An introduction lesson for Topic 7 (People and the Biosphere) for GCSE Edexcel B. The lesson looks at the definition of a biome, examples, location and reasons globally for the location of these biomes. There are exam relevant facts for each biome located too.
The second lesson (7.1b) looking at the 4 local factors that influence biome distribution. Biotic and abiotic factors are also looked at with a consieration of how they interlink
A summary lesson consolidating pupil knowledge through activities that look at re-cap, exam technique, practice questions and a checklist to encourage pupils to take a responsibility for their own learning.
A lesson involving links to the UK climate (temperature and precipitation) while also looking at the causes of Thunder and Lightning. Lots of videos and ideas for pupils to think about lightning safety.
Lesson 8 looks at methods to conserve the taiga biome. 3 are considered - national parks, wilderness areas and selective forestry. Pupils then consider reasons to conserve or exploit the taiga biome
A summary lesson for Topic 8 (Forests Under Threat) Geography GCSE Edexcel B - checklist, exam question, formative assessment and a range of activities to consolidate pupil knowledge
A range of activities looking at how Geography links to Christmas - traditions around the world which pupils can plot on a map as well as discuss. Lots of activities to do including a wordsearch, mind map and quiz!
OCR B GCSE lesson looking at the physical and human causes of development being affected, Rostow’s stages of development and different types of aid
Link to Topic 6 (Development Dynamics) from the specification
Mainly for OCR B GCSE but can be adapted for KS3 - a lesson looking at climate change impacts with a focus on social, economic and environmental aspects from a UK and worldwide perspective!
A KS4 lesson for year 10/11 (can be used for KS3 and adapted) looking at River landforms linked to OCR B Specification (Topic 3) as well as Edexcel B (Topic 4)
The lesson looks at intro to rivers, river profile, nad the main landforms found in the upper course of a river - v-shaped valley and waterfalls.