making task and collecting information by moving around the classroom. 3.Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and model answers. 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 / KS2 lesson on reading contours. It is a very good practical lesson that will get students really involved in map work. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the term contours, how to use contour lines, practice giving height using contours, how do contours show steep and gentle slopes, creating your own map with contour lines. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, contour map work using grid references, matching contour lines with shape of land task, drawing contour lines on a map. 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 GSCE lesson on the causes and effects of sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation. The lesson can also be adapted for A level as well. This is an all in one lesson; all the resources, tasks, differentiated activities are on the ppt. The lesson is develop already as well; it flows naturally from the starter to the plenary and is really very simply to follow. Simply download the lesson ppt and teach! All the planning is done for you so you can concentrate on marking books etc . Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the causes and effects of both sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation. 2. The lesson uses case study examples to explore the causes and effects of sub and counter urbanisation. These examples are very current. 3. The lesson has a range of activities to engage students and delivery learning objectives. There are geography skills activities and thinking tasks to challenge students. 4. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications but is easily adaptable for A level. 5. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach! 6. The lesson has support resources as well for students who need these. These include model answers, diagrams and images which act as clues to explanations for students at either end of ability level.

This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on showing relief on maps. It is a very good practical lesson that will get students really involved in map work. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the term relief, explanation of how spot heights, contours and colour shading show relief, identifying the height of places on a map using the three (3) relief methods, and creating a relief map using colour shading techniques. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Picture study, short writing task, map work task, and colour shading sketch map task. 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. You can use textbooks to provide background information on relief but it is not necessary. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on compass points. It is an excellent lesson to peak students’ interest in maps and to pass on map skills. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Description of a compass and its purpose, using 4, 8 and 16 point compasses, locating places in different hemispheres of the earth (northern, southern, western an eastern). Learning resources used in the lesson are; labelling compass coordinates, atlas compass task, hemisphere atlas task. Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver. The lesson is planned in detail and most 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 need atlases/maps of the UK for this task. Now just download and teach!

This lesson is on the causes and effects of flooding. It’s suited for year 9s as well as a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: The lesson starts by using a video clip to introduce the definition and nature of floods. Then there is a task that help students to learn about the human and physical causes of floods. Finally the lesson explores the effects of floods using a couple of really engaging activities. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are video clips and photos to make real the nature of floods. There is an animation clip to reinforce learning on the causes of floods. There is also an activity where students have to extract information from a still photo clip and a no commentary video clip. This task will really develop those interpretation skills that are key to a geographer. The lesson was designed to introduce aspects of the new GCSE specifications in year 9. However, it will easily suit the learning needs of a GCSE group as well. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded then just 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 on earthquakes however, it can adapted for a low ability GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Plate boundaries that cause earthquakes, the stages of earthquake, responding to an earthquake disaster and identifying the focus/epicentre of an earthquake. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; pictures, diagrams, video clips, writing task and peer assessment. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult). 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 GCSE lesson on longshore drift. The lesson focuses on how longshore drift operates and how it affects sediments along the coast. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with a video clip about longshore drift. It then moves on to a diagram and writing task on longshore drift. The next phase of the lesson is an analysis task where students use resources to explain the effect of longshore drift on sediments. The final task is a geo skills task using a picture and a satellite image. The lesson ends with a recap plenary. 2. 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! 3. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be easily adapted for a year 9 group. 4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There is good use of sketches, a satellite image, a picture, a writing frame and some geo skills and challenge (think) tasks.

This is a GSCE lesson on mega cities, primate cities and world cities. The lesson develops on the idea of urban hierarchy and introduce to students the idea of mega cities, primate cities and world cities. This is good foundation work for A level geography. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. It's based on the new GCSE specifications 2. It's well planned. It took me some time to get the right balance of activities and content into the lesson in a meaningful but using active learning ideas 3. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt and handout which I've attached. Just teach! 3. It has a range of activities relevant to the assessment objectives of the new specifications. There is a video clip in the lesson, a word cloud activity, a numeracy activity, a venn diagram task and a practice question.