An in-depth analysis of the exam questions asked for this topic for the AQA GCSE Geography specification between 2018 and 2023.
This summary is for the following specification:
3.1 – Living with the physical environment
3.1.2 – The living world
3.1.2.4 – Cold Environments
This summary includes:
Exam Question Summary
An accessible summary of all the exam questions asked for this topic in a simple-to-read table format from 2018 to 2023.
Exam Question Analysis
In-depth analysis of the questions asked, including common command words, marks available and assessment objectives
Specification Assessed
A table showing which areas of the specification have been assessed in exams over the years.
Assessment and detailed mark scheme for an end of topic test on weather and climate.
28 marks, should take approximately 40 minutes for students to complete.
Aimed at KS3 students.
In Microsoft Word Format so it can be adapted as required.
A highly detailed scheme of work aimed at KS3 geography students learning about weather and climate.
Includes learning objectives, starters, plenaries, suggested activities and assessment points.
Could be used to create detailed lesson plans.
This lesson is designed for GCSE AQA Geography students completing the specification point:
River Landscapes UK - Distinctive fluvial landforms result from different physical processes - an example of a UK river to identify its major landforms of erosion and deposition
It includes a presentation, step-by-step instructions and WAGOLL to enable students to use the Digimap for schools software to plot the major landforms of the River Tees (it can be adapted to use for different case studies). Students will produce a map of the course of the River Tees with details of its major landforms and summaries of how they are formed. This lesson is an excellent opportunity to enhance students’ map work skills.
NB - this lesson does require a login for Digimap for Schools website (there is space to put these details on the PPT and worksheet).
Includes ‘further thinking’ activities to stretch higher ability students.
A survey for students to complete to help them evaluate their areas of strength and challenges and to help the teacher get to know the student and how best to support them going forward.
Complete GCSE AQA Geography lesson for students to learn the features of a drainage basin, draw a long profile of a river and explain why the river profile changes.
Includes simple starter activity to engage students, success criteria, teacher explaination, fun ‘snap-chat’ style fact learning activity for the features of a drainage basin, instructions on how to plot the long profile of the River Tees and simple exam practice (students study WAGOLL and delete the incorrect words).
Plotting the long profile of the River Tees introduces students to the different landforms found along there and is excellent practice to develop their graph skills. It also includes a WAGOLL so students can self assess.
This is designed to be lesson 1 of the AQA GCSE Geography ‘UK River Landscapes’ topic but can be adapted to suit KS3 or KS5.
An in-depth analysis of the exam questions asked for this topic for the AQA GCSE Geography specification between 2018 and 2023.
This summary is for the following specification:
3.1 – Living with the physical environment
3.1.2 – The living world:
3.1.2.1 - Ecosystems
3.1.2.2 - Tropical Rainforests
3.1…2.3 - Hot Deserts
3.1.2.4 – Cold Environments
This summary includes:
Exam Question Summary
An accessible summary of all the exam questions asked for this topic in a simple-to-read table format from 2018 to 2023.
Exam Question Analysis
In-depth analysis of the questions asked, including common command words, marks available and assessment objectives.
Specification Assessed
A table showing which areas of the specification have been assessed in exams over the years.
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes - River Landscapes in the UK
The resource includes:
A list of key vocabulary and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Printable flashcards with back to back keywords and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography vocabulary list for this topic.
A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes:
Coastal Landscapes in the UK
River Landscapes in the UK
Glacial Landscapes in the UK
The resource includes:
A list of key vocabulary and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography specification for all three options in Paper 1 Section C.
Printable flashcards with back to back keywords and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography vocabulary list for these topic.
A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes - Glacial Landscapes in the UK
The resource includes:
A list of key vocabulary and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Printable flashcards with back to back keywords and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography vocabulary list for this topic.
A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section C - UK Physical Landscapes - Coastal Landscapes in the UK
The resource includes:
A list of key vocabulary and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Printable flashcards with back to back keywords and definitions from the AQA GCSE Geography vocabulary list for this topic.
A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section C - Physical Landscapes in the UK
The resource includes:
A student-friendly revision checklist of the required knowledge of the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
This includes knowledge for:
UK Physical Landscapes Overview
Coastal Landscapes in the UK
River Landscapes in the UK
Glacial Landscapes in the UK
It also includes red, amber and green tick boxes so students can identify areas of strength and areas to focus on in their revision.
A brilliant revision tool for GCSE Geography!