Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 4 - Consumption & Availability: Energy Key Concepts: The Energy Mix, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Nuclear Power ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates energy consumption and availability through the lens of the ‘energy mix’ and how the options that are available for a country to meet it’s energy needs vary by location and level of development. ⇨ It also focusses on the pros and cons of each source of energy and the impact they may have on water and food. ⇨ This is the fourth lesson in a unit on Resources also available as a lesson bundle. ⇨ It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The concept of a nation’s ‘energy mix’ - ie. the combination of power sources it utilises to meet its needs. ⇨ The global energy mix and how this is changing over time. ⇨ The multiple factors that affect a country’s energy mix. ⇨ A ‘from the front’ taught section on the pros and cons of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. ⇨ An evaluation / analysis of renewables vs. nuclear power. This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 4 - Consumption & Availability: Energy Key Concepts: The Energy Mix, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Nuclear Power ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates energy consumption and availability through the lens of the ‘energy mix’ and how the options that are available for a country to meet it’s energy needs vary by location and level of development. ⇨ It also focusses on the pros and cons of each source of energy and the impact they may have on water and food. ⇨ The lesson is the fourth in Unit 3: Resources on the Diploma course (though can easily be used for A-Level also) also available as a lesson bundle. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The concept of a nation’s ‘energy mix’ - ie. the combination of power sources it utilises to meet its needs. ⇨ The global energy mix and how this is changing over time. ⇨ The multiple factors that affect a country’s energy mix. ⇨ A ‘from the front’ taught section on the pros and cons of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. ⇨ An evaluation / analysis of renewables vs. nuclear power. This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 1 - Ecological Footprint & Carrying Capacity Key Concepts: Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Overshoot This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means of measuring consumption and other associated concepts for IB Diploma students. The lesson is the second in the unit on Resources. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The scale and impact of student’s consumption ⇨ The concept of the Ecological Footprint method, and its pros and cons ⇨ The scale and impact of global consumption ⇨ An illustrated explanation of carrying capacity ⇨ The concept of overshoot and it’s consequences ⇨ The combined impact of all three key concepts This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Course: A-Level (can be used for any syllabus) Topic: Poverty / Resources Lesson: Poverty & the New Global Middle Class Summary: High levels of consumption had generally been confined to HICs until the 1980s. With the advent of truly globalised trade, which lifted millions out of poverty and heralded the rise of the ‘New Global Middle Class’ (NGMC). The importance of this demographic and their rising level of consumption are of critical importance to attempts to ensure a sustainable global future. Key Concepts: Types of poverty, Middle Class, New Global Middle Class This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Included in Lesson: -Presentation: Including all images, text and online links. -Printable Workbook: Corresponds to information in the presentation. -Offline Resources: Offline resource backups are also included. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Course: IB DP Geography (can also be used for A-Level) Unit: Resources Lesson: 1 - Poverty & the New Global Middle Class Key Concepts: Absolute poverty, Extreme poverty, New Global Middle Class This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Included in Lesson: Presentation: Including all images, text and online links. **Printable Workbook: **Corresponds to information in the presentation. Offline Resources: As online often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a 2 hour A-Level / IB Diploma lesson that gives an overview of: /- Drainage basins and the hydrological cycles The lesson is the first in a unit on Freshwater and contains a presentation, handout and offline resources - all the theory is included in the lesson. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. It can also be delivered at GCSE level. Key Question – ‘What are the basic functions of the hydrological cycle?’ This lesson covers the following themes: /- Open and closed systems /- Drainage basins /- Hydrological cycle (inputs / outputs / transfers / stores) 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 labelled, organised, 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!

Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 3 - Consumption & Availability: Water, Land & Food Key Concepts: Embedded water, Water Footprint, Nutrient Transition ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for A-Level students that investigates how much water we use, how we use it and how much water is available. It also focusses on how rising food consumption impacts water and land resources. ⇨ The lesson is the third in a unit on Resources. ⇨ It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The scale and impact of water consumption in HICs, MICs and LICs and how this differs. ⇨ The concept of embedded water, the water footprint method and water exports. ⇨ Global water availability. ⇨ The impact food production has on land use and agricultural land / soil. ⇨ The concept of ‘nutrient transition’ from staple crops to meat in developing countries. ⇨ Explaining trends in food consumption and availability around the world. This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates the long profile of a river through a place based case study of the River Severn. 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. Learning Outcome 1 - 'To know how river landscapes change between the different stages of the River Severn.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Long profile of a river - The different stages of a river - A place based example of the River Severn 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 KS3 lesson that introduces a unit on rivers, beginning with a place study on Egypt in preparation to study the River Nile. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on rivers, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can describe the physical and human geography of Egypt' This lesson covers the following themes: - What is human and physical geography? - Map skills : Identifying human and physical features - A comparison of the UK's geography with that of Egypt - An Egypt country fact check 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 handouts (including SEN) 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 is focused on using ICT to locate and describe the geography of the London 2012 Olympic venues. The interactive nature of the lesson is enjoyable for students and builds on ICT and mapping skills previously developed. This is the fifth lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. In the lesson we look at: - Location of sports venues around the UK - Their surrounding geography - Use of geographic terminology to describe place -OS map skills Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates global patterns and the increase of droughts, floods and 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 how patterns in the world's weather hazards have changed over the last 100 years.' In the lesson we look at: - Types of weather hazards and events - Global distribution and frequency of weather hazards and events 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, higher differentiated resources 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 investigates the causes of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK 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 how (mid-latitude) storms that affect the UK are formed.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes on latitudes and atmospheric circulation cells -Using a weather map to understand how storms form over the atlantic ocean -Investigate 'What is a depression?' -Cut up and sort exercise for storm formation -The jet stream 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 for both teacher and student, 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 investigates the effects of Hurricanes/Typhoons 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 how a tropical cyclone (hurricane / typhoon) can cause extensive social and economic damage to society.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes of hurricanes/typhoons -The geographical location of New Orleans (atlas work) -The causes and conditions that led up to Hurricane Katrina -The immediate and long term effects of the hurricane -What it was like to be in the hurricane 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 for both teacher and student, 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 GCSE lesson that investigates urban challenges and opportunities through a case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering 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 the opportunities and challenges for people living in a megacity due to rapid population growth.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Life in favelas - Opportunities and challenges for rural-urban migrants - Negative multiplier effects / cycle of poverty 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 investigates place knowledge of New Orleans in terms of its human and physical geography with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather and part of a unit bundle and a two part bundle on Hurricane Katrina, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand New Orleans wider physical and human geography and how this impacted on the city during and after Hurricane Katrina.' In the lesson we look at: - New Orleans location. - Its human and physical geography. - How inequality exacerbated the effects of the hurricane. 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 for both teacher and student, 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 GCSE lesson that investigates a variety of river features and how they are formed. 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. This is part 1 of 2 - an enquiry lesson, the second lesson is a consolidation lesson. Both lessons are equal in terms of quality and content, however these processes are vital at GCSE so the second lesson is more guided to ensure the knowledge is secure after completing the enquiry. Aim:- 'To understand that rivers have a range of features and these are formed through erosional and depostional processes.' This lesson covers the following themes: - River features - Erosion and deposition - The role of geology in river formations 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 GCSE lesson that investigates sustainable bottom up development through an urban case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. Learning Outcome 1 - I understand the advantages and disadvantages of community and NGO-led bottom-up strategies for making Rio more sustainable. This lesson covers the following themes: - Key word definition - Comparison of bottom up and top down development - Worldwide examples of bottom up development - In-depth investigation and evaluation of 5 different bottom up projects in Rio's favelas - Higher level worksheet 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 investigates top down development through an urban case study of Rio De Janeiro. The lesson is part of a unit covering urban change and challenges on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages of government led top-down strategies for making Rio more sustainable.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Urban challenges and context for development in Rio - An overview of top down development strategies - An exploration and evaluation of 3 top down case studies in Rio 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!

Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Geography / Ages 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What is the global energy balance / budget and how do feedback loops amplify and regulate it?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: Climate Change: Positive & Negative Feedback Loops Climate Change: Albedo Effect, Permafrost Climate Change: Solar Cycles Climate Change: Orbital (Milankovic) Cycles Climate Change: Global Dimming Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concepts before class so they are well versed and we can simply discuss the topics. You can do this or go through the concepts in class. The lesson includes a presentation and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 3 lesson or 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! https://twitter.com/GeoMasterRes

Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Diploma Geography Course 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What is the atmosphere ? What is the global energy balance?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: Spheres of the Earth - Geosphere, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere etc. The Atmosphere Earth’s Energy Balance Shortwave & Longwave Radiation The Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse Gases Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concepts before class so they are well versed and we can simply discuss the topics. You can do this or go through the concepts in class. The lesson includes a presentation, and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 3 lesson or 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!