If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson develops Geographical skills, teaching pupils to identify height and topographic changes on maps. The lesson overviews colour shading, spot heights and contour lines. Pupils describe changes to elevation across India using a choropleth map. Students then learn how contour lines can be used to describe topography and undertake an activity in which they draw their own topographic map. A mix and match task requires pupils to match hill shapes to their respective topographic (contour) map. 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? Why are map symbols useful? How can we measure distance using maps?

In this 2 hour KS3 lesson pupils will learn why areas flood through a heads and tails exercise. They investigate the social, economic and environmental impacts of flooding through a role play task. Teacher role play prompt questions are included here to direct discussion. A lesson worksheet is used to organise pupils learning throughout the lesson. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Weather topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is the difference between weather and climate? What is the water cycle? How can symbols be used to show weather patterns? How can we describe weather patterns using weather symbols? Is all rainfall produced in the same way? Why does the UK experience the weather it does?

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 2 hour lesson, pupils learn how animals and plants have adapted to survive in the hostile desert environment. A guided reading exercise introduces the various strategies plants use to preserve water, and deal with the extreme temperatures. Pupils then label a diagram of the Saguaro Cactus and explain how these adaptations help the plant to survive. A short video resource is included to highlight the features of opportunistic vegetation such as the resurrection plant. Finally pupils complete a worksheet focusing on the camel and fennec fox, in which they match up the animals adaptations to their purpose. Workbook pintables are provided which follow the PowerPoint lesson. Multiple choice checking for understanding slides are included, as well as links and videos to allow pupils to secure their learning at home. Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- Desert Ecosystems Check out some of my other products relating to Hot Deserts:- Desert Characteristics Desert Opportunities Desert Challenges Desertification Managing Desertification

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the characteristics of eco-tourism. Pupils are taught about the importance of the rainforest. Students engage in a comprehension exercise, to consider why the rainforest should be protected. A video case study is used to improve pupils understanding of the features of eco-tourism destinations. Pupils then analysis source images to identify key characteristics. A card sort task is used to categorise the social, economic and environmental benefits of ecotourism. 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? How can conflict in national parks be managed? Where is the Amazon Rainforests & what is it like? Why is the Amazon Rainforests under threat? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?

This 2 HOUR KS3 lesson investigates the factors influencing mass rural to urban migration in China. Pupils are required to create a comic strip, summarising key messages from a comprehension exercise. The task teaches pupils about the hardship rural migrants experience and addresses the ‘perceived’ benefits of urban life. The lesson includes a case study video link to aid pupil understanding, as well as an additional worksheet task, in which pupils categorise the impacts of rural to urban migration.

If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2-3 hour KS3 lesson introduces the two crust types as well as the four plate boundaries. Pupils learn through a game, as well as a dance, the names of and movement at the different boundaries. A wide range of differentiated worksheets for higher and lower abilities are included on each boundary as well as catchphrase and taboo games as plenary tasks. 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 2-3 hour KS3 lesson introduces the two crust types as well as the four plate boundaries. Pupils learn through a game, as well as a dance, the names of and movement at the different boundaries. A wide range of differentiated worksheets for higher and lower abilities are included on each boundary as well as catchphrase and taboo games as plenary tasks. 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 introductory KS3 lesson to tectonics looks at the structure of the Earth, investigating the crust, mantle and core. The lesson includes a music video to help pupils remember the Earth’s layers, as well as a card-sort task and several learning games. 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?

In this** 2 hour KS3 lesson** pupils describe how both temperature and rainfall vary across the UK. Students investigate how latitude, altitude, ocean currents and winds influence climatic conditions. Class worksheets are included and a source based formative assessment activity. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Weather topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is the difference between weather and climate? What is the water cycle? How can symbols be used to show weather patterns? How can we describe weather patterns using weather symbols? Is all rainfall produced in the same way? Why do floods occur and what are the effects?

In this 1-2 hour KS3 lesson pupils undertake a role play exercise in which they report on UK weather. Template weather scripts, base map and weather symbols are all included as well as a self and peer assessment sheet. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Weather topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is the difference between weather and climate? What is the water cycle? How can we describe weather patterns using weather symbols? Is all rainfall produced in the same way? Why does the UK experience the weather it does? Why do floods occur and what are the effects?

This 1 hour KS3 resource lesson investigates the main differences between weather and climate. Pupils learn how aspects of the weather change over a short term basis and practice locating global climate zones. Understanding is tested through a tour operator task at the end of the lesson. **Bundle and save! This lesson is part of a larger bundle:- ** Weather topic bundle Check out some of my other products relating to weather and climate:- What is the water cycle? How can symbols be used to show weather patterns? How can we describe weather patterns using weather symbols? Is all rainfall produced in the same way? Why does the UK experience the weather it does? Why do floods occur and what are the effects?

This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the detrimental impacts of rapid urbanisation. Pupils start the lesson describing the location of Chongqing, Chinas most polluted city. A video and question worksheet is used to set the scene. Pupils then learn how to elaborate statements through a mix and match exercise. A card sort tasks is used to evaluate the causes and effects and of overpopulation, as well as potential solutions. 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? How developed is China? 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 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 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 hour KS3 lesson investigates how and why companies are able to become global brands. Pupils develop their awareness of the characteristics of transnational co-operations, using Apple as a case study. Pupils engage in a duel-coding activity, learning the benefits of producing and selling goods in lots of countries 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? 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 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.

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.

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?