This is a case study lesson on the Mt St Helens 1980 eruption. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; location of Mt St Helens volcano, identifying the plate boundary that caused the eruption, the primary and secondary impact of eruption and analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of the eruption. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of the Mt St Helens volcano and its boundary, case study worksheet, factsheets on different aspects of the 1980 eruption, writing task and video clips. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 an A-level lesson on global commons. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson looks at the definition of global commons and examines what makes each of the 4 global commons special. 2. The lesson examines the economic concept of the 'tragedy of the commons' and then analyses how each global common is being managed sustainable through global governance. 3. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications. It includes video clips on the concepts being introduced and there are also web links on the management of each common for further reading. 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! 5. This lesson is strong in analysis. Students will be stretched to think about these global issues throughout.

This is an A-level lesson on the effectiveness of global governance. The lesson focuses on the arguments for and against global governance and then reviews case study examples of global governance to assess its effectiveness. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications (in particular the AQA specs). 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 uses video clips, group work and group presentations as the key learning-teaching activities. 4. This lesson is strong in research and analysis.

This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. Content covered in this lesson are what is development, difference between quality of life and standard of living, description of the features of HICs, NEEs and LICs. 2. Resources included: The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter quiz, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group however, it can be used for a GCSE group as well. The lesson introduce learners to the unequal development levels around the world. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The key concepts introduced are features of HICs/LICs, unequal development and the Brandt line. 2. The key skills covered in this lesson are source analysis (video clips), map work and data analysis. 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! 4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There are challenged tasks as well as support resources for low ability students.