This resource contains a summary of three recent articles about different solutions to the prominent issue of too much plastic in our oceans, as highlighted by Blue Planet.
The three articles summarise three different approaches to the issue and can easily be compared and assessed against each other. They can be used as stimulus material for a longer writing piece by KS3 and KS4 geography students or in PSHE or citizenship classes.
They would be particularly suitable to give to students after they have watched a YouTube clip on the state of plastics in our oceans - there are many clips from Blue Planet suitable for this.
A detailed lesson plan suitable for KS3 and KS4 geography students. Successfully used in interview. Includes timings for a one hour lesson on plastics in the ocean for ‘geography in the news’ interview theme.
Also includes opportunities for differentiation, starters, plenaries and links to assessment objectives.
An AQA GCSE Geography exam style question and mark scheme worth 6 marks, testing pupils AO1 and AO2 skills.
Question requires students to analyse impacts of the recent volcanic eruption in Hawaii. Social and environmental impacts are clear from the photograph, students will have to use own knowledge to bring in economic impacts.
A beautifully designed presentation celebrating the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
Includes facts about her life and stunning photographs.
The presentation ends with a 10 question quiz and answers.
This resource would be perfect for tutor time at school.
Tropical or botanical themed tray labels.
Downloads are A4 size with 4 labels to a page. Can be trimmed to be large or small labels.
Available to download as pdf or image format which can be printed or uploaded to PPT to add custom labels digitally.
Includes common classroom resource labels plus a blank sheet to add your own labels.
This 1 hour lesson was designed for an interview for Head of Department with Year 11 mixed ability studying for the AQA GCSE specification (I was successful). It was designed as an introductory lesson to the Changing Economic World section of the specification and students will learn what the development gap is and how it can be measured using a range of indicators. It ends by giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning through exam practice and to self assess against clear success criteria.
The lesson is a comprehensive introduction to the development gap and indicators and comes with a double sided A3 worksheet (this can be adapted to suit your needs). It also comes with a complete lesson plan.
The learning outcomes are:
• (AO1) Students can identify a range of social and economic development indicators
• (AO2) Students can explain the limitations of the indicators
• (AO2 & AO3) Students can answer a GCSE style exam question by critically using a range of indicators to suggest the development level of a country
AQA GCSE Specification:
• Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment / Section B: Changing Economic World
• Key Idea: There are global variations in economic development and quality of life.
• Content: Different economic and social measures of development & their limitations.
Differentiation:
• Bronze, Silver and Gold (BSG) targets to stretch and challenge all abilities = denoted by medal icons on PPT
• Additional challenge questions = shown next to black medal icon on PPT
A fun and engaging revision activity for AQA GCSE Geography topic: UK River Landscapes
Objective: students to identify 5 hidden truths in a passage covering the all areas of the theory of the Rivers topic (no case study detail).
Can be adapted for silent independent work, pairs, groups or as a whole class activity. Includes full instructions for all versions plus an extension activity whereby students have to correct the passage. Includes complete set of answers plus corrected version of the passage for the extension activity so students can self or peer assess.
Suitable for use as a revision activity, intervention work, starter or plenary. Will help identify student misconceptions. Can be completed as a competitive game.
instructions:
Hidden amongst many the lies are 5 hidden truths. The objective is to find them.
• Individual (5 mins):
Students should read the passage and highlight or underline the 5 hidden truths.
• Pairs or Teams (10 mins):
One person reads the passage with the truths highlighted in bold to their partner or teammates; intonating and pausing for effect to try and trick the other players. When one of the listeners thinks they have heard a true statement; they must either say ‘”truth” or raise their hand. If they are correct; they receive a point. If they are incorrect; the reader receives a point. For every truth the reader successfully smuggles; the reader also receives a point at the end of passage when they reveal the answers to the other players.
• Whole Class (10 mins):
The class can try to beat their teacher as the teacher reads the passage and the class listens carefully. Students should raise their hands if they think they hear a truth. Points are awarded as above to either the teacher or the class.
Alternatively the teacher can read the passage and students silently list any true statements they hear; at the end of the passage the teacher can reveal the answers and students can self-assess; awarding themselves a mark out of 5 (one for each correctly identified truth).
• Extension (15 mins):
Correct the false statements (paragraphs could be shared between students).
Pastel themed tray labels.
Downloads are A4 size with 4 labels to a page. Can be trimmed to be large or small labels.
Available to download as pdf or image format which can be printed or uploaded to PPT to add custom labels digitally.
Includes common classroom resource labels plus a blank sheet to add your own labels.
Three eye catching display posters for Geography. Includes the quotes:
“There has never been a more important time to study geography.”
“Without geography, you’re nowhere.”
“Geography students hold the key to solving the world’s problems.”
All three come with an eye-catching photograph and white space at the bottom for teachers to add any notices e.g. an event or who to contact to find out more.
Ideal to inspire students as a classroom display or to use to encourage students to select GCSE or A Level geography when picking options.
Available in JPEG and PDF format.
This bundle includes four high-quality workbooks designed to accompany the BBC Bitesize revision website.
The topics in this bundle cover the AQA GCSE Geography specification for Paper 1, Section B - The Living World.
Topics include:
Ecosystems (UK pond example)
Tropical rainforests (Amazon and Malaysian rainforest case studies)
Hot deserts (Thar Desert case study)
Cold environments
The workbooks consist of simple comprehension style questions and tables to complete to summarise the core knowledge and define keywords.
The answers to all of the questions can be found on the BBC Bitesize website and a QR codes are provided for the relevant webpages.
The workbooklets are accessible, free of clutter and easy to complete to allow students to focus on the knowledge content rather than the task.
They are particularly suitable for:
Independent revision
Lower ability students (accessing grades 1 to 4)
Students who have missed significant content
EAL students
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
3.1.2.2 – Tropical Rainforests
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 A - The Living World - Ecosystems
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 A - The Living World - Tropical Rainforests
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!
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
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.
A workbook to accompany the BBC Bitesize revision website.
The workbook consists of simple comprehension style questions and tables to complete to summarise the core knowledge and define keywords.
The answers to all of the questions can be found on the BBC Bitesize website and a QR code is provided for the relevant webpages.
This 7 page workbook is suitable for GCSE students studying the AQA specification for Geography.
It is accessible, free of clutter and easy to complete to allow students to focus on the knowledge content rather than the task.
It is particularly suitable for:
Independent revision
Lower ability students (accessing grades 1 to 4)
Students who have missed significant content
EAL students
A visual progress tracker to give students the ‘bigger picture’ and record their end of topic tests and reflect on their results and progress in comparison to their target grades. Includes visual icons to help engage students.
Also includes alternative options depending on what your school has chosen. These are in red font so you can simply delete the appropriate option, drag the correct icon into the box and change the font to black.
Designed to be stuck into the front/back of each book.
A workbook to accompany the BBC Bitesize revision website.
The workbook consists of simple comprehension style questions and tables to complete to summarise the core knowledge and define keywords.
The answers to all of the questions can be found on the BBC Bitesize website and a QR code is provided for the relevant webpages.
This 10 page workbook is suitable for GCSE students studying the AQA specification for Geography.
It is accessible, free of clutter and easy to complete to allow students to focus on the knowledge content rather than the task.
It is particularly suitable for:
Independent revision
Lower ability students (accessing grades 1 to 4)
Students who have missed significant content
EAL students
A workbook to accompany the BBC Bitesize revision website.
The workbook consists of simple comprehension style questions and tables to complete to summarise the core knowledge and define keywords.
The answers to all of the questions can be found on the BBC Bitesize website and a QR code is provided for the relevant webpages.
This 7 page workbook is suitable for GCSE students studying the AQA specification for Geography.
It is accessible, free of clutter and easy to complete to allow students to focus on the knowledge content rather than the task.
It is particularly suitable for:
Independent revision
Lower ability students (accessing grades 1 to 4)
Students who have missed significant content
EAL students
A workbook to accompany the BBC Bitesize revision website.
The workbook consists of simple comprehension style questions and tables to complete to summarise the core knowledge and define keywords.
The answers to all of the questions can be found on the BBC Bitesize website and a QR code is provided for the relevant webpages.
This 7 page workbook is suitable for GCSE students studying the AQA specification for Geography.
It is accessible, free of clutter and easy to complete to allow students to focus on the knowledge content rather than the task.
It is particularly suitable for:
Independent revision
Lower ability students (accessing grades 1 to 4)
Students who have missed significant content
EAL students
This resource is designed for the AQA GCSE Geography specification.
Paper 1 - Section A - The Living World - The Living World and includes all four sections:
Ecosystems
Tropical rainforests
Hot deserts
Cold environments
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 and teaching tool for GCSE Geography!