This is an GCSE lesson on the way ecosystems work. This can be used as two lessons to develop the ideas in more detail. 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; Systems concept. Energy flow in a ecosystem. Nutrient cycle in an ecosystem. The recycling of water in an ecosystem. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Diagram analysis task (energy flow, nutrient and water cycles). Written task. Scenario based task. Exam focus questions. 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 all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book for background reading. Now just download and teach!

This is an GCSE lesson on the way biomes support indigenous and local people. 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; Different ways local people use biomes for food, medicine, housing and fuel. Different ways biomes support people lives globally. Energy flow in a ecosystem. Cause-effect analysis of exploitation of biomes. Benefits of exploitating the biosphere (benefits of deforestation) with answers. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Written task. Analysis task using a table with answers. Exam focus question. Model answer with writing tips. 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 all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, will only need their standard GCSE text book for one of the four tasks. ICT resources can be use to complete this task or this could be a flip learning activity. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the main strategies used to manage TRFs and taiga forests. It covers 2 lessons and is the last in a unit of lessons. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Recap of the main threats to taiga forests. Different rates of deforestation in TRFs and the reason for this. Global and local actions used to protect TRFs. Importance of taiga forests. Views of different players in taiga forests. Actions to protect taiga forests. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Bar chart. Analysis tasks. Video clip. Textbook. Exam focus questions. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail with most of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students will need to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the main threats to taiga forests including the causes of deforestation and other threats such as acid rain. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Recap of plant and animal adaptations to taiga forests. Causes of deforestation in taiga forests. Other threats to taiga forests such as acid rain, forest fires etc. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Table to analyse the causes of deforestation in taiga forests. Reading task. Fill in blank task with keyword bank to assess reading task with answers. Exam focus 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 all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the main threats to tropical rainforests including the causes of deforestation and climate change. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Recap of plant and animal adaptations to tropical rainforests. Rates of deforestation in TRFs. Causes of deforestation. Impact of climate change on TRFs. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Images and video clips about deforestation. Video clip about climate change and TRF. Writing tasks. Exam focus 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 all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!

This lesson is designed for a year 9 group however, it can be used with a GCSE group as well. The lesson focuses on how water (waves or rivers) can transport rocks. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The four types of transportation are covered in this lesson; traction, saltation, suspension and solution. 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 is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There are challenged tasks as well as support resources.

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 an KS3 lesson on the earth’s structure. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson looks at formation of the earth and key facts about the 4 layers of the earth. 2. The lesson uses diagrams, video clips, a quiz and a handout as learning resources. 3. There are extension tasks at every stage of the lesson for stretching the more able students. It also has differentiated tasks for those students who need these. 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 lesson on plate boundaries however, it can be easily adapted for a GCSE lesson. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Convection currents recap, what happens at the four (4) types of plate boundaries, identifying the different plate boundaries on a map, and how are hazards formed at different plate boundaries. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, diagrams, a map task, word bank and a handout, video clips and analysis tasks. Answers for most of the tasks are also included for self assessement. This will aid with marking load. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: word bank, model answers, challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult) 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 an A-level lesson on managing water insecurity. This lesson meets the requirements of the new A-level specifications. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; 1. the main causes of water insecurity 2. analysis of large scale projects such as dams, desalination plants and water transfer projects 3. analysis of small scale and intermediate technology projects such as rainwater harvesting and tanks, boreholes and pumps, fog water harvesting, smart irrigation and recycling 4. analysis of integrated drainage basin management (trans-boundary rivers) Learning resources used in the lesson are; 1. Video clips 2. Web links to reading material 3. Past paper question and structure for response Lesson plan 1. 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! 2. There are different types of resources to cater for different learning styles.

This is a KS3 introduction lesson on hazards. However, the lesson can be used with a GCSE group as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; definition of a hazard, different types of hazards and causes of hazards. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; a spider diagram, images, video clips, hazard matrix table and a writing task. 3. 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 an A-level lesson on intergovernmental organisations (IGOs). Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; comparison of hard and soft power, definition and description of IGOs and their functions, superpower influence on IGOs, a case study of the UN. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; an internet research task, a case study and past paper question task. 3. 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 introduction lesson on tourism. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson defines tourism and tourist then introduces the concepts of international and domestic tourism and finishes by comparing the different impact of both. 2. The lesson uses images, an in class survey, graph work and group discussion as learning resources. 3. There are also extension tasks in the lesson for stretching the more able students as well as differentiated material to support those who need it. 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 case study lesson on the Haiti 2010 earthquake. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; location of Haiti, identifying the plate boundary that caused the earthquake, the primary and secondary impact of the earthquake, analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact, short and long term response to the earthquake, an analysis of the response to the earthquake. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of Haiti and it’s boundary, case study worksheet throughout, factsheets on different aspects of the earthquake, a group work task, a writing task and a quiz. I’ve included a suggested homework task as well which can be given to students before or after the lesson. 4. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion. 5. 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 lesson on the four layers of a rainforest. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the four layers of a tropical rainforest, light distribution among the layers, species distribution among the layers. Learning resources used in the lesson are; True and false, images, sketch diagram, quiz, analysis and writing task. 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 rainforest layers then this can be used instead of the handout provided with the lesson. If not then use the handout. Just download and teach!

This is world map skill lesson. In the lesson students will be locating continents, oceans and some countries on a world map then creating their own map version. The purpose of the lesson is to improve students location awareness. This is a practical lesson, a good task for any time of the year but especially suitable for end of term run ins or those dreaded period 5s or for use as a cover lesson. There is a quiz at the end to wrap up the lesson as well. The lesson is suitable for all key stages.

This is a KS3 lesson on crime around the world focusing on murder rates. The aim is to show how geography can be integrated in other subject matter. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; difference between total murders and murder rates, total murder data for different regions of the world, murder rates data for different countries and the factors influencing murder rates in HICs vs LICs. Learning resources used in the lesson are; homicide data analysis task, graph task, calculating murder rates task, map task , an information sheet used for an analysis task and an extended writing task. Differentiation used in the lesson are: differentiated tasks and support material for graph and writing task. 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!