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Providing quality tested Geography resources at an affordable price. Take the stress out of your teaching and enjoy what many teachers joined the profession for, working with young people. Please follow & review to help me grow my store!
Chinese Sweat Shops, Impacts of Globalisation, Inside Apple's iPhone factories
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Chinese Sweat Shops, Impacts of Globalisation, Inside Apple's iPhone factories

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates working conditions at Foxconn’s Apple iPhone factory. Pupils learn about the hardships faced within the Chinese manufacturing sector. Students use source images to discuss both the working and living conditions at the Foxconn site, and reflect on why worker suicide is at a record high. The lesson includes a cards sort task, allowing pupils to evaluate the actions of Apple in Shenzhen, as well as supporting video links. Pupils are required to write a diary entry from the perspective of a Foxconn working. 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?
Chinese population distribution, Analysing choropleth maps
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Chinese population distribution, Analysing choropleth maps

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This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils to create and analyse choropleth maps. Pupils use population data to create distribution maps which they later describe and explain using satallite source images. Writing frames are provided to support and guide weaker learners as well as differentiated worksheets. Check out some of my other products relating to China:- Where is China? What physical and human Geography exists 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?
Monsoon climates, The Indian monsoon, Climate graphs
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Monsoon climates, The Indian monsoon, Climate graphs

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about the features and causes of the Indian monsoon. Students improve Geographical skills, producing a climate graph from Mumbai climate data. Next, pupils describe the distribution of rainfall across India, using a choropleth map. Important techniques to support students in improving their accuracy is included. A supporting video clip is used to help visual learners complete a flick book, in which pupils sequence the key stages that result monsoon climates. 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?
Rainforests at risk, Deforestation, The Amazon
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Rainforests at risk, Deforestation, The Amazon

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This two hour KS3 lesson investigates the causes of deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest. Students develop there ability to analyse satellite images through source analysis. Students are required to use graphs to compare deforestation rates across the world. Pupils take part in a full, kinaesthetic full class activity, which improves pupil understanding of key terminology. Pupils are made aware of the global demand for palm oil. A card sort activity teaches pupils about the human practices that result in forest loss and their impact to the environment. 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? How can eco-tourism help to manage rainforests sustainably? Why do tourists visit extreme environments? How does tourism impact Antarctica?
Eco-tourism, Sustainable tourism
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Eco-tourism, Sustainable tourism

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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?
What is development? Describing the distribution of HIC's NIC's & LIC's, Global inequality
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What is development? Describing the distribution of HIC's NIC's & LIC's, Global inequality

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This 1-2 hour lesson investigates the concept of development. Pupils describe the location of countries of contrasting development, and learn to identify global patterns. A game activity is used to reinforce key geographical terms and a writing frame is provided for the written task. **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:- How can we measure development? What are the causes of global inequality? What is Africa like? 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?
Conflict in national parks
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Conflict in national parks

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this two hour KS3 lesson, pupils evaluates the impact of tourism on national parks. Students are required to reflect on the wide range of economic opportunities within national parks, and consider if these positives outweigh problems caused by such use. Students complete a card sort task to categorise tourist impacts. Students use role play cards to identify key issues before taking part in a debate. An engaging cartoon is provided, from which pupils must identify problems that tourists introduce. A conflict matrix is used to reflect on how the wide range of user groups may come into conflict with each other. 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? 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?
Fair trade, Reducing the development gap
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Fair trade, Reducing the development gap

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In this 2 hour KS3 lesson students learn how fair trade can help improve the lives of producers in developing countries. Pupils plot the sources of global foods on a world map and investigate, through role play, the reality of the trade chain. The lesson provides video case study links, highlighting the benefits of fair trade to banana farms in the Caribbean. **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 is Africa like? 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?
Measuring development, Development indicators
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Measuring development, Development indicators

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In this 2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils learn how development indicators can be used to evaluate a countries level of development. The lesson teaches pupils how to identify global patterns in wealth. Model answers are included to improve pupils understanding of how to use and analyse sources. Pupils learn that not all development indicators are reliable, and evaluate the effectiveness of death rate, GNI and HDI. **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? What are the causes of global inequality? What is Africa like? 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?
Investigating Africa's ecology, African climate zones,  Using climate graphs,
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Investigating Africa's ecology, African climate zones, Using climate graphs,

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In this 2-3 hour KS3 lesson, pupils will learn about Africa’s diverse climate and physical environment. Students are introduced to the various biomes that exist across the African continent and learn how animals and plants adapt to the harsh conditions. Geographical skills are developed within the lesson as pupils analyse the climate graphs of four contrasting biomes. **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 is Africa like? 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?
Squatter settlements
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Squatter settlements

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This 2 hour KS3 resource investigates where squatter settlements develop, as well as the impact they have on the people that live there. Pupils use source analysis to describe living conditions and use this knowledge to annotate images of shanty dwellings. A head and tails card sort is used to teach pupils how to add depth to descriptions, when writing answers independently. Various video links are provided relating to both African and India slums. **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 is Africa like? What are Africa’s climate zones? How does quality of life differ between HIC & LIC countries? How can fair trade help to reduce the development gap?
Managing deforestation, Reducing deforestation, Eco-tourism, Sustainable development
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Managing deforestation, Reducing deforestation, Eco-tourism, Sustainable development

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 3 hour lesson teaches students about the strategies used to mitigate against deforestation. Icons are used to initially stimulate discussion about how forest loss might be prevented. Students then evaluate why selective logging practices are more sustainable than clear fell logging. A card sort activity teaches pupils about 8 different strategies used to reduce forest loss. Students then dive deeper into ecotourism, as a way for developing nations to make money from the forest sustainably. Video resources and source annotation are used here to improve pupil understanding. Pupils categorise the social, economic and environmental benefits of eco-tourism in a card sort activity, before finally exploring Yachana Eco-Lodge as a case study example. 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:- Rainforest ecosystems Check out some of my other products relating to Rainforests & Ecosystems:- What is a food chain? What are food webs? What are the major biomes? What are rainforests like? How do animal and plants adapt to the rainforest? Why does deforestation occur in tropical rainforests? Why has deforestation occurred in Malaysia?
Desert adaptations, Plant and animal adaptations, Hot deserts, Desert ecosystems
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Desert adaptations, Plant and animal adaptations, Hot deserts, Desert ecosystems

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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
Plate tectonics, Our cracked Earth, Continental drift, Mantle convection
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Plate tectonics, Our cracked Earth, Continental drift, Mantle convection

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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?
Tsunamis, Japan 2011 tsunami, Investigating earthquake effects, Earthquakes
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Tsunamis, Japan 2011 tsunami, Investigating earthquake effects, Earthquakes

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates what an earthquake is, as well as how they are measured and recorded. A map task used for pupils to reflect on where earthquakes occur. A flow diagram task is included on the causes of earthquakes as well as interactive slides of how seismometers work. A student led role play task is used to teach the Richter scale and card sort task for the Mercalli scale. Additional homework task included. 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?
Indian squatter settlements, Indian shanty towns, Impacts of rapid urbanisation
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Indian squatter settlements, Indian shanty towns, Impacts of rapid urbanisation

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson investigates the development of squatter settlements in Indian cities. Pupils develop their geographic skills by analysing graphs of urban population change. Students reflect on why rural to urban migration occurs and consider the impact this has on housing the urban poor. A video link illustrates the terrible living conditions found within these settlements. Students discover why squatter settlement contribute significant amounts of plastic waste to the worlds oceans and explore the range of strategies being used to combat this. 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?
Assessing India's development, Using development indicators
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Assessing India's development, Using development indicators

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 1-2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils evaluate India’s economic development. Source photographs are used to allow students to reflect on quality of live. Pupils then compare India to other world nations in terms of income and life expectancy. In the following task, students use statistics to create choropleth maps, showing how development varies across India. A question sheet tests understanding of the various measures and stretches more able pupils. 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?
Ocean currents, Ocean gyres, Ocean garbage patches, Movement of ocean plastic
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Ocean currents, Ocean gyres, Ocean garbage patches, Movement of ocean plastic

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! In this 2 hour KS3 lesson, pupils explore why plastic moves through the open ocean to accumulate in ‘garbage patches’. Pupils consider the sources of ocean plastic and reflect on why so much plastic ends up in the ocean. Pupils are expected to produce a short piece of descripting writing, detailing the horrors of ocean garbage patches. Pupils develop their understanding of ocean currents through a heads and tails worksheet, proving support for weaker pupils. Students then label the main ocean gyres on a world map, before completing a comprehension exercise, where they must explain why the Indian ocean lacks an dense accumulation of marine plastic pollution. The lesson includes numerous worksheet activities and supporting video links. 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?
Impacts of marine plastic, Plastic pollution, Ocean plastic, Hazardous plastic
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Impacts of marine plastic, Plastic pollution, Ocean plastic, Hazardous plastic

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches students about the hazards of ocean plastic. Pupils develop their analytical skills, using a line graph to describe the ever increasing production of plastic products. Pupils reflect on how plastic is disposed of, and consider if recycling is really as effective as governments make out. A heads and tails exercise teaches pupils about the impact of ocean plastic, encouraging pupils to elaborate and develop their ideas. Pupils are asked to decide for themselves if enough is being done to tackle this global issue. 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?
Reducing ocean plastic, Addressing the plastic problem, Sustainable solutions
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Reducing ocean plastic, Addressing the plastic problem, Sustainable solutions

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If you like my work, please follow me for more resources and leave a review! This 2 hour KS3 lesson teaches pupils about approaches that reduce ocean plastic pollution. Students learn how the 6r’s (refuse, recycle, redesign, repair, reduce and reuse) help to make our use plastic more sustainable. Pupils explore the benefits of a circular economy, compared to recycling or linear economies. Students are required to provide examples for each of the 6r’s, before engaging in a silent debate, in which they evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of potential solutions. 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?