This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what a superpower is and what their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence is to A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the second in a unit on Globalisation. Key Question – ‘How Does Globalisation Vary Spatially?’ This lesson covers the following themes: What are global superpowers? What is their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence? What are two named examples of global superpowers? How do they differ? Concepts: Hard power Soft Power Neocolonialism Emerging Economies Military Industrial Complex Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. The pack also includes a selection of wider reading on Globalisation at A-Level and IB Diploma. I compress all my lesson materials to protect my work and also to make downloading easier - please see sample image. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :) Happy teaching!

Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit) L1 - How do we use the earth as a natural resource? This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: • Spheres of the earth and how are they link together. • What resources we need from the earth. • Whether resources are renewable or non-renewable. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

KEY STAGE 3 GEOGRAPHY – HAZARDS UNIT (8 LESSON UNIT) L8 – HAZARDS REPORT ASSESSMENT The assessment for this unit requires students to: • Transfer their knowledge of tectonic hazards to any hazard type of their choosing. • Describe and explain their chose hazard – tropical cyclone, cold snaps, heatwave, tsunami, tornado etc. • Explain the impacts of two chosen hazard events at two contrasting levels of development. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson mini or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the One Child Policy to KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on population control policies. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what the One Child Policy is and why it was needed.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the impact of the one child policy.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of the One Child Policy The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the pros and cons of its energy industry through social, economic and environmental impacts. The lesson is the seventh lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself / natural resources. It is also included in a 3 part bundle on Russia. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand the social, environmental and economic impacts of Russia's energy economy' This lesson covers the following themes: - Recap of Russian geography - The environmental, social and economic impacts of the energy industry in Russia Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates storm or flood hydrographs. The lesson is part of a unit covering 'Topic 3: Why is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK and what are the processes that shape them?' on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. Aim:- 'To be able to read a flood hydrograph and understand the human and physical geography reasons why areas flood.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Human and physical factors - How to read a hydrograph - How to identify different patterns in hydrographs - Exam practice question Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the concept of the multiplier effect in a development context. The lesson is the third lesson of a unit on development focussed on Ghana, though the nearly all of the lesson is non-country specific and can easily be changed to suit another country. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on development / Ghana. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can explain what the 'multiplier effect' is and how it positively This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of northern and southern Ghana and their differences - An insight into what life is like in rural areas in northern Ghana - Development challenges that exist in northern Ghana Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces pollution in China to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the causes and effects of urban and industrial pollution. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 5 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the causes of environmental pollution in China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the negative social effects of environmental pollution in China.' In the lesson we look at: - Causes and effects of pollution in China - A drama based activity that requires imagination and group work - An extended piece of writing The lesson is designed to be visually engaging, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a quick review as these lessons take a lot of time and effort! Happy teaching!

This is a quick map task that can be included at the start of a unit or lesson on Russia. Students have a map of the country with key geographical features marked. On the screen there is a summary of the places they need to plot on to the map, with some brief information about each. This is intended to be done at the beginning of the class and requires little to know previous knowledge of the country. This task is part of a 3 part series of lessons and is included in a separate bundle on Russia and its natural resources. Please feel free to review my resources!

Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit) L2 - How are rocks a natural resource? This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: • Timeline of the earth. • Types of rocks and rock processes. • Rocks in technology and energy. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit) L8 - Local Sustainability Fieldwork Report This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: • Fieldwork techniques • Data presentation techniques • Sustainability. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces China to Key Stage 3 students through a picture exercise and an atlas enquiry task. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can describe China's location and key human and physical geographical characteristics and explain why they are important.' This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of the physical and human geography of China - Map and atlas skills - Understanding and interpreting challenging geographic data relating to countries. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what drainage basins and open systems are for A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on freshwater and rivers. **Key Aim: ** "To analyse the drainage basin as an open system with: Inputs: Precipitation of varying type and intensity Outputs: Evaporation and transpiration Flows: Infiltration, throughflow, overland flow and base flow Stores: Including vegetation, soil, aquifers and the cryosphere Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. If there are any issues with the files or if links are broken I’m happy to help. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that covers population and spatial urban growth through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how population growth has affected the pattern of spatial growth and changing urban functions and land use in Rio de Janeiro.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Urban growth - Urban function - Land use and change - Economic change - Regeneration - Mapping; satellite images The lesson looks at the factors that shaped Rio in the first place focusing on place, space and scale. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces the Burgess Model, urbanisation, counter-urbanisation, sub-urbanisation, de-industrialisation and regeneration through a case study of New York City. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change on the Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand that urban population, distribution and spatial growth change over time.' In the lesson the students will explore a variety of locations in New York City ranging from CBD to the Outer Suburbs using 3D models and satellite images to identify changes in a standard set of attributes. As the journey commences we will highlight spatial links and difference between places. The Burgess model is applied at every step. New York was chosen as the subject to give some students some variety of place rather than simply focusing on the UK. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!