This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Africa and Ghana. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on development, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘With detailed place knowledge, I can describe Africa and Ghana." This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of Africa - A detailed study of Ghana - Development - Core and periphery (challenge) 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 '16-18’ lesson that investigates river discharge and it’s relationships to channel characteristics, stream flow and hydraulic radius, for A-Level and IB Diploma students. While it is purposely not A-Level exam board specific the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on freshwater and rivers. Key Aim: Define stream / river discharge and examine its relationship to: Stream flow Channel characteristics Hydraulic radius 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. To protect my work on TES I have zipped the worksheets together, however I hope you have an indication of what they look like in the preview files. When you download they are easily unzippable on Windows or Mac. 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 population 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 reasons for past and present trends in population growth and economic investment and growth, using Rio De Janeiro as a case study.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Population growth - Rural to urban migration - Push / Pull Factors - Interpreting population charts 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 GCSE 1 hour lesson that covers land use and land use changes through ARCGIS - Though you could use another program easily. The lesson is part of a unit on urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. The lesson is geared up for ARCGIS and contains clear and detailed instructions on how to work through the activities, however you could take the concept and apply it to other software without much effort. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the characteristics of different urban land uses and the factors that influence land-use type.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Commercial, residential, industrial land uses. - How to identify land uses, using a map and satellite images. - Common map characteristics of residential and commercial areas. The lesson's core task is to use mapping software to identify 5 areas and describe the urban form, this will build students skills for later in the unit. 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 KS3 lesson that introduces oil / fossil fuels and energy consumption in the UK. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand non-renewable energy sources, their impacts, how we use energy in the UK and how this may change in the future.’ This lesson covers the following themes: - Surprising uses of oil - How competition leads to conflict including a video on the current South China Sea escalation - Peak oil - How fossil fuels are formed - Changing energy consumption in the UK 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, differentiated 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 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!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the location of football clubs in the UK as the starter lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand how to use an atlas to plot cities on a map and then describe and explain the distribution of football teams around the UK.’ In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Key geographical terms 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 handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a challenge task included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces basic development indicators - standard of living and quality of life and evaluates ways of measuring development. The lesson is part of a unit on development on the Eduqas spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I know what is meant by development / SoL and QoL' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I know how we can measure different levels of development using different indicators' In the lesson we look at: -Standard of living -Quality of life -Measurable indicators -Key words of development -Positive multiplier effect of education -Evaluation usefulness of indicators 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 full 1 hour lesson that introduces manufacturing and the multiplier effect 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 benefits of manufacturing. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 4 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. This lesson covers: - Manufacturing - The multiplier effect and reasons for China's rise - Quality of Life - Standard of Living Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what manufacturing is' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how manufacturing has improved lives in the city.' In the lesson we look at the favourable conditions that gave rise to mass manufacturing in China and the benefits that this has for a society, there's some really strong geography here. 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 full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully labelled worksheets with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These lessons take hours to make so please take the time to leave a quick review. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces Rural - Urban Migration to 11-14 year olds. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples such as rural-urban migration in Brazil. It consists of 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets, including homework. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what peoples lives are like in rural China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I can explain what makes people move from the countryside to the city.' The lesson covers: - The concept of push pull factors - Push pull factors in China - City life in china, building into the next lesson in the sequence 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. The lesson includes a full 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. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces what fossil fuels are to KS3 students, it is part of a unit on Energy & Climate Change. Learning Outcome - 'I understand what fossil fuels are and why they are important.' It includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions etc. and differentiated handouts for the main activity.

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that introduces urban site, situation and connectivity 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 spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how site, situation and connectivity of a megacity, at various scales have affected its growth and function.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Megacities - Urban growth - Economic change - Regeneration - Site situation and connectivity 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. I have also included a sample question in the pack for G&T students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Hurricanes/Typhoons and Mid-latitude storms with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand where 2 of the world’s most damaging weather hazards occur and will begin understand why this is.' In the lesson we look at: -Differences between tropical storms and mid-latitude storms. -The distribution of tropical and mid-latitude storms. -Global atmospheric circulation (including a cut out and colour diagram). -Why seasons happen. -An interactive plenary. 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 help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that focuses on the area around the Emirates Stadium in London. The lesson presents a variety of positive and negative viewpoints on sporting regeneration and is the third lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. Learning Outcome 1 – 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages that building a new football stadium can bring to a place.‘ In the lesson we look at: -Sport - Social and economic factors of sport as a regenerative driver. - Local stakeholder analysis -Geography of place and space -Key geographical terms 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 handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also challenge tasks included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the area around the Emirates Stadium in London using Ordinance Survey Maps (included) as the second lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can find out where the Emirates Stadium is and analyse the human geography in the surrounding area by using map symbols. In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Geography of place and space -Key geographical terms 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 handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There are also a differentiated sheets for higher and lower level students included. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!