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 GCSE lesson atmospheric circulation. It is suitable for all GCSE specifications. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Differential heating caused by distance from the equator. The Albedo effect. Air pressure. Global air pressure cells (Hadley, Ferrel and Polar cells). Impact of air pressure cells on climates. Isobars. Ocean currents and their impact on heat transfer around the planet. Learning tasks used in the lesson are; Starter. Video clips task. Use of diagrams. Keyword bank included with one writing task. Writing frame included with another writing task. Recap quiz. Map work task. Exam practice question. Answers are included with the tasks for ease of marking or to be used for self assessment. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail with a clear outline from starter to plenary. All resources and activities (including answers to tasks) are on the ppt. Students should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book with the lesson however, enough resources are included nonetheless. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on sea defences as a coastal management strategy. The lesson: 1. Covers the reasons sea defences are needed along the coast 2. Defines and differentiates between hard and soft engineering defences 3. Covers specifically how different sea defences protect the coastline 4. Assesses the advantages and disadvantages of the each of the different sea defences. 5. Includes the 4 main types of hard defence and the 4 main types of soft defences 6. Has all the resources needed to deliver the lesson in the ppt and the accompanying word document which is a handout. 7. Suitable for several different exam boards.

This is a lesson on the definition and human causes of global warming. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson examines the key concepts of global warming, the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. 2. The lesson is strong with differentiation activities for students at either end of ability level. As a result the lesson is suitable for students at KS3 and GCSE. 3. The lesson is embedded with some very good video links explaining the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. They have been used to simplify content as well as stimulate class discussions. 4. There is also an active learning task where students have to move around the room to collect and discuss information, a graph making skills exercise and peer teaching activity. 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!

This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems. 3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.

This is a KS3 lesson on the deforestation in tropical rainforests however, this can be easily adapted to a KS4 group. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the definition of deforestation, methods of deforestation (slash and burn, industrial clearing etc), the causes of deforestation and the effects of deforestation (on the climate, on the soil, on biodiversity and on people) Learning resources used in the lesson are; images (including a satellite image), map, video clips, analysis and writing task and a 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. 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 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 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 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 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 a KS3 lesson on population structure. 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 structure (including definitions of the terms young dependent, elderly dependent and working age group), description on how to use population pyramids, comparing population pyramids of HICs and LICs, advantages and disadvantages of an ageing population. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Keyword matching task, graph analysis, peer discussion 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. Now just download and teach!

This is an A-level lesson on the causes of climate change. It falls under the glaciated landscape unit of the new Edexcel specifications. It can easily be adapted to other specs as The lesson covers the Milankovitch cycles among other factors. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; The Milankovitch cycles effect on long term climate change, the impact of short term causes such as volcanic eruptions, solar output and surface impact (asteroids). Learning resources used in the lesson are; diagrams, video clips, quizzes, 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 an A-level lesson on glaciers. It meets the new Edexcel and Aqa specifications. This is the first lesson of the unit. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of a glacier & glaciation, description of the different types of glaciers, distribution of glaciers today, distribution of glaciers in the last ice age, timeline of glacial and interglacial periods throughout history and glaciers (cryosphere) importance to other earth systems. Learning resources used in the lesson are; map task, peer work, graph analysis, creating a diagram and past paper 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 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 resource inequality. 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; Definition of key resource inequality terms, global resource consumption pattern, distribution of resource reserves, water scarcity distribution, food scarcity distribution, reasons for resource distribution. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, several distribution maps, writing tasks, analysis tasks, several past paper 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 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 revision quiz covering content in the UK physical geography unit of the specification. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. It can be used as a lesson or as revision homework material. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; River processes and landforms, coastal processes and landforms. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Keyword quizzes, diagrams, images, written work, past paper questions. Answers are included for most tasks.

This is a GCSE level lesson on tsunami response. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition an description of tsunamis, tsunami response strategies explained, facts and effects of the Indian ocean 2004 tsunami, assessment of the response to the Indian ocean 2004 tsunami. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clip, written work, analysis tasks, past paper question. Answers are included for some 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 population. It can also easily be used with a GCSE group. The content and skills are relevant to the nee GCSE specs. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population, population facts such as current world population, birth & death rates and natural increase, factors that affect BRs and DRs. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, real time population change weblink, numeracy task calculating natural increase and an analysis task of the factors that influence BRs and DRs. 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 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!

This is an A-level lesson on key terms used in the global governance unit or the superpower unit. The language used are covered in the AQA and Edexcel courses in particular. This is not just a keyword meaning lesson. All the activities are designed to deepen students understanding of the key ideas in this unit. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; geo-politics and geo-political power, hard and soft power, superpower, emerging power and regional power, hegemony, sphere of influence and geo-strategic significance, uni-polar, bi-polar and multi-polar power scenarios and multi-faceted indirect control (neo-colonialism) 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; scenario type tasks, statistical analysis, picture and cartoon analysis, statement sorting activity, a quiz and past paper questions. 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 the drainage basin systems based on the criteria of the new specifications (AQA in particular). Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Features of a drainage basin, why is the drainage basin an open system?, effects of increased precipitation/interception/infiltration on the drainage basin, water balance/budget, flood hydrographs and the factors that influence lag time in a flood event. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, diagrams, water balance graph, flood hydrograph and four (4) short answer questions. 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 the drainage basin then this can be used to encourage reading and research however, the lesson can be taught without one. Now just download and teach!