If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson uses pupil led learning to investigate the hazards volcanoes pose. The lesson then considers how tourism, farming, geothermal energy and resources can encourage people to live near these hazards despite of the danger they present. An independent decision making task is used to test pupils understanding. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tectonic Hazards Topic Bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tectonic Hazards:- What factors effect the risk from natural hazards? What are the layers of the Earth? What are tectonic plates? Why are earthquakes and volcanoes found at plate boundaries? What are earthquakes? Are tsunamis the deadliest natural hazard? Why live in tectonically active regions? How can hazard risk be mitigated?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson explores the concept of extinction. The 65MA dinosaur extinction event is the focus for the activities in this lesson. Pupils use prompt cards and a short experiment style demonstration to explain the impact of the meteorite. Writing frames to this activity are provided, as well as an alternative differentiated activity for lower abilities. Pupils must then complete a group task to research the alternative theories. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Earth’s Story topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Earth’s history:- What was the Big Bang? What is evolution? How did life on Earth evolve?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This three hour KS3 lesson investigates the impact of glaciers on the physical landscape. Pupils learn how ice changes the shape of mountain valleys over time, using key terms to describe the features of such landscapes. The lesson includes a worksheet that guides pupils through the transition of ‘V’ and ‘U’ shaped valleys. Students then identify glacial features on a source image, using written descriptions. Pupils finally undertake a ‘carousel’ style exercise, collecting information about: corries, aretes, pyramidal peaks, glacial troughs, hanging valleys an ribbon lakes. Supporting worksheets included. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- What types of tourism exist? Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the land? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS2 lesson teaches pupils how to use both the four and six point compass. Students test their newly learnt skills though a engaging mapping task. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? Why are map symbols useful? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the diverse landscapes that exist across China. Students learn to classify human and physical features and use satellite images to identify Geographical diversity. A mapping from memory exercise is used to familiarise pupils with China’s varying landscape. An source task is including, prompting pupils to consider how Geography influences population distribution. Check out some of my other products relating to China:- Where is China? How is the population distributed across China? What is rural to urban migration and why does it occur? What are the problems of overpopulation? How developed is China? Was China’s one child policy an example of successful population control?

This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils how to assess development. Pupils are taught how countries are classified into LIC’s, NEE’s and HIC nations. Pupils make an initial judgement on China’s development, before delving deeper, using development indicators to reflect on China’s development. The lesson uses a fun kinaesthetic ‘Top Trumps’ style game to engage learners. Check out some of my other products relating to China:- Where is China? What physical and human Geography exists across China? How is the population distributed across China? What is rural to urban migration and why does it occur? What are the problems of overpopulation? Was China’s one child policy an example of successful population control?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson introduces India as the case study for our ‘Plastic Problem’ unit. Pupils use a fun kinaesthetic activity to assess what their peers know about India. Students then use a question compass to reflect on source images. Pupils develop their Geographical skills, learning how to locate India at a range of scales. Peer assessment is utilised to feedback improvements to the class, developing an awareness of assessment criteria. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?

This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson investigates the strategies used to manage tourism in national parks sustainably. The lesson uses the UK’s Lake District national park as a case study. Students use information cards to fill in a table overviewing the advantages, disadvantages and relative sustainability of seven different approaches. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- What types of tourism exist? Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the land? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

This 1 hour KS3 resource investigates the Sahara desert as a hostile environment. Pupils start by identifying patterns in the distribution of hot deserts, before considering their conditions. Students develop Geographical skills, using climate data to produce climate graphs. The atmospheric circulation model is used to help pupils understand why desert environments have such hot dry weather. A diamond 9 exercise is used to help pupils evaluate the challenges faced in desert environments. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Development topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is development? How can we measure development? What are the causes of global inequality? What are Africa’s climate zones? How do squatter settlements affect peoples quality of life? How does quality of life differ between HIC & LIC countries? How can fair trade help to reduce the development gap?

This 1-2 hour KS3 resource investigates the effectiveness of fair trade at reducing the development gap. Pupils undertake a role play exercise, in which they take on the roles of different employees within the banana trade chain. Participants have to argue why they feel they deserve a particular proportion of the bananas cost. Students then watch a video and consider how fair trade can help improve the quality of life for people growing bananas in Africa?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson investigates the features that attract people to both human and physical landscapes. Students use source images to consider the unique characteristics of coastal, mountainous and urban destinations. Pupils then complete their worksheet, which overviews the features of each area. Students are taught the difference between labels and annotates, and are required to select one area to work on independently. Exemplars and answer sheet included. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- What types of tourism exist? Why has the tourism industry grown? How do glaciers shape the land? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

In this 2 hour KS3 resource pupils investigate the Sahara desert. The lesson teaches pupils how to describe the distribution of desert environments around the world. The students are required to use climate data to produce a climate graph, with subsequent questions testing interpretation skills. A diamond 9 activity is used to evaluate the hostile conditions of desert environments. Information sheets are also provided allowing pupils to research the Sahara desert independently in groups.

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This one hour lesson teaches pupils about the natural beauty of the Lake District national park (England). Students consider the importance of national parks and locate the Lake District on a template map. Students use both video and source images to produce a piece of descriptive writing outlining the characteristics that attract people to this national park. Sentence stems provided to guide weaker learners.

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the differences between producers and consumers. This introductory lesson investigates the range of scales at which businesses operate. Pupils develop Geographical skills, reflecting on global fuel consumption through cartogram analyse. Check out some of my other products relating to Globalisation:- What are products and services? How has employment structure changed in the UK? What is globalisation? What factors have caused globalisation? Why is Apple such a successful global brand? How do conflict minerals affect people living in Africa? Does slavery still exist? (Investigating Apple’s iPhone factories)

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1-2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to use map symbols. Students are initially required to try to identify potential map symbols on an OS image. Understanding is developed through a mix and match task, followed by a fun kinaesthetic ‘pairs’ style activity. Students finally design their own treasure map, being required to write a descriptive paragraph to guide their partner to the buried treasure! Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Geographical skills topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Geographical skills:- Where are the major oceans, countries, continents, rivers and mountains? How can we use a compass? What are lines of latitude and longitude? How can we use 4 & 6 figure grid references? How is height represented on a map? How can we measure distance using maps?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson teaches students the difference between a product and a service. Pupils use an atlas and world map to locate where personal items were manufactured. This introductory lesson illustrates the concepts of global trade and interdependence. Check out some of my other products relating to Globalisation:- What are producers and consumers? How has employment structure changed in the UK? What is globalisation? What factors have caused globalisation? Why is Apple such a successful global brand? How do conflict minerals affect people living in Africa? Does slavery still exist? (Investigating Apple’s iPhone factories)

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson introduces the concept of globalisation. Students reflect on why they know so much about celebrities they have never met, can watch sporting events in foreign nations and eat food from around the world. Check out some of my other products relating to Globalisation:- What are products and services? What are producers and consumers? How has employment structure changed in the UK? What is globalisation? What factors have caused globalisation? Why is Apple such a successful global brand? How do conflict minerals affect people living in Africa? Does slavery still exist? (Investigating Apple’s iPhone factories)

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the various types of tourism. Students first discover what separates tourism from travel. Pupils are required to organise a holiday package for different customer types, before justifying why each aspect of the holiday has been selected for their chosen customer. A mix and match card sort is used to teach students about the vast range of tourism opportunities and environments. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Tourism topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to Tourism:- Why has the tourism industry grown? Why do coasts, mountains and cities attract visitors? How do glaciers shape the landscape? What are the features of a glaciated landscape? Why does conflict exist in national parks? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

In this 1 hour KS3 lesson, students are given a introductory overview of Africa. Pupils recap the continents of the world, and play a competitive ‘splat’ game, testing learners knowledge. A true or false exercise is used to introduce the continent, and is used to create a short fact list about Africa. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Development topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is development? How can we measure development? What are the causes of global inequality? What are Africa’s climate zones? How do squatter settlements affect peoples quality of life? How does quality of life differ between HIC & LIC countries? How can fair trade help to reduce the development gap?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 1 hour KS3 lesson investigates the influence of India’s physical Geography on the distribution of its major cities. Pupils produce a choropleth map to show how elevation changes across the country. Students describe this map, developing analytical skills and consider why Indian cities may contribute significantly to ocean plastic. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- India & The Plastic Problem Check out some of my other products relating to India & The Plastic Problem:- Why is plastic hazardous? Where is India and what is it like? How does India’s physical Geography influence the location of its major cities? Why does India have a monsoon climate? How do ocean gyres move plastic pollution? How developed is India? Why does India have so many squatter settlements? What are the impacts of marine plastic waste? How can plastic waste be reduced?