This lesson aims to get students to gain a better understanding of the continents and oceans and their location in the world. In addition to this it gets student to think about the way in which a 2D map is created and therefore the representation of continents/countries on a map. By the end of the lesson students will be able to answer the following key questions: What is the difference between countries, continents and oceans? Where are the continents and oceans located? What are the different map projections and why are they used?

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: - The physical characteristics of a hot desert. - The interdependence of climate, water, soils, plants, animals and people. - How plants and animals adapt to the physical conditions. - Issues related to biodiversity NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE Specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Urban Issues and Challenges. The main aim of this lesson is cover the following element of the specification: An example of an urban regeneration project to show: • reasons why the area needed regeneration • the main features of the project. NOTE: If page numbers are mention then the figure is either already on the powerpoint or all relevant writing can be found in the factfile provided. If you would prefer to use the actual textbook this is the Cambridge gcse book. NOTE: This lesson is good to follow on from my other lessons on Birmingham which are linked to the UK’s major city element.

This lesson is the first part of the major UK city you must cover in the new AQA GCSE specification. This lesson aims to cover the following element from the specification: How urban change has created opportunities: • social and economic: cultural mix, recreation and entertainment, employment, integrated transport systems • environmental: urban greening NOTE = When it refers to page numbers, please use the factfile attached

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: - An overview of the distribution and characteristics of large scale natural global ecosystems. NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.

This lesson is based around the new AQA A Level specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Water and Carbon Cycles. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: 3.1.1.2 – The water cycle Drainage basins as open systems – inputs and outputs, to include precipitation, evapotranspiration and runoff; stores and flows, to include interception, surface, soil water, groundwater and channel storage; stemflow, infiltration overland flow, and channel flow. Concept of water balance. Any pages referenced are from the Oxford physical textbook. Please note I do not own the rights to any of the images used in this powerpoint.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: - Causes of desertification – climate change, population growth, removal of fuel wood, overgrazing, over-cultivation and soil erosion. NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: - Strategies used to reduce the risk of desertification – water and soil management, tree planting and use of appropriate technology. NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: - The balance between components. - The impact on the ecosystem of changing one component.

This lesson is the third part of the major city you must cover in the new AQA GCSE specification. This lesson aims to cover the following element from the specification: - how urban growth has created challenges: • managing urban growth – slums, squatter settlements • providing clean water, sanitation systems and energy • providing access to services – health and education • reducing unemployment and crime • managing environmental issues – waste disposal, air and water pollution, traffic congestion.

This lesson is based around the new AQA A Level specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Water and Carbon Cycles. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: 3.1.1.3 – Global distribution, and size of major stores of carbon – lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, atmosphere. Factors driving change in the magnitude of these stores over time and space, including flows and transfers at plant, sere and continental scales. Photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, combustion, carbon sequestration in oceans and sediments, weathering. Any pages referenced are from the Oxford physical textbook. Please note I do not own the rights to any of the images used in this powerpoint.

This lesson aims to get students to think and learn about the location of key cities/towns across the UK. In addition to this it also ensures students have a clear understanding of the differences between: Great Britain, The United Kingdom and The British Isles.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE Specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Urban Issues and Challenges. The main aim of this lesson is cover the following element of the specification: An example of how urban planning is improving the quality of life for the urban poor. NOTE = This lesson follows on nicely from the major city lessons which focus on Mumbai.

This lesson aims to show students the 3 different types of geography: physical, human and environmental. Students will be able to answer the following key questions by the end of the lesson: What are the different types of geography? What is the differences between the types of geography? NOTE - I do not own the rights to the video.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE Specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Urban Issues and Challenges. The main aim of this lesson is cover the following element of the specification: Features of sustainable urban living: • water and energy conservation • waste recycling • creating green space.

This lesson is the second part of the major city you must cover in the new AQA GCSE specification. This lesson aims to cover the following element from the specification: - how urban growth has created opportunities: • social: access to services – health and education; access to resources – water supply, energy • economic: how urban industrial areas can be a stimulus for economic development NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the factfile document attached.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: A case study of a tropical rainforest to illustrate: - Causes of deforestation – subsistence and commercial farming, logging, road building, mineral extraction, energy development, settlement, population growth - Impacts of deforestation – economic development, soil erosion, contribution to climate change. NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE Specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Urban Issues and Challenges. The main aim of this lesson is cover the following element of the specification: - How urban transport strategies are used to reduce traffic congestion.

This lesson aims to get students use to using an atlas and being able to identify countries, towns, cities and oceans using the index of an Atlas. In addition to this it teaches students how to write an accurate geographical description. By the end of the lesson students will be able to answer the following key questions: How do we use an atlas to find places? How do we write a geographical description?

This lesson is based around the new AQA GCSE specification. This is a lesson in the unit titled Living World. The main aim of this lesson is to cover the following element of the specification: A case study of a hot desert to illustrate: - Development opportunities in hot desert environments: mineral extraction, energy, farming, tourism NOTE - When it refers to page numbers please refer to the information provided.