The Colossus of Rhodes is familiar to almost everyone. Its history begins with the siege of Demetrios Poliorketes, successor of Alexander the Great, in 305 BC. When Demetrios was defeated, he abandoned all his siege machinery on Rhodes. The Rhodians decided to express their pride by building a triumphal statue of their favourite god, Helios. The task was assigned to the sculptor Chares of Lindos, a pupil of Lysippos himself, and twelve years (from 304 to 292 BC) were needed to complete it. It has been proposed that a new statue should be erected to replace the lost Colossus, your students task is to discuss the pros and cons of this and what, if any, social, economic or environmental impacts this may have on the area, both in the long and short term. Your students shall then conclude whether they personally think a new statue is a good idea or not.

This unit of work encourages students to appreciate the links between music and Geography, through traditional music and Eurovision. Why music is popular, the many genres and when music is used is studied and investigated for its links. Traditions from Brazil, China, England, India, and Russia are investigated for their similarities in instruments, dances, and festivals. Music as an economic activity is explored, in addition to festivals in the United Kingdom and why they maybe located where they are. Local venues to the students, both indoors and outdoors, are investigated for their suitability for hosting a music festival. The history and who participates in Eurovision is discussed with the positive and negative impacts of having such an event hosted in their country or town. How such an event can cause community conflict through economic, social, and environmental impacts, as well as how these events could be made more sustainable are explored. The unit concludes with the students designing a brand and logo for a sustainable music festival at their school. The final designs are then peer assessed. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within this booklet, including, gathering research from print, annotating maps, their thoughts, and ideas, calling on their local knowledge and effectively assessing other work. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation or Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

Nine quick multiple choice questions covering the history of Halloween and why it’s celebrated. Perfect for a lesson or assembly introduction, or for tutor time. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation or Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

This 50 page booklet allows students to explore Russia through a variety of activities both students and teacher lead. Chapters include, amongst others: Where Are We Talking About? Why Visit Russia? Where In Russia? What Is Russia’s Climate Like? Who Makes Up Russia? What Have We Borrowed? What’s Russia’s Culture Like? What Are Matryoshka Dolls? Seeing The Sites What Is The Winter Palace? Who Is ‘The Motherland Calls?’ The Galapagos Of Russia? Why Visit The Metro? What Is The Route Of The Tsars? Have I Seen There Before? What Does Russia Produce? What is Russia’s Role In The UN? What happened To Princess Anastasia?

Here is a chance for your students to get a little creative. In groups they need to use information they have gathered from studying tribes to create their own. A spider diagram is provided to help them include as much information as possible

Believed to have been living in the Kalahari Desert for over 80,000 years, the San People are thought to be the world’s most ancient race. This independent research-based lesson helps the students to develop their understanding of life and surviving in a harsh environment. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation or Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

Not many of us consider where our early morning cup of coffee comes from, or at least no further than the kitchen cupboard or local supermarket, but the humble coffee bean has been on quite a journey. Today the largest producer of the coffee bean is Brazil; however there are thousands of coffee estates across the world. These worksheets looks at where coffee is grown, how it is believed to have been discovered and the journey the coffee bean takes from the plant to our kitchens.

These four worksheets help students to understand climate change, greenhouse gases and the effect they have on our mountains and planet as well as discuss the possible solutions to the continuing problem.

We all believe in something. It may be one thing; it may be lots of things. Some may be easier to believe than others, but this is down to each person’s opinion. These worksheets help students to question what they believe and why, and which sources can be used upon to support those opinions. Using the legend surrounding the reported sightings of an ape-man roaming the snowy wastes of the Himalayas, the students research the evidence behind the myth and assess them for their reliability. Discussions are also held regarding how we decide what we believe in. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

These worksheets introduce students to the positive and negative impacts humans are having on the rainforests, and whether these are social, political, or economic. Strategies for lessening the impact on these vulnerable environments are discussed with the students debating which of these would be best going forward. The worksheets conclude with the students being given the background context, Brazilian government’s plan, and environmental effect on the area. They then answer what benefits there could be for developing the gas resources found at Urucu. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within this worksheet including gathering research from print, and annotating their thoughts and ideas. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation, Instagram @willsoneducation and Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

This booklet lists important days of note or celebration throughout the year which could help with lesson planning, assemblies or tutor/registration times If there are any dates I have missed and you feel should be included please don't hesitate to contact me and I shall add them in :-)

This booklet introduces the students to some of the many tribes still found around the world, it helps them to understand their individualities, as well as their struggles and accomplishes over their harsh environment, be it the rainforest, mountains, deserts, or an island, and the ever changing modern and outside world. Tribe’s studies are: The Kayapo Tribe The Yanomami Tribe The Matsés Tribe The Awá The Chagga People The Sherpa People The Quechua Tribe The San People The Matmata People The Pitcairn People The Inuit People The Maasai Tribe A suitable settlement site is investigated before discussing what is meant by an indigenous tribe and their locations around the world. The booklet concludes with the students creating their own tribe and explaining their various characteristics. A range of individual and group activities are incorporated within this booklet, including, gathering research from print and video, annotating maps, their thoughts, and ideas, drawing graphs and story boards, face painting and peer assessing. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation or Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

This 5 page worksheet introduced students to what we mean by endangered wildlife and the different grades this can include. It also allows them to look at the human and physical aspects which are threatening our wildlife and what is being tried to overcome this

This powerpoint looks at how those with a disability need to negotiate the everyday world which those who are able bodied may take for granted. The term ‘disability’ is discussed, as well as restricted power and space, the built environment, accessibility to public and private transport as well as jobs and housing. Disability in the arts, perception in the media and political correctness is also looked at. Slide Eleven refers to the scene near the end of the film Notting Hill when William is trying to locate the conference Anna is in. Please like and follow us on Facebook @WillsonEducation or Pinterest @willsoned for more exciting resources, activities, and upcoming events to incorporate into your lessons.

Christmas seems to arrive earlier each year and become more frantic to-boot! I saw this idea a few months back and thought it could be a fun activity with a tutor group or clubs – Especially as my partner pointed out that so many advent calendars appear to have no reference to Christmas apart from the twenty-four little doors. The idea is a fun and selfless way to celebrate the countdown to Christmas Day, giving us all time to pause and think about the season’s true and original meaning. I have included twenty-four ideas of my own, however you may have some of your own personal ones to include. Your students may wish to make their own up as a class, in group or individually.

This booklet allows students to study themselves to identify job they would enjoy and the different route to it. They are shown how to write a CV, cover letter and prepare for an interview. Wages and types of pay are studied along with tax and National Insurence